E-Rate
Education Groups Dispute Claims of E-Rate ‘Waste’ in Wireless Connectivity
Heritage Foundation assers no correlation between the provision of Wi-Fi hotspots and improved educational outcomes.
E-Rate
Heritage Foundation assers no correlation between the provision of Wi-Fi hotspots and improved educational outcomes.
Universal Service
FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel has argued that appropriations make the USF less stable.
Funding
The Technology in the Parks Act would also put parks in line for used computers and equipment from federal agencies.
FCC
The FCC’s proposal would allow schools and libraries to request E-Rate funding to support remote connectivity.
Universal Service
The commission took action on expanding E-Rate, maternal health data, and opening the 6 GHz band.
FCC
GOP lawmakers want new FCC commissioner to reject E-Rate expansion.
Broadband Mapping and Data
FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel on Monday introduced the ‘Learn Without Limits’ initiative to update the E-Rate program
Broadband Mapping & Data
Sohn added the Supreme Court decision in West Virginia could challenge net neutrality rules.
Education
The commission has been exploring the broadening of the E-Rate program, a high-cost program under the Universal Service Fund.
Broadband Mapping and Data
The second map submission window opens January 3 and closes March 1.
An FCC watchdog report said some service providers were signing up multiple people on one person’s information for ACP benefits.
FCC
Responders fear that updating the E-Rate process will increase complexity for applicants.
Expert Opinion
This shift away from local autonomy for procurement would be the most radical change to the program since its inception.
Broadband Mapping & Data
The key to states’ success on infrastructure builds lies in the analysis of the data they collect.
Broadband's Impact
A partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services will expand connectivity for tribal communities.
Education
Industry officials say the commission’s approach to E-rate competition would burden applicants.