Release Notes

This page is designed to communicate all major dataset and platform fixes, enhancements, and known issues/problems that USAC has addressed based on valuable USAC Open Data community user feedback. If you encounter any issues and problems please email us at opendata@usac.org

2023 Release Notes

Release Date – April 3, 2023

Dataset Retired
Eligible Locations Adjustment Process Map (ELAP Map)
The Eligible Locations Adjustment Process Map (ELAP Map) for the CAF II Auction Fund has been retired. If you have questions, please contact USAC's Customer Operations team for assistance at (888)641-8722.

Release Date – February 13, 2023

New Tool
E-Rate Search Commitments Tool
This tool allows users to search commitments data from FCC Form 471 applications starting in Funding Year 2016 (FY2016). Users can filter and export a detailed funding report to different formats (e.g., CSV for Excel) as well as explore the data through various summary charts.
This tool provides an improved user interface for filtering and downloading the data from the E-Rate Request for Discount on Services: FRN Status (FCC Form 471 and Related Information).

Release Date – February 13, 2023

New Tool
E-Rate Window Reporting Tool
This tool provides the latest data from the E-Rate FCC Form 471 applications filed in the most recent application filing window. Users can filter and export a detailed window data report to different formats (e.g., CSV for Excel) as well as explore the data through various summary charts.
  • Note: Estimated demand is calculated by USAC and sent to the FCC based on the total amount of funding requested after the filing window closes.