Reminder -

If you need to file a Form 470 this year (if you apply for E-Rate not arranged through Networkmaine, and you have an expiring contract or want to request E-Rate for new services), the deadline is fast approaching.

You must post a Form 470 for every service for which you are seeking E-Rate discounts except for services for which you have a multi-year contract that will not expire until after June 30, 2015.

Paper Form 470 Submission Deadline: Wednesday, February 19, 2014
February 19, 2014 is the deadline by which USAC must receive a Form 470 submitted on paper. If you do not have an electronic PIN to certify USAC forms online, then you can either (1) submit and certify a paper form or (2) submit a form online and then mail a paper certification. In either case, the form and the certification must be received by USAC by this deadline. After you submit a paper form and/or certification for the first time, USAC will mail you a PIN so that you can certify forms online in the future. It usually takes about two weeks to receive the PIN.

Online Form 470 Submission Deadline: Wednesday, February 26, 2014
February 26, 2014 is the last day to post a Form 470 to the USAC website (and if necessary issue an RFP) and certify it online with an electronic PIN.

*** Remember that you must wait 28 days after the Form 470 is posted or you issue any RFPs before you can complete your competitive bidding process, select a service provider, sign a contract, and submit a Form 471. The Form 471 must be posted before the filing window closes at 11:59 PM EDT on March 26, 2014. ***