E-rate News

FCC Votes to Pass E-rate Reform Proposal

In a 3 to 2 decision this morning, the FCC Commissioners voted to accept Chairman Wheeler‚Äôs proposal for the modernization of the E-rate program...

Library Associations Submit Letters Supporting Reform Proposal

The American Library Association (ALA) and four other nationwide library associations submitted a letter to the FCC in support of Chairman Wheeler‚Äôs proposed changes to modernize and reform the E-rate...

Commissioner Pai Disappointed in Breakdown of Negotiations

FCC Commissioner Pai issued a news release lamenting a breakdown of negotiations over proposed efforts to reform the E-rate program...

Ed-Tech Groups Submit Letter Supporting Reform Proposal

Funds for Learning has joined the Alliance for Excellent Education and eight other education and technology groups in support of Chairman Wheeler‚Äôs E-rate modernization proposal...

Digital Promise Supports Proposed E-rate Reform Order

Digital Promise, a technology and research organization, has announced their support for FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler‚Äôs plan for E-rate reform and is calling for E-rate stakeholders to join them in...

FCC Releases Report on the Potential Impact of E-rate Modernization

Today, the FCC released a report on the potential impact of Chairman Wheeler‚Äôs E-rate modernization program. The report provides a state-by-state breakdown of the additional students, schools and libraries that...

FCC Chairman Comments on Wi-Fi Access in Rural Areas

Today, Chairman Wheeler released a blog about his visit to Acoma, New Mexico. Nestled on Tribal land, this rural community illustrates a common problem found in many rural communities -...

FCC and GSA Partner to Help Schools and Libraries

Jon Wilkins, FCC Acting Managing Director, released further details that the FCC and U.S General Services Administration (GSA) will partner to help schools and libraries increase their purchasing opportunities for...