FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 
WASHINGTON 
OFFICE OF 
THE CHAIRMAN 
The Honorable Chuck Fleischmann 
U.S. House of Representatives 
230 Cannon House Office Building 
Washington, D.C. 20515 
Dear Congressman Fleischmann: 
July 27, 2016 
Thank you for your inquiry into the status of theE-rate appeal filed by the Sweetwater City 
Schools Consortium (Sweetwater). As you know, the E-rate program, more formally known as the 
schools and libraries universal service support program, is dedicated to ensuring all of America's 
schools and libraries can purchase affordable telecommunications, internet access, and internal 
connections (WiFi equipment). 
I agree that it is important to resolve this matter in a timely manner, and more broadly share 
your belief that broadband connectivity is absolutely necessary to prepare our students for the 21st 
century. Sweetwater' s appeal of the Universal Service Administrative Company's denial ofE-rate 
funding for funding years 2013 , 2014, and 2015 is pending before the Commission ' s Wireline 
Competition Bureau (Bureau). Bureau staff is currently conducting a detailed, de novo review of the 
documents submitted by Sweetwater and its service provider, Education Networks of America 
(ENA), as part of their respective appeals. The full record under consideration also includes a filing 
by AT&T disputing claims made in the appeals , as well as Sweetwater' s response to AT&T's filing. 
Bureau staff has also requested additional information from Sweetwater and ENA in order to ensure 
a complete and accurate record . The Bureau will thoroughly and promptly review that information 
once received and work to resolve the appeal. 
Resolving Sweetwater's appeal in a timely fashion is a high priority for the Commission. 
Given the disputed nature of the record and the need to gather and review additional information 
from the parties, however, the matter may not be resolved by August 8, 2016. Commission rules 
authorize the Bureau to extend by up to 90 days the period for action in response to a decision by the 
Universal Service Administrative Company. 1 In order to complete a comprehensive review and 
reach a well-considered decision , the Bureau may need to extend the decision deadline . 
Thank you again for raising these concerns. I will continue to monitor the Bureau's progress 
on this matter and keep you apprised of the status. Please let me know if I can be of further 
assistance. 
1 See 47 CFR 54.724 
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMM IS S ION 
WASHINGTON 
OFF ICE OF 
THE CHA I RMAN 
The Honorable Stephen Fincher 
U.S. House of Representatives 
2452 Rayburn House Office Building 
Washington, D.C. 20515 
Dear Congressman Fincher: 
July27,2016 
Thank you for your inquiry into the status of the E-rate appeal filed by the Sweetwater City 
Schools Consortium (Sweetwater). As you know, the E-rate program , more formally known as the 
schools and libraries universal service support program, is dedicated to ensuring all of America ' s 
schools and libraries can purchase affordable telecommunications, internet access, and internal 
connections (WiFi equipment). 
I agree that it is important to resolve this matter in a timely manner, and more broadly share 
your belief that broadband connectivity is absolutely necessary to prepare our students for the 21st 
century. Sweetwater' s appeal of the Universal Service Administrative Company's denial of E-rate 
funding for funding years 2013, 2014, and 2015 is pending before the Commission ' s Wireline 
Competition Bureau (Bureau) . Bureau staff is currently conducting a detailed , de novo review of the 
documents submitted by Sweetwater and its service provider, Education Networks of America 
(ENA), as part of their respective appeals. The full record under consideration also includes a filing 
by AT&T disputing claims made in the appeals, as well as Sweetwater' s response to AT&T's filing. 
Bureau staff has also requested additional information from Sweetwater and ENA in order to ensure 
a complete and accurate record . The Bureau will thoroughly and promptly review that information 
once received and work to resolve the appeal. 
Resolving Sweetwater' s appeal in a timely fashion is a high priority for the Commission. 
Given the disputed nature of the record and the need to gather and review additional information 
from the parties, however, the matter may not be resolved by August 8, 2016. Commission rules 
authorize the Bureau to extend by up to 90 days the period for action in response to a decision by the 
Universal Service Administrative Company.' In order to complete a comprehensive review and 
reach a well-considered decision , the Bureau may need to extend the decision deadline. 
Thank you again for raising these concerns. I will continue to monitor the Bureau's progress 
on this matter and keep you apprised of the status. Please let me know if I can be of further 
assistance. 
