E-rate News

February 9, 2024

Cybersecurity Pilot Changes Suggested

The deadline for initial comments to the Federal Communications Commission’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the creation of a cybersecurity pilot program for K-12 schools and public libraries passed on...

February 9, 2024

Deadlines Waived for ECF Applicants

On February 6, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission issued an Order granting waivers of service delivery and invoice deadlines to six applicants participating in the Emergency Connectivity Fund program. According...

February 2, 2024

National Educational Technology Plan Calls for Closing Digital Access Divide

In January 2024, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology released the 2024 National Educational Technology Plan (NETP.) The plan centers around closing the digital divide in three...

February 2, 2024

January Appeal Decisions Released by FCC

On February 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...

January 26, 2024

Cybersecurity Pilot Forms Submitted to OMB

On December 29, 2023, draft forms for the Federal Communications Commission’s proposed cybersecurity pilot program were submitted for review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB.) While most draft...

January 26, 2024

How to Apply for School Bus Wi-Fi

In its January 2024 News Brief, USAC provided guidance to schools who will be requesting discounts on school bus Wi-Fi products and services for Funding Year 2024. The Form 471...

January 16, 2024

FY2024 E-rate Filing Window Opens

The administrative window closed on January 12 and applicant profiles in EPC are now locked, paving way for FY2024 filing window. The Form 471 application filing window for Funding Year...

January 12, 2024

Introducing E-rate Guide Sessions: Your Weekly Key to E-rate Success

Hello to our valued E-rate community, We are thrilled to announce the launch of an exciting new initiative designed to support and empower schools and libraries. Starting next week, Funds...