Emergency Connectivity Fund Approaches $2.4 Billion

The FCC has announced that another nearly $1.2 billion has been committed to almost 2500 schools, 205 libraries, and 26 school and library consortia that applied for help from the…

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Additional Help Proposed for RLECs to Close the Digital Divide

Recent suggestions to the FCC, as well as proposed legislation on additional funding, would provide RLECs with more and better tools to provide both wireline and broadband services to their…

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Initial Milestones Set for EBB Program

The FCC, in Public Notice DA 21-265, Released March 4, 2021, has announced basic dates and general information for the start of the recently enacted Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. Eligible…

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Proposed Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Rules Circulated

Acting FCC Chairman Rosenworcel has circulated a Report and Order for the $3.2 Billion emergency broadband program. The tentative rules make very clear that the EBB is “open to all…

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