Sincerely, 
1 See 47 CFR 54.724 
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 
WASHINGTON 
OFFICE OF 
THE CHAIRMAN 
The Honorable John J. Duncan 
U.S. House of Representatives 
2207 Rayburn House Office Building 
Washington, D.C. 20515 
Dear Congressman Duncan: 
July 27, 2016 
Thank you for your inquiry into the status of the E-rate appeal filed by the Sweetwater City 
Schools Consortium (Sweetwater). As you know, the E-rate program, more formally known as the 
schools and libraries universal service support program, is dedicated to ensuring all of America's 
schools and libraries can purchase affordable telecommunications, internet access, and internal 
connections (WiFi equipment). 
I agree that it is important to resolve this matter in a timely manner, and more broadly share 
your belief that broadband connectivity is absolutely necessary to prepare our students for the 21st 
century. Sweetwater's appeal of the Universal Service Administrative Company ' s denial ofE-rate 
funding for funding years 2013 , 2014, and 2015 is pending before the Commission ' s Wireline 
Competition Bureau (Bureau). Bureau staff is currently conducting a detailed, de novo review of the 
documents submitted by Sweetwater and its service provider, Education Networks of America 
(ENA), as part of their respective appeals. The full record under consideration also includes a filing 
by AT&T disputing claims made in the appeals, as well as Sweetwater's response to AT&T's filing. 
Bureau staff has also requested additional information from Sweetwater and ENA in order to ensure 
a complete and accurate record. The Bureau will thoroughly and promptly review that information 
once received and work to resolve the appeal. 
Resolving Sweetwater' s appeal in a timely fashion is a high priority for the Commission. 
Given the disputed nature of the record and the need to gather and review additional information 
from the parties, however, the matter may not be resolved by August 8, 2016. Commission rules 
authorize the Bureau to extend by up to 90 days the period for action in response to a decision by the 
Universal Service Administrative Company.1 In order to complete a comprehensive review and 
reach a well-considered decision , the Bureau may need to extend the decision deadline. 
Thank you again for raising these concerns . I will continue to monitor the Bureau's progress 
on this matter and keep you apprised of the status. Please let me know if I can be of further 
assistance. 
Sincerell'? 
~heeler 
1 See 47 CFR 54.724 
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 
WASHINGTON 
OFFICE OF 
THE CHAIRMAN 
The Honorable Scott DesJarlais 
U.S. House of Representatives 
413 Cannon House Office Building 
Washington, D.C. 20515 
Dear Congressman DesJarlais: 
July 27,2016 
Thank you for your inquiry into the status of the E-rate appeal filed by the Sweetwater City 
Schools Consortium (Sweetwater). As you know, the E-rate program, more formally known as the 
schools and libraries universal service support program, is dedicated to ensuring all of America ' s 
schools and libraries can purchase affordable telecommunications, internet access, and internal 
connections (WiFi equipment). 
I agree that it is important to resolve this matter in a timely manner, and more broadly share 
your beliefthat broadband connectivity is absolutely necessary to prepare our students for the 21st 
century. Sweetwater' s appeal ofthe Universal Service Administrative Company ' s denial ofE-rate 
funding for funding years 2013 , 2014, and 2015 is pending before the Commission's Wire line 
Competition Bureau (Bureau). Bureau staff is currently conducting a detailed, de novo review of the 
documents submitted by Sweetwater and its service provider, Education Networks of America 
(ENA), as part of their respective appeals. The full record under consideration also includes a filing 
by AT&T disputing claims made in the appeals, as well as Sweetwater's response to AT&T's filing. 
Bureau staff has also requested additional information from Sweetwater and ENA in order to ensure 
a complete and accurate record. The Bureau will thoroughly and promptly review that information 
once received and work to resolve the appeal. 
Resolving Sweetwater' s appeal in a timely fashion is a high priority for the Commission. 
Given the disputed nature of the record and the need to gather and review additional information 
from the parties, however, the matter may not be resolved by August 8, 2016. Commission rules 
authorize the Bureau to extend by up to 90 days the period for action in response to a decision by the 
Universal Service Administrative Company.1 In order to complete a comprehensive review and 
reach a well-considered decision, the Bureau may need to extend the decision deadline. 
Thank you again for raising these concerns. I will continue to monitor the Bureau's progress 
on this matter and keep you apprised of the status. Please let me know if I can be of further 
assistance. 
