E-rate News

February 16, 2022

Tribal Libraries Eligible for E-rate Effective March 16

On February 14, 2022, the Federal Register published the Report and Order clarifying that the Tribal libraries can access funding to provide affordable internet access in their communities. The Order...

February 14, 2022

ECF Round 3 and Other Changes Proposed by SECA

On February 11, 2022, State E-rate Coordinators’ Alliance (SECA) filed an Ex Parte letter which supports the request submitted by SHLB and other stakeholder groups for relief from the June...

February 11, 2022

More Time Requested to Use ECF

On February 7, 2022, the Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition (SHLB) met with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to discuss the need for an extension of time for school...

February 11, 2022

Senate Holds Hearing on Sohn Nomination

On February 9, 2022, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a hearing to consider the nomination of Gigi Sohn as an FCC commissioner. President Biden nominated Gigi...

February 11, 2022

Additional $126M in ECF Support Committed

On February 8, 2022, the FCC announced that it has committed an additional $126 million in its ninth wave of Emergency Connectivity Fund program support. According to the FCC, this...

February 3, 2022

Rosenworcel to Lead Interagency Cybersecurity Forum

On February 3, 2022, the FCC announced that Chairwoman Rosenworcel will serve as Chair of the relaunched and revitalized Cybersecurity Forum for Independent and Executive Branch Regulators, a federal interagency...

February 2, 2022

FCC Partners with IMLS to Address Digital Divide

On February 2, 2022, the FCC announced that it has partnered with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to expand broadband connectivity to Tribal libraries. The agencies will...

February 2, 2022

Cost Projections for Second Quarter 2022

On January 31, 2022, the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) released their Quarterly Report with projections for the second quarter of 2022. USAC projects a consolidated operating and capital budget...