Upcoming Dates
EPC Administrative Window Open
October 21, 2026
The administrative window will open Wednesday, October 21, 2026 and will close shortly before the FY2027 FCC Form 471 application filing window opens in early 2027. After this time, applicant profiles will be locked, and you will not be able to make changes to your profile information.
October 23, 2026
USAC Systems Maintenance
USAC will perform system maintenance on Friday, October 23, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. ET.
During the maintenance, USAC systems may be unavailable for an extended period. Users will not see system changes following the maintenance.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
October 28, 2026
FY2025 Invoicing Deadline for Recurring Services
In most cases, October 28, 2026, is the deadline to submit an invoice or request a one-time 120-day invoice deadline extension (IDE) for FY2025 recurring services Funding Request Numbers (FRNs). To receive an IDE, your request must be made before or within 15 days of the original invoice deadline date (IDD). The deadline to submit an invoice or request an IDE applies to both applicant and service provider invoices – the FCC Form 472 (BEAR Form) and FCC Form 474 (SPI) and (eSPI)), respectively.
October 29, 2026
FY2026 FCC Form 486 Deadline
On October 29, 2026, is the deadline to file a FY2026 FCC Form 486 if your FCDL is dated on or before July 1, 2026 and your service start date is July 1, 2026. If these conditions apply to you, please certify and submit your FCC Form 486 on or before the deadline. If your FCC Form 486 is not received by the deadline, we will send an FCC Form 486 Urgent Reminder Letter to remind you that the form is due.
November 3, 2026
Eligible Services 101 Training
This webinar will review E-Rate eligible services and discuss the Eligible Services List (ESL). It is suitable for both applicants and service providers. After the presentation, we will conduct a Q&A session to help participants better understand E-Rate service eligibility. Register.