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by Cathy Cruzan

August 25, 2023

Join Us at SHLB AnchorNets 2023

As a board member of the Schools, Health and Libraries Broadband Coalition (SHLB), I am honored to extend a personal invitation to join me at AnchorNets 2023, the ultimate broadband...

August 25, 2023

More than $68 Million in ECF Support Committed

On August 23, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission announced the commitment of more than $68 in a new funding round through the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) program. The funding commitments...

August 25, 2023

Nominations Sought for USAC Board

On August 24, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission issued a Public Notice seeking nominations for six member positions on the Board of Directors of the Universal Service Administrative Company. USAC...

August 22, 2023

BEAR and SPI Form Reminders

On August 18, 2023, USAC published a news brief reminding E-rate program participants how to correctly enter dates on invoice forms. Per the news brief, some applicants and service providers...

by Brian Stephens

August 18, 2023

Early Procurement Off to a Slow Start

As of August 15, 2023, E-rate applicants nationwide had certified 228 FY2024 FCC Forms 470 to start their competitive bidding processes, marking a 32% reduction from the previous year. USAC...

August 18, 2023

Waivers Granted for Hawaii Wildfire Victims

On August 18, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission issued an Order granting waviers of program deadlines and other rules for applicants affected by the recent wildfires in Hawaii. For the...

August 15, 2023

ECF Invoice Deadlines Extended

On August 14, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission issued an Order granting an “automatic, one-time extension” of the invoice deadline to October 30, 2023 for any Emergency Connectivity Fund funding...

August 11, 2023

Comment Deadline Set for Rule Changes

On August 9, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission’s Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) was published in the Federal Register, establishing a public comment deadline of September 25, 2023. Reply...