E-rate News

August 14, 2024

July Appeal Decisions Released by FCC

On August 1, 2024, the FCC issued its monthly Public Notice deciding requests for review, requests for waiver, and petitions for reconsideration related to actions taken by USAC. The FCC...

FCC Seeks Comments for FY2025 ESL

On July 31, 2024, the Wireline Competition Bureau issued a public notice seeking comments on the proposed Eligible Services List (ESL) for the E-rate Program for funding year 2025. This...

Funds For Learning Responds to Court Decision Threatening Future of ‘Mission-critical Support’ for Schools and Libraries

On July 24, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled in Consumers’ Research v. FCC that the annual $8 billion Universal Service Fund (USF) broadband subsidy...

US Court Rules USF Mechanism Unconstitutional

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently ruled the current Universal Service Fund (USF) mechanism unconstitutional. Here are the key points and implications of this decision: Current...

What’s on at the July My E-rate Guide Webinar?

Are you joining us July 11th for our monthly My E-rate Guide Webinar? Each month our experts share tips, explain important aspects of the E-rate process, and answer your questions....

E-rate Program Expansion for Off-Premises Wi-Fi Hotspots

On June 27, 2024, the FCC announced a tentative agenda for its open meeting on July 18. One of the key items on the agenda is a proposal to allow...

ECF Sunset Reminder from FCC

On June 28, 2024, the FCC released a public notice reminding applicants that June 30, 2024 is the sunset date for the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) program. Some key points...

Proposed Third Quarter USF Contribution Factor

On June 12, 2024, the FCC released the proposed contribution factor for the third quarter of 2024 at 34.4 percent. The contribution factor requires telecommunications companies to pay a percentage...