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September 22, 2022

Third ECF Filing Window Deadline Waivers Granted

On September 21, 2022, the FCC released an Order addressing requests from three petitioners seeking waivers of the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) program third application filing window deadline. The Commission...

September 20, 2022

Installation Deadline Waiver Granted by FCC

On September 19, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission issued an Order granting a waiver and extension of the service delivery deadline for Funding Year 2020 and 2021 non-recurring funding requests...

September 16, 2022

Urgent Need to Combat Cybersecurity Threats in Schools Emphasized

On September 14, 2022, the Los Angeles Unified School District sent a letter to FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, FCC Commissioner Carr, Starks, and Simington, urging the Commission to update the...

September 15, 2022

Fall 2022 Virtual E-rate Trainings Announced

On September 15, 2022, USAC announced Fall 2022 E-rate trainings for applicants and service providers. The USAC trainings will be virtual, and registration is required. The sessions are for E-rate...

September 15, 2022

FY2023 Admin Window Opens October 25

On September 15, 2022, USAC announced that the administrative window for Funding Year 2023 will open on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. The admin window precedes the annual Form 471 filing...

September 13, 2022

Proposed 4th Quarter 2022 Universal Service Contribution Factor

On September 13, 2022, the FCC released the proposed contribution factor for the fourth quarter of 2022 at 28.9 percent. The contribution factor requires telecommunications companies to pay a percentage...

by Brian Stephens

September 9, 2022

Cyber Attacks Threaten Communities

This week, one of the largest school districts in the country – Los Angeles Unified School District – was the target of a ransomware attack, causing interruptions in critical systems...

by Alfred Njuguna

September 9, 2022

Summer Deferral for FY2022 PIA Review Ends Today

The Summer Deferral period ends today, September 9, 2022. Summer Deferral period is normally the Friday before Memorial Day through Friday after Labor Day. During the Summer Deferral period, an...