Kellogg & Sovereign | E-Rate News

FCC Considering Comments on Significant E-Rate Updates, to Issue Final Rules in Near Future

November 7, 2023

By Garima Warma On July 20, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released Order 23-56, which contains a number of proposed changes to the E-Rate program that represent its largest evolution since 2015’s E-Rate Modernization Order. The period for comments from interested parties closed on October 23 and, as a leader in the E-Rate Management Professionals Association (E-MPA), Kellogg & Sovereign (K&S) significantly contributed to

FCC focuses on Tribal Libraries and seeks comments on ways to simplify the E-Rate Rules

July 24, 2023

On July 20, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) took a significant step towards enhancing access to funding for Tribal libraries and other E-Rate participants. This order is designed to streamline the process of obtaining cost-effective, high-speed broadband services and equipment, benefiting students and library visitors alike by connecting them to valuable online educational resources. Tribal libraries now have the opportunity to participate in

Chairwoman Rosenworcel Announces ‘Learn Without Limits’ Initiative

June 29, 2023

In a speech at the American Library Association’s annual conference, Chairwoman Rosenworcel announced she is calling on her fellow Commissioners to support new efforts to allow E-Rate funding to support Wi-Fi support on school buses, and to support Wi-Fi hotspots so that libraries, school libraries, and schools can check them out to patrons or students in need. News Release – https://www.fcc.gov/document/chairwoman-rosenworcel-announces-learn-without-limits-initiative

FCC Announces Nearly $21 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding

June 20, 2023

The Federal Communications Commission today announced it is committing nearly $21 million in a new funding round through the Emergency Connectivity Fund Program, which provides digital services for students in communities across the country. News Release – https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-announces-over-21-million-emergency-connectivity-funding

UEI Required Beginning May 12 for Applicants that Update or Submit New FCC Form 498

May 11, 2023

On April 6, 2022, the FCC released a Public Notice (DA-22-371) announcing that the General Services Administration’s SAM.gov will transition from the use of the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number to the SAM.gov assigned Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). News Release – https://www.fcc.gov/document/federal-government-transition-duns-uei / https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-22-371A1.pdf

Wireline Competition Bureau Announces E-Rate And RHC Programs’ Inflation-Based Caps For Funding Year 2023

March 10, 2023

On 3/3/2023 the FCC released attached Public Notice. Per significant citing “…the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) announces the E-Rate and Rural Health Care (RHC) programs’ annual caps for funding year 2023.2 The adjusted amounts represent a 7.0% inflation-adjusted increase to both programs’ funding year 2022’s annual caps.” News Release – https://www.fcc.gov/document/e-rate-and-rhc-programs-inflation-based-caps-funding-year-2023