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Happy New Year, FY 2024 Starts July 1st!

Monday, July 1, 2024, is the start of 2024 E-rate funding year and time to begin planning for the next funding cycle, FY2025. Before we look at items to keep...

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...

by Kristin Pease

Understanding the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA)

In today’s digital era, safeguarding children from online risks stands as a paramount concern for schools and libraries nationwide. Upon receiving their Funding Commitment Decision Letters (FCDL), applicants proceed to...

Top 5 Things to Know About the FCC Cybersecurity Pilot Program

The Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program is set to provide significant support for enhancing the cybersecurity of educational institutions and libraries. Here are the top five things you need...

Over 8,600 Applicant have Un-used ECF Funds

A total of 8,634 applicants, with an average of $225K dollars, have unused ECF funds remaining. This includes funds where the Last Date to Invoice has already passed, as well...

Navigating Communication Glitches in the EPC System’s Invoice Portal

The E-rate Program, administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), provides essential funding for schools and libraries to obtain affordable broadband and telecommunications services. However, like any complex system,...

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...