E-rate News

September 9, 2021

Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Eligibility Expanded

On September 9, 2021, the FCC released a Public Notice, announcing that it will expand the school years that will be acceptable for eligibility determination purposes for the Emergency Broadband...

September 7, 2021

Regulatory Relief for Areas Affected by Ida

On September 3, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) waived certain E-rate and Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) program rules and deadlines to assist participants and providers located in areas affected...

September 3, 2021

ECF Webinar FAQs – Sept 2

On September 2, 2021, Funds For Learning conducted an Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) Webinar. Discussion topics included: Initial ECF Filing Window Demand Common PIA Questions Funding Commitment Timeline Reimbursement Process...

September 1, 2021

August Appeal Decisions Released by FCC

On August 31, 2021, the FCC issued its monthly Public Notice deciding on a number of requests for review, requests for waiver, and petitions for reconsideration related to actions taken...

August 27, 2021

FCC Publishes Draft FY2022 Eligible Services List

On August 27, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission released the draft Eligible Services List for Funding Year 2022. While the FCC does not propose adding new (or eliminating existing) products...

August 27, 2021

USAC to Fund All Eligible FY2021 Requests

On August 27, 2021 the FCC notified USAC that there is available funding to fund every Category One and Category Two Form 471 eligible application. The FCC stated that the...

August 25, 2021

Second ECF Filing Window Opens September 28

On August 25, 2021, the FCC announced a second 15-day ECF filing window. The window opens September 28 and closes October 13. The initial filing window, which closed August 13,...

August 24, 2021

FCC Seeks Nomination for USAC Board

On August 20, 2021, the FCC announced that they are seeking nominations for six Board Member Positions on the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) Board of Directors. Each Board Member...