1 See 47 CFR 54.724 
OFFICE OF 
THE CHAIRMAN 
The Honorable Bob Corker 
United States Senate 
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 
WASHINGTON 
July 27, 2016 
425 Dirksen Senate Office Building 
Washington, D.C. 20510 
Dear Senator Corker: 
Thank you for your inquiry into the status of the E-rate appeal filed by the Sweetwater City 
Schools Consortium (Sweetwater). As you know, the E-rate program, more formally known as the 
schools and libraries universal service support program, is dedicated to ensuring all of America's 
schools and libraries can purchase affordable telecommunications, internet access, and internal 
connections (WiFi equipment) . 
I agree that it is important to resolve this matter in a timely manner, and more broadly share 
your belief that broadband connectivity is absolutely necessary to prepare our students for the 21st 
century. Sweetwater' s appeal of the Universal Service Administrative Company ' s denial of E-rate 
funding for funding years 2013 , 2014, and 2015 is pending before the Commission's Wireline 
Competition Bureau (Bureau). Bureau staff is currently conducting a detailed , de novo review of the 
documents submitted by Sweetwater and its service provider, Education Networks of America 
(ENA), as part of their respective appeals. The full record under consideration also includes a filing 
by AT&T disputing claims made in the appeals, as well as Sweetwater' s response to AT&T's filing. 
Bureau staff has also requested additional information from Sweetwater and ENA in order to ensure 
a complete and accurate record . The Bureau will thoroughl y and promptly review that information 
once received and work to resolve the appeal. 
Resolving Sweetwater's appeal in a timely fashion is a high priority for the Commission. 
Given the disputed nature of the record and the need to gather and review additional information 
from the parties, however, the matter may not be resolved by August 8, 2016. Commission rules 
authorize the Bureau to extend by up to 90 days the period for action in response to a decision by the 
Universal Service Administrative Company. ' In order to complete a comprehensive review and 
reach a well-considered decision , the Bureau may need to extend the decision deadline. 
Thank you again for raising these concerns. I will continue to monitor the Bureau's progress 
on this matter and keep you apprised of the status. Please let me know if I can be of further 
assistance. 
1 See 47 CFR 54.724 
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 
WASHINGTON 
OFFI C E O F 
T HE C H AI RMAN 
The Honorable Jim Cooper 
U.S. House of Representatives 
1536 Longworth House Office Building 
Washington, D.C. 20515 
Dear Congressman Cooper: 
July 27, 2016 
Thank you for your inquiry into the status of theE-rate appeal filed by the Sweetwater City 
Schools Consortium (Sweetwater). As you know, the E-rate program, more formally known as the 
schools and libraries universal service support program, is dedicated to ensuring all of America's 
schools and libraries can purchase affordable telecommunications, internet access, and internal 
connections (WiFi equipment). 
I agree that it is important to resolve this matter in a timely manner, and more broadly share 
your belief that broadband connectivity is absolutely necessary to prepare our students for the 21st 
century. Sweetwater' s appeal ofthe Universal Service Administrative Company ' s denial ofE-rate 
funding for funding years 2013, 2014, and 2015 is pending before the Commission's Wireline 
Competition Bureau (Bureau). Bureau staff is currently conducting a detailed, de novo review of the 
documents submitted by Sweetwater and its service provider, Education Networks of America 
(ENA), as part of their respective appeals. The full record under consideration also includes a filing 
by AT&T disputing claims made in the appeals, as well as Sweetwater's response to AT&T's filing. 
Bureau staff has also requested additional information from Sweetwater and ENA in order to ensure 
a complete and accurate record. The Bureau will thoroughly and promptly review that information 
once received and work to resolve the appeal. 
Resolving Sweetwater's appeal in a timely fashion is a high priority for the Commission. 
Given the disputed nature of the record and the need to gather and review additional information 
from the parties, however, the matter may not be resolved by August 8, 2016. Commission rules 
authorize the Bureau to extend by up to 90 days the period for action in response to a decision by the 
Universal Service Administrative Company. 1 In order to complete a comprehensive review and 
reach a well-considered decision , the Bureau may need to extend the decision deadline. 
Thank you again for raising these concerns. I will continue to monitor the Bureau's progress 
on this matter and keep you apprised of the status. Please let me know if I can be of further 
assistance. 
