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On December 19, 2025, the FCC released the order and denied Brooklyn Public Library’s two Applications for Review and affirms full recovery of its FY 2014 E-Rate funding after finding that the library failed to follow its own bid evaluation process and did not select the most cost-effective bid. The FCC determined that this error constituted a substantive competitive bidding violation—not a waivable clerical

On December 17, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released the Funding Year (FY) 2026 E‑Rate Eligible Services List (ESL), outlining the products and services eligible for E‑Rate discounts in the upcoming funding cycle. The FY2026 ESL remains consistent with prior years, continuing the program’s focus on high‑speed connectivity and modern network infrastructure. Category One Services — Broadband internet access, data transmission, and leased lit and

E‑Rate Program Updates – December 2025 Highlights As we approach the start of the FY2026 application cycle, several important updates from USAC and the FCC will impact applicants and service providers. Below is a summary of key announcements from the December 18, 2025, E‑Rate News Brief. Update Your EPC Profile During the EPC Administrative Window before January 16, 2026. The EPC Administrative Window closes January 16, 2026.