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August 27, 2025

FCC Approves Cybersecurity Pilot Review for Schools and Libraries

On August 27, 2025 — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved the Program Integrity Assurance (PIA) Review Procedures for the Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot. This decision allows the pilot...

by John Harrington

August 27, 2025

Going Slow to Go Fast

Every instinct in me wanted to move quickly. We had just restructured an area of our organization to better support schools and libraries, and my natural tendency was to dive...

August 27, 2025

USAC to Switch E-rate Vendor in Q4 2025

On August 26, 2025, USAC announced that they will be transitioning to a new business process vendor for E-rate operations in the fourth quarter of 2025, aiming to enhance service...

by Neal Brautigan

August 27, 2025

Back-to-School = Back to E-rate: Here’s What’s New

With the new school year underway, it’s time to turn attention back to E-rate. Whether you’re managing a single school, a district, or a library system, staying ahead of seasonal...

by Sheauna Brown

August 27, 2025

5 Essential Questions Before You File Form 470 for FY2026

Filing a Form 470 can feel a lot like planning a big trip – you don’t just pack a bag and hope for the best. First, you need to know...

August 22, 2025

FCC Seeks Nomination for USAC Board

The Federal Communications Commission’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) seeks nominations for the following Board member positions on the Board of Directors of the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) listed below...

by Alfred Njuguna

August 20, 2025

FY2025 Bus Wi-Fi and Hotspot Funding Still Pending

As of August 19, 2025, no funding commitments have been issued for Bus Wi-Fi or Hotspot Service requests under the FY2025 E-rate program. Applicants requested more than $65 million in...

by Todd Lawrence

August 20, 2025

Are Wireless Hotspots Still Worth it for Schools?

The COVID-19 pandemic brought a surge in demand for internet access beyond school walls. To help bridge the digital divide, many schools turned to wireless hotspots funded by the FCC’s...