E-rate Analysis

John Harrington, CEMP

by John Harrington

December 11, 2025

FCC Streamlined E-rate Decisions (Dec 2025): What Schools & Libraries Should Know

The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau released a new “streamlined” Public Notice, DA 25-957 (released December 1, 2025), that resolves a batch of E-rate-related appeals and waiver requests tied to USAC...

John Harrington, CEMP

by John Harrington

December 10, 2025

Reply Comments Strengthen Momentum for ESL Modernization

The second round of comments on the proposed Funding Year 2026 Eligible Services List (ESL) shows growing alignment around a more modern, streamlined E-rate framework. Major stakeholders, including statewide coordinators,...

John Harrington, CEMP

by John Harrington

November 20, 2025

Broad Support Builds for Modernizing the ESL

Major education and broadband organizations have weighed in on the FCC’s proposed FY2026 Eligible Services List (ESL), calling for clearer guidance on software, managed services, and core network security. Filings...

John Harrington, CEMP

by John Harrington

October 16, 2025

Early E-rate Data Shows Strong Growth in Wi-Fi and Security Infrastructure

Early E-rate bidding data for FY2026 show not just more activity, but a notable shift in what schools and libraries are requesting. With the number of early Form 470 filings...

John Harrington, CEMP

by John Harrington

October 8, 2025

Early E-rate Bidding Activity Signals Strong Start to FY2026

The E-rate bidding season is off to a strong start, with the number of Form 470 requests for proposals (RFPs) filed between July and September 2025 at the highest level...

John Harrington, CEMP

by John Harrington

September 10, 2025

E-rate Keeps Schools and Libraries Connected

New data highlights just how critical the E-rate program has become for America’s classrooms and libraries. From coast to coast, millions of students and community members rely on this support...

by Alfred Njuguna

August 20, 2025

FY2025 Bus Wi-Fi and Hotspot Funding Still Pending

As of August 19, 2025, no funding commitments have been issued for Bus Wi-Fi or Hotspot Service requests under the FY2025 E-rate program. Applicants requested more than $65 million in...

by John Harrington

Nearly Half of E-rate Funding Uncommitted as Schools Approach New Academic Year

49% of FY2025 E-rate dollars still await decisions as of July 30 As schools across the nation prepare for the start of the 2025–26 academic year, an alarming amount of...