E-rate News

December 19, 2024

Rosenworcel Appoints Eight to USAC Board

On December 19, 2024, Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel appointed eight members to the Board of Directors of the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC). The appointees were nominated in...

December 18, 2024

Bridging Entrepreneurship and Education: John Harrington Joins EO Global Board

We are thrilled to announce that John Harrington, Founder and CEO of Funds For Learning, has been elected as a Director on the Global Board of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO)....

November 22, 2024

Supreme Court Grants Certiorari in Landmark Universal Service Fund Case

The Supreme Court has agreed to review the Fifth Circuit’s decision that declared the federal Universal Service Fund (USF) unconstitutional. This development comes as a significant moment in the legal...

November 22, 2024

FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to step down January 20, 2025

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has announced her intention to step down from her role on January 20, 2025, coinciding with the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. Rosenworcel,...

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...