1 See 47 CFR 54.724 
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 
WASHINGTON 
OFFICE OF 
THE CHAIRMAN 
The Honorable Steve Cohen 
U.S. House of Representatives 
2404 Rayburn House Office Building 
Washington, D.C. 20515 
Dear Congressman Cohen : 
July 27, 2016 
Thank you for your inquiry into the status of theE-rate appeal filed by the Sweetwater City 
Schools Consortium (Sweetwater) . As you know, the E-rate program, more formally known as the 
schools and libraries universal service support program, is dedicated to ensuring all of America ' s 
schools and libraries can purchase affordable telecommunications, internet access, and internal 
connections (WiFi equipment). 
I agree that it is important to resolve this matter in a timely manner, and more broadly share 
your belief that broadband connectivity is absolutely necessary to prepare our students for the 21st 
century. Sweetwater's appeal of the Universal Service Administrative Company' s denial of E-rate 
funding for funding years 2013 , 2014, and 2015 is pending before the Commission's Wire line 
Competition Bureau (Bureau). Bureau staff is currently conducting a detailed, de novo review of the 
documents submitted by Sweetwater and its service provider, Education Networks of America 
(ENA), as part of their respective appeals. The full record under consideration also includes a filing 
by AT&T disputing claims made in the appeals , as well as Sweetwater' s response to AT&T's filing. 
Bureau staff has also requested additional information from Sweetwater and ENA in order to ensure 
a complete and accurate record. The Bureau will thoroughly and promptly review that information 
once received and work to resolve the appeal. 
Resolving Sweetwater' s appeal in a timely fashion is a high priority for the Commission. 
Given the disputed nature of the record and the need to gather and review additional information 
from the parties, however, the matter may not be resolved by August 8, 2016 . Commission rules 
authorize the Bureau to extend by up to 90 days the period for action in response to a decision by the 
Universal Service Administrative Company. 1 In order to complete a comprehensive review and 
reach a well-considered decision, the Bureau may need to extend the decision deadline. 
Thank you again for raising these concerns. I will continue to monitor the Bureau's progress 
on this matter and keep you apprised of the status . Please let me know if I can be of further 
assistance. 
Sincerely, 
1 See 47 CFR 54.724 
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 
WASHINGTON 
OFFICE OF 
THE CHAIRMAN 
The Honorable Marsha Blackburn 
U.S. House of Representatives 
2266 Rayburn House Office Building 
Washington, D.C. 20515 
Dear Congresswoman Blackburn: 
July 27,2016 
Thank you for your inquiry into the status of theE-rate appeal filed by the Sweetwater City 
Schools Consortium (Sweetwater). As you know, the E-rate program, more formally known as the 
schools and libraries universal service support program, is dedicated to ensuring all of America's 
schools and libraries can purchase affordable telecommunications, internet access, and internal 
connections (WiFi equipment). 
I agree that it is important to resolve this matter in a timely manner, and more broadly share 
your belief that broadband connectivity is absolutely necessary to prepare our students for the 21st 
century. Sweetwater's appeal of the Universal Service Administrative Company's denial ofE-rate 
funding for funding years 2013 , 2014, and 2015 is pending before the Commission ' s Wire line 
Competition Bureau (Bureau). Bureau staff is currently conducting a detailed, de novo review of the 
documents submitted by Sweetwater and its service provider, Education Networks of America 
(ENA), as part of their respective appeals. The full record under consideration also includes a filing 
by AT&T disputing claims made in the appeals , as well as Sweetwater' s response to AT&T's filing. 
Bureau staff has also requested additional information from Sweetwater and ENA in order to ensure 
a complete and accurate record. The Bureau will thoroughly and promptly review that information 
once received and work to resolve the appeal. 
Resolving Sweetwater' s appeal in a timely fashion is a high priority for the Commission. 
Given the disputed nature of the record and the need to gather and review additional information 
from the parties, however, the matter may not be resolved by August 8, 2016. Commission rules 
authorize the Bureau to extend by up to 90 days the period for action in response to a decision by the 
Universal Service Administrative Company.' In order to complete a comprehensive review and 
reach a well-considered decision, the Bureau may need to extend the decision deadline. 
Thank you again for raising these concerns . I will continue to monitor the Bureau's progress 
on this matter and keep you apprised of the status. Please let me know if I can be of further 
assistance. 
