On November 1, 2021, the SHLB Coalition met with FCC Commissioner Simington and his advisers to discuss E-rate, Universal Service Fund (USF), and other issues. According to the Ex Parte filed November 4, 2021, the SHLB Coalition expressed support for providing E-rate funding for cybersecurity expenses as well as support for the proposal to expand the base of revenues for the USF to include broadband internet access revenues.
The SHLB Ex Parte filing can be viewed here.