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FCC January 2026 Streamlined Decision (DA 26-1)

January 9, 2026

FCC Issues January 2026 Streamlined Decisions Impacting Universal Service Programs January 2, 2026, | DA 26-1 The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau released its January 2026 Streamlined Public Notice (DA 26-1) resolving numerous appeals, waiver requests, and petitions for reconsideration across the E-Rate (Schools and Libraries), Cybersecurity Pilot, Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF), Rural Health Care, and Lifeline programs. The Bureau granted limited relief where applicants

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K&S Newsletter January 2026

January 8, 2026

Kellogg and Sovereign, a 100% employee-owned ESOP, is a leading provider of professional program management services for schools and libraries in the E-Rate Program, and healthcare providers in the FCC’s Rural Health Care Program. Its clients range from rural K-12 schools, single site libraries and rural health clinics to large urban school districts, library systems and regional health centers. Kellogg & Sovereign® Consulting is

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Upcoming Deadline to Submit FY2024 or Prior BEAR/SPI Invoices for Non-Recurring Services

January 8, 2026

The deadline to submit BEAR and SPI invoices for non-recurring services for FY2024 and prior funding years is fast approaching. The final deadline is Wednesday, January 28, 2026. This later deadline reflects the September 30 purchase and installation deadline for internal connections equipment, which extends invoicing beyond the recurring services deadline. Please review all remaining FRNs and confirm that invoices have been submitted or

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