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by John Harrington

November 10, 2021

No More Guessing: $4.51 Billion Needed Yearly for Homework Gap

This year’s Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) has provided a much-needed infusion of laptop computers and Wi-Fi hotspots to keep K-12 students and library patrons connected to the Internet. But that...

November 9, 2021

Another $421 Million Committed for ECF

On November 8, 2021, the FCC announced another round of ECF commitments. The Commission committed over $421 million, bringing the total program commitments to over $3.05 billion. The FCC stated...

November 8, 2021

SHLB Coalition Voices Support for Cybersecurity

On November 1, 2021, the SHLB Coalition met with FCC Commissioner Simington and his advisers to discuss E-rate, Universal Service Fund (USF), and other issues. According to the Ex Parte...

by John Harrington

November 5, 2021

12.9 million devices requested via ECF

Schools and libraries have requested support for 12.9 million devices via the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF). There were two ECF filing windows in 2021. Reviewing the applications sheds light on...

November 4, 2021

Funds For Learning Submits E-rate Survey Results to FCC

On November 3, 2021, Funds For Learning met with the FCC to discuss the results of national survey of E‐rate applicants that was conducted in June 2021. Over 2,100, which...

November 3, 2021

Cost Projections for 1st Quarter 2022

On November 2, 2021, the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) released their Quarterly Report with projections for the first quarter of 2022. USAC projects a consolidated operating and capital budget...

November 1, 2021

SLD Publishes October Board Meeting Details

USAC released documentation from the October Schools and Libraries Committee Meeting. Each quarter the USAC Schools and Libraries Committee meets to discuss important E-rate issues and provide guidance and support...

November 1, 2021

USAC Resumes News Brief Postings

On October 22, 2021, USAC announced that their News Brief will move to monthly publication schedule from their regular weekly postings. Prior to the announcement, USAC had taken a brief...