E-rate News

FCC Issues FNPRM for Continuing E-rate Reform

The FCC released a Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making (FNPRM) as part of the 7th Report and Order to seek further comment on continuing E-rate reform

FCC has released the 7th Report and Order

The FCC has released the 7th Report and Order today, detailing the changes being put in place from the modernization and reform proposal which was passed on July 11th, 2014....

USAC Schools and Libraries Quarterly Board Meeting Agenda

Each quarter, the USAC Schools and Libraries Committee holds meetings to provide policy guidance to the SLD on a variety of E-rate topics. The next quarterly meeting is scheduled for...

FCC Issues Debarment Notice to Bryan Cahoon

On July 16, 2014, the FCC issued a Debarment Notice to Bryan Cahoon for his conviction in June 2013 for defrauding the E-rate program...

FCC Creates Strike Force to Safeguard USF

The FCC has announced a new strike force to monitor waste, fraud and abuse in the Universal Service Fund programs, including the Schools and Libraries E-rate program...

FCC Votes to Pass E-rate Reform Proposal

In a 3 to 2 decision this morning, the FCC Commissioners voted to accept Chairman Wheeler's proposal for the modernization of the E-rate program...

Library Associations Submit Letters Supporting Reform Proposal

The American Library Association (ALA) and four other nationwide library associations submitted a letter to the FCC in support of Chairman Wheeler's proposed changes to modernize and reform the E-rate...

Commissioner Pai Disappointed in Breakdown of Negotiations

FCC Commissioner Pai issued a news release lamenting a breakdown of negotiations over proposed efforts to reform the E-rate program...