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FCC Opens Review of USAC Operations, Seeks Public Comment

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking for public input on possible changes to the operations and oversight of the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), which administers E-rate and other...

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FY2026 E-rate Demand Signals Shift Toward Network Modernization

E-rate demand reached a new high in Funding Year 2026, with $3.58 billion requested, an 8.3% year-over-year increase and the strongest showing in six years. While total participation held steady...

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FCC Signals Fundamental Shift in E-rate Procurement That Could Increase Burden and Reduce Competition

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released its tentative agenda for the April 30 Open Commission Meeting, and one item in particular deserves close attention from schools and libraries participating...

John Harrington, CEMP

by John Harrington

Why Funds For Learning Supports CoSN — And Why It Matters for E-rate Applicants

Next week, thousands of education technology leaders will gather in Chicago for CoSN 2026 (April 13–15), the annual conference of the Consortium for School Networking. Funds For Learning is proud...

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FCC Suspends Seven Individuals Following Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Schemes

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a decisive move to protect the integrity of federal education funding, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced the suspension of seven individuals from participating in the...

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FCC Form 500 Updated: What E-rate Applicants Need to Know

The FCC has received approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to update FCC Form 500 (Funding Commitment Adjustment Request Form). While the changes are considered non-substantive, they introduce important...

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FCC Streamlined Universal Service Decisions (April 2026): Key Takeaways for Schools, Libraries, and Program Participants

The FCC has released another round of “streamlined” Universal Service appeal decisions, issuing a Public Notice on April 1, 2026, resolving dozens of requests related to actions taken by the...

John Harrington, CEMP

by John Harrington

Record-Breaking E-rate Demand: Schools and Libraries Send a Clear Message in FY2026

The FY2026 E-rate filing window closed last night, and the numbers are in: schools and libraries across the country requested a combined $3.51 billion in E-rate support — the highest...