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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)...

May Appeal Decisions Released by FCC

On May 28, 2021, the FCC issued a Public Notice deciding on a number of requests for review, requests for waiver, and petitions for reconsideration related to actions taken by...

by John Harrington

Schools & Libraries Should Seek ECF Remote Learning Support

K-12 schools and public libraries are urged to apply for ECF support this summer. The program will provide 100% reimbursement for Wi-Fi hotspots and laptop computers for students, staff, and...

SECA Seeks Clarification on ECF Order

On May 17, 2021, the State E-rate Coordinators’ Alliance (SECA) requested clarification from FCC on Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) Report and Order. The inquiries to the FCC will allow applicants...

by Brian Stephens

FCC Submits Draft ECF Form 471 to OMB

On May 14, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission requested emergency approval of modifications to the FCC Form 471 for the Emergency Connectivity Fund program from the federal Office of Management...