Latest News: Alerts

The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau has issued a significant reminder for schools and libraries participating in the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF): failure to respond to audit requests can result in recovery of funding, even when the applicant later attempts to submit documentation on appeal.​ In DA 26-472, released May 12, 2026, the Bureau denied a request for review and waiver filed by Colegio Paraiso Infantil

On May 11, 2026, the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau released Public Notice DA 26-460 directing USAC to fully fund all eligible Category One and Category Two E‑Rate requests for Funding Year 2026 (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027). USAC’s total FY 2026 demand estimate is $3.515 billion ($1.701 billion for Category One and $1.814 billion for Category Two), which is well below the E‑Rate funding

The FY2026 E-Rate filing window closed on April 1, 2026, with schools and libraries nationwide requesting a record $3.51 billion in funding. On May 1, 2026, USAC released Wave 1 Funding Commitment Decision Letters (FCDLs), issuing commitments to 12,977 applicants—representing more than 60% of all filers—and approving just over $1 billion in discounts. Released approximately one month after the close of the filing window,