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Cybersecurity Webinar Recap

On June 12, the FCC released the Cybersecurity Pilot Program Report and Order and Funds For Learning hosted a special Cybersecurity Webinar discussing the impact of pilot program for the...

Summer Vacation? Four Steps to Help FY2023 Finish Strong

Summer is almost here! Temperatures are warm, barbeques are fired up, and we’re itching to take off on those vacations we booked months ago. But before we jump into the...

Over $800M in Unused ECF Funds Could be Returned

As of 6/10/2024, there were 6,952 individual applicants with over $809.9M of ECF funding that was not used on 12,398 requests that had exceeded their Last Date to Invoice. Given...

by Brian Stephens

$1.768 Billion Rescinded From Emergency Connectivity Fund

On March 31, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission updated their Frequently Asked Questions for the Emergency Connectivity Program, indicating that $1.768 billion of the fund has been rescinded by Congress....

FCC Meeting Summary – Cybersecurity Pilot Program Approval

On June 6, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission held an Open Commission meeting, voting on a variety of proposed programs, initiatives, and amendments. Second on the FCC’s agenda, but the...

May Appeal Decisions Released by FCC

On June 3, 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...

FY2024 Application Pace

As we head into the summer deferral period, committed amounts for the first five waves of FY2024 are up from the same period in FY2023. But amounts are still less...

FY2023 Cybersecurity Insights

It’s no secret that there is an overwhelming and urgent need for E-rate support for Cybersecurity access. In 2023, applicants indicated they have frequently updated and invested in cybersecurity products...