E-rate News

July Appeal Decisions Released by FCC

On July 29, 2022, the FCC issued its monthly Public Notice deciding a number of requests for review, requests for waiver, and petitions for reconsideration related to actions taken by...

Additional $77 Million in ECF Support Committed

On July 27, 2022, the FCC announced that it is committing over $77 million in two new funding rounds through the ECF program. The latest funding commitments support applications from...

FCC Grants ECF Deadline Waivers

On July 27, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission adopted an Order granting two waiver requests for applicants who reduced Emergency Connectivity Fund funding requests prior to the FCC’s extension of...

FCC To Hold a Tribal Workshop at The Cherokee Nation

On July 18, 2022, the FCC announced an upcoming in-person workshop for Tribal governments, Tribal employees, and Tribal members. The Commission noted that the event is designed to provide information...

FCC Proposes Increased National Standard for Minimum Broadband Speeds

On July 15, 2022, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, proposed increasing the national standard for minimum broadband speeds and proposed setting a long-term goal for broadband speed. The Commissions Notice of...

Additional $266M in ECF Support Committed

On July 13, 2022, the FCC announced over $266 million in two new funding rounds through the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) program. The two rounds saw over $254 million committed...

FY2023 FCC Form 470 Available in EPC July 1

On June 23, 2022, USAC announced that the FY2023 Form 470 will be available online via the E-rate Productivity Center (EPC) beginning July 1. Applicants are required to wait for...

Additional $159 Million in ECF Support Committed

On June 30, 2022, the FCC announced nearly $159 million in Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) support. The Commission committed nearly $2 million from the first and second application window and...