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February 23, 2022

Additional $86M in ECF Support Committed in Wave 10

On February 23, 2022, the FCC announced another $86 million in ECF funding to support students and library patrons. The Commission indicated that, since its June 2021 launch, the ECF...

February 22, 2022

ECF Service Delivery Date Extended

On February 22, 2022, the FCC released an Order granting, in part, the Petition for Waiver filed by a group of Emergency Connectivity Fund Program stakeholders led by the Schools,...

by John Harrington

February 18, 2022

Robust Competition for New E-rate Services

Schools and libraries are actively seeking proposals for E-rate eligible goods and services. February 22, 2022, is the deadline to post a Form 470 notifying vendors that proposals are being...

February 18, 2022

E-rate Program Deadlines Looms

On February 18, 2022, USAC released a News Brief reminding Applicants of impending E-rate deadlines in addition to other program updates. Applicants are reminded that FCC Form 470s are due...

February 16, 2022

Tribal Libraries Eligible for E-rate Effective March 16

On February 14, 2022, the Federal Register published the Report and Order clarifying that the Tribal libraries can access funding to provide affordable internet access in their communities. The Order...

February 14, 2022

ECF Round 3 and Other Changes Proposed by SECA

On February 11, 2022, State E-rate Coordinators’ Alliance (SECA) filed an Ex Parte letter which supports the request submitted by SHLB and other stakeholder groups for relief from the June...

February 11, 2022

More Time Requested to Use ECF

On February 7, 2022, the Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition (SHLB) met with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to discuss the need for an extension of time for school...

February 11, 2022

Senate Holds Hearing on Sohn Nomination

On February 9, 2022, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a hearing to consider the nomination of Gigi Sohn as an FCC commissioner. President Biden nominated Gigi...