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Tag: E-Rate
FCC Offers Tribal Libraries Help with E-Rate Application Process
Tribal colleges and universities can apply for E-rate support if they have a dedicated staff, regular hours, and serve the public.
FiberLight Lands Big E-Rate Project in Texas Panhandle
The E-rate project is part of the FCC’s program to make internet access more affordable to eligible schools and libraries.
FCC to Vote on Expanding E-Rate to Off-Campus Hotspots
If a proposed E-Rate change is adopted, it will also allow schools to use funding to provide connectivity for the off-campus Wi-Fi hotspots.
Dissent Arises as FCC Ponders E-Rate Funding for Off-Campus Hotspots
In comments filed with the FCC about a proposal for E-rate hotspot funding, some stakeholders argued that the move would enable
Tribal Libraries are the Focus of Latest FCC E-Rate Action
Tribal E-Rate actions taken by the FCC include granting E-Rate eligibility to Tribal college and university libraries that serve as
Rosenworcel Wants Up to $200M to Enhance School Cybersecurity
The proposal calls for a school cybersecurity program that would be part of the Universal Service Fund program but would be separate from
Rosenworcel Wants to Allow Broader E-Rate Wi-Fi Funding
Rosenworcel’s E-Rate Wi-Fi proposal would allow E-Rate funding to be used for Wi-Fi on school buses. In addition, she would like to
FCC Acts to Encourage Greater Participation by Tribal Applicants in E-Rate Program
School Bus Wi-Fi May Get a Boost, as FCC Chair Proposes E-Rate Funding Support
E-rate school bus Wi-Fi would be particularly valuable in rural areas because of the time students spend in transit. The FCC will
Zayo Expands E-Rate Business Through Education Networks of America Acquisition
The Zayo ENA deal brings Zayo technology, geographic reach and service delivery, according to Zayo’s president, who
FCC Pushes Awareness of Tribal Library Eligibility for E-Rate
The order clarifying Tribal E-Rate eligibility adopted last month directed the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau and the
Tahoe Network Infrastructure Aims to Replicate Fatbeam Rural E-rate Success
We talked to Tahoe Network Infrastructure Greg Green about his previous success with Fatbeam and his plans for the new company, which will
FCC Fixes E-Rate Rules to Facilitate Participation of Tribal Libraries
FCC Proposes Bidding Portal For E-Rate Program To Improve Fair And Open Competitive Bidding
FCC: Application Window for $7.2 Billion Emergency Connectivity Fund Opens June 29
The Emergency Connectivity Fund offers funding for technology, equipment, and connectivity for remote access for students and library patrons
FCC: Emergency Connectivity Fund is Largest Single Effort in Nation’s History for Student Connectivity
The FCC adopted rules for the $7B Emergency Connectivity Fund yesterday. The program will rely on service providers to…
FCC Proposes Rules for School and Library Broadband Emergency Connectivity Fund
The FCC Emergency Connectivity Fund has a $7.1 billion budget. A draft report and order calls for schools and libraries to be responsible for
Microsoft Cites 19M Students Without Adequate Broadband, Advocates E-rate for Home Broadband
Recent legislation expands E-rate schools and libraries funding to be used for home broadband for students and teachers. Microsoft estimates
Policy Study: Digital Divide Better Fought at Local Level with Low Confidence in Large National Carriers
A digital divide policy study from Benton Institute for Broadband and Society found that less 25% of local and state leaders are confident in
American Rescue Plan Includes $7.1 Billion for E-rate Program
The additional American Rescue Plan E-rate funding would be used for emergency connectivity and devices for schools and libraries. According
FCC Awards $1.37M in E-Rate Funding to Schools in 32 States and Puerto Rico
The latest FCC E-Rate funding window is still open but the commission already has made awards to entities that applied since September 16. Awardees include
Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act Proposes $100 Billion for Broadband
The Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act would devote $80 billion toward broadband deployment, primarily in rural areas.
FCC Extends Key E-Rate Program Deadlines Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
FCC COVID-19 Response Includes Relaxing E-Rate, Rural Health Care Rules
The latest example of the FCC COVID-19 response is to allow recipients of funding through the commission’s rural healthcare and e-rate programs to accept