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by Hunter Paige

How the E-rate Trends Report Benefits Your School or Library

If you’re involved in the E-rate program, you know it can feel like a moving target—policies change, priorities shift, and staying on top of trends is essential. That’s why the...

by John Harrington

Why Some Schools Miss Out on Wi-Fi Funding

The E-rate program was designed to ensure every student in every school—regardless of size or geography—has access to reliable internet infrastructure. But as our recent analysis of Category 2 (C2)...

New Reimbursement Process for E-rate Applicants in Latest FCC Order

On May 7, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued an order addressing nineteen appeals related to E-rate reimbursements. These appeals concern situations where service providers either went out of...

Urgent: Senate Moves to End E-rate Funding for Loaner Hotspots

A resolution introduced by Senator Cruz (R‑TX) targeting E‑rate support for off‑campus Wi‑Fi hotspots that schools and libraries loan to students and patrons is making progress in the Senate. While...

by John Harrington

Investing in Professional Growth: A Personal Reflection

This week, I had the privilege of attending the High Performance Boards Program at IMD in Lausanne, Switzerland. Thanks to the support of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), I joined leaders...

Why Your Input Matters: Stories from E-rate Applicants

Funding for schools and libraries is becoming more and more important as we look toward the future. The E-rate program was built to help close learning gaps, and make sure...

Cost Projections for 3rd Quarter 2025

On May 2, 2025, the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) released their Quarterly Report with projections for the third quarter of 2025. USAC projects a consolidated operating and capital budget...

April Appeal Decisions Released by FCC

On May 1, 2025, the FCC issued its monthly Public Notice deciding a number of requests for review, requests for waiver, and petitions for reconsideration related to actions taken by...