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September 28, 2021

Second ECF Filing Window Now Open

On September 28, 2021, the FCC announced the opening of the second 15-day ECF application filing window. The window is open from September 28 to October 13, allowing eligible schools...

September 28, 2021

Senators Urge Biden to Appoint Rosenworcel Permanent FCC Chair

On September 22, 2021, twenty-five Senators sent a letter to President Biden emphasizing support for the President to appoint Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to a full term as FCC Commissioner...

September 27, 2021

FCC Seeks Comments on ECF Forms

On September 24, 2021, the FCC published a Notice in the Federal Register seeking comments from stakeholders as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by...

by Alfred Njuguna

September 24, 2021

23% of Requested ECF Funds Committed in First Wave

On September 24, 2021, the FCC announced the first ECF funding wave. Over $1.2 billion was committed in the first funding wave of the emergency connectivity fund program to connect...

September 24, 2021

First Wave of ECF Funding Commitments to Connect Over 3.6M Students

On September 24, 2021, the FCC announced the first funding wave of Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) program to connect over 3.6 million students. The FCC committed over $1.2 Billion in...

September 21, 2021

Late-Filed ECF Applications to be Processed During Second Window

On September 21, 2021, the FCC released a public notice directing Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) to review and process Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) Form 471s that were filed after...

September 21, 2021

Deadline: Draft Eligible Services List Comments Due

On August 27, 2021, the FCC released a public notice seeking comment on proposed Eligible Services List (ESL) for FY2022. Stakeholders are encouraged to file comments on or before the...

by John Harrington

September 17, 2021

ECF Demand Highest for Laptops

More than 70% of the ECF support requested was for laptops, tablet computers, and other equipment, and about 90% of the funds were requested by school districts. Preliminary analysis of...