E-rate News

October 21, 2022

New Pilot Program for Tribal Libraries Announced

On October 20, 2022, the FCC announced a new pilot program to make it easier for Tribal libraries to apply for broadband funding through the E-rate program, which supports eligible...

October 21, 2022

Nearly $78 Million in ECF Support Committed

On October 19, 2022, the FCC announced it is committing nearly $78 million in funding rounds through the Emergency Connectivity Fund program (ECF). The Commission noted that the funding commitments...

October 14, 2022

Invoicing Moves to EPC in December

On October 12, 2022, USAC announced via a Special Edition News Brief that as a part of an “E-rate System Consolidation” initiative, both FCC Form 472 (BEAR) and Form 474...

October 14, 2022

Free E-rate Manager® Tool Available to All Applicants

On October 12, 2022, Funds For Learning launched a new version of the renowned E-rate Manager® tool. The new E-rate Manager® version for applicants is available to all E-rate applicants...

October 14, 2022

Industry Groups Challenge DOJ’s Bid Portal Support

On October 7, 2022, the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), State E-rate Coordinators’ Alliance (SECA), and Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition (SHLB) filed an ex parte letter with the Federal...

October 7, 2022

Reply Comments Filed on 2023 Draft Eligible Services List

Several stakeholders filed reply comments on proposed FY2023 E-rate Eligible Services List (ESL) which were due on October 6, 2022. The stakeholders urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to update...

October 5, 2022

Over $96 Million in ECF Support Committed

On October 5, 2022, the FCC announced it is committing $96 million in the new funding round through the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) Program. In their news release, the FCC...

October 5, 2022

E-rate and ECF Rules and Deadlines Waived Due to Hurricane Ian

On October 4, 2022, the FCC issued an Order waiving certain E-rate and Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) program rules and deadlines. The Order aims to assist program participants, service providers,...