~ Sincere!~~~ 
~heeler 
1 See 47 CFR 54.724 
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 
WASHINGTON 
OFFICE OF 
THE CHAIRMAN 
The Honorable Diane Black 
U.S. House ofRepresentatives 
1131 Longworth House Office Building 
Washington, D.C. 20515 
Dear Congresswoman Black: 
July 27,2016 
Thank you for your inquiry into the status of theE-rate appeal filed by the Sweetwater City 
Schools Consortium (Sweetwater). As you know, the E-rate program, more formally known as the 
schools and libraries universal service support program, is dedicated to ensuring all of America's 
schools and libraries can purchase affordable telecommunications, internet access, and internal 
connections (WiFi equipment) . 
I agree that it is important to resolve this matter in a timely manner, and more broadly share 
your belief that broadband connectivity is absolutely necessary to prepare our students for the 21st 
century. Sweetwater' s appeal ofthe Universal Service Administrative Company' s denial ofE-rate 
funding for funding years 2013 , 2014, and 2015 is pending before the Commission ' s Wireline 
Competition Bureau (Bureau). Bureau staff is currently conducting a detailed, de novo review of the 
documents submitted by Sweetwater and its service provider, Education Networks of America 
(ENA), as part of their respective appeals. The full record under consideration also includes a filing 
by AT&T disputing claims made in the appeals, as well as Sweetwater's response to AT&T' s filing. 
Bureau staff has also requested additional information from Sweetwater and ENA in order to ensure 
a complete and accurate record. The Bureau will thoroughly and promptly review that information 
once received and work to resolve the appeal. 
Resolving Sweetwater' s appeal in a timely fashion is a high priority for the Commission. 
Given the disputed nature of the record and the need to gather and review additional information 
from the parties, however, the matter may not be resolved by August 8, 2016. Commission rules 
authorize the Bureau to extend by up to 90 days the period for action in response to a decision by the 
Universal Service Administrative Company.' In order to complete a comprehensive review and 
reach a well-considered decision, the Bureau may need to extend the decision deadline. 
Thank you again for raising these concerns. I will continue to monitor the Bureau's progress 
on this matter and keep you apprised of the status. Please let me know if I can be of further 
assistance. 
1 See 47 CFR 54 .724 
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 
WASHINGTON 
OFFICE OF 
THE CHAIRMAN 
The Honorable Lamar Alexander 
United States Senate 
455 Dirksen Senate Office Building 
Washington, D.C. 20510 
Dear Senator Alexander: 
July 27, 2016 
Thank you for your inquiry into the status of theE-rate appeal filed by the Sweetwater City 
Schools Consortium (Sweetwater). As you know, the E-rate program, more formally known as the 
schools and libraries universal service support program, is dedicated to ensuring all of America ' s 
schools and libraries can purchase affordable telecommunications, internet access, and internal 
connections (WiFi equipment). 
I agree that it is important to resolve this matter in a timely manner, and more broadly share 
your belief that broadband connectivity is absolutely necessary to prepare our students for the 21st 
century. Sweetwater' s appeal of the Universal Service Administrative Company 's denial of E-rate 
funding for funding years 2013 , 2014, and 2015 is pending before the Commission ' s Wireline 
Competition Bureau (Bureau). Bureau staff is currently conducting a deta iled, de novo review of the 
documents submitted by Sweetwater and its service provider, Education Networks of America 
(ENA), as part of their respective appeals . The full record under consideration also includes a filing 
by AT&T disputing claims made in the appeals, as well as Sweetwater's response to AT &T's filing. 
Bureau staff has also requested additional information from Sweetwater and ENA in order to ensure 
a complete and accurate record . The Bureau will thoroughly and promptly review that information 
once received and work to resolve the appeal. 
Reso lving Sweetwater 's appeal in a timel y fashion is a hi gh priority for the Commission. 
Given the disputed nature of the record and the need to gather and review additional information 
from the parties, however, the matter may not be resolved by August 8, 2016. Commission rules 
authorize the Bureau to extend by up to 90 days the period for action in response to a decision by the 
Universal Service Administrative Company. 1 In order to complete a comprehensive review and 
reach a well-considered decision, the Bureau may need to extend the decision deadline. 
Thank you again for rai s ing these concerns. I will continue to monitor the Bureau ' s progress 
on this matter and keep you appri sed of the status. Please let me know if I can be of further 
assistance . 
Tom Wheeler 
1 See 47 CFR 54.724