E-rate News

November 20, 2024

E-rate Program Improper Payment Error Rate Drops Below Statutory Threshold

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a significant milestone for the E-rate program. For Funding Year 2024, the improper payment error rate dropped to 1.27%, a notable decrease from...

November 11, 2024

Over 2,700 applicants and $3.7 billion requested for FCC’s Cybersecurity Program

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has received 2,734 applications for its Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program, with funding requests totaling $3.7 billion. Applications came from schools, libraries, and consortia...

November 6, 2024

Funds For Learning Meets With FCC to Discuss 2024 Trends Report

On November 5, 2024, Funds For Learning (FFL) met with representatives from the Federal Communications Commission, including staff from Chairwoman Rosenworcel’s office and the Wireline Competition Bureau, to present the...

October 30, 2024

FCC Releases the 2025 E-rate Eligible Services List

The FCC has published the official Eligible Services List (ESL) for the 2025 E-rate funding year. This document outlines the categories of services and equipment eligible for discounts under the...

October 23, 2024

New FCC Compliance Guide on E-rate Support for Wi-Fi Hotspots

On October 18, 2024, the FCC released a Small Entity Compliance Guide following its July 2024 Report and Order, which updated E-rate program rules to allow the off-premises use of...

October 9, 2024

Funds For Learning meets with the Wireline Competition Bureau

On October 4, 2024, Funds For Learning (FFL) met with staff from the Wireline Competition Bureau to discuss the proposed Eligible Services List (ESL) for the E-rate program’s fiscal year...

October 2, 2024

FCC Releases Cybersecurity Resource Guide

Today, the FCC and the Department of Education, with input from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), released a vital resource guide designed to help schools and libraries assess...

October 2, 2024

FCC Announces Petitions Filed for Reconsideration of E-rate Hotspot Order

The FCC recently announced that petitions have been filed for reconsideration of its E-rate Hotspot Order, issued earlier this year. On September 24, 2024, the FCC released a public notice...