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by Brian Stephens

Schools and Libraries: The Power is in Your Hands

There was a one-panel comic making the rounds a while back – I don’t remember the exact artist or details, but it was titled something like “Life Before Google.” It...

Removal of BEAR PIN Requirement

On June 11, 2021, in their weekly news brief, USAC’s Schools and Libraries Division, announced that, next month, it will be removing the requirement for applicants to use a Personal...

FCC Submits FY2022 Budget Estimates

On May 28, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released their budget estimate to congress. The FCC has stated that their vision is to “develop a regulatory environment to encourage...

by John Harrington

Record Pace of E-rate Funding in 2021

Despite the challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and numerous emergency funding programs, the FCC and USAC have managed to set a record for the count of applicants to receive...

ECF Webinar FAQs

Close to 300 questions were submitted during the June 2, 2021, ECF webinar. Thank you to all who participated. Below is a list of the most frequently asked questions along...

ECF Clarification Sought by SHLB Association

On June 4, 2021, Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition (SHLB) sent a letter to the FCC seeking clarification on Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) Order. In the letter, SHLB requests...

On-Campus Wi-Fi Continues to Grow

Schools and libraries are more and more focused on delivering Wi-Fi connections to students, school staff, and library patrons. In recent weeks, there has been a focus on providing off-campus...

Summer Deferral Starts Today

The Summer deferral period begins this Friday, May 28, 2021 and ends Friday, September 10, 2021. SLD recognizes that many administrators may be unavailable to answer program integrity assurance (PIA)...