FCC announces first filing window for Emergency Connectivity Fund
The FCC announced that the first filing window for the Emergency Connectivity Fund will open June 29th and close August 13th.
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FCC Launches $7.17 Billion Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF)
The FCC released the final rules for the $7.171 Billion Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) on May 10, 2021.
Kellogg & Sovereign Submits Comments on Emergency Connectivity Fund
Kellogg and Sovereign Consulting submitted reply comments in the FCC’s proceeding 21-93 regarding the Emergency Connectivity Fund.
K&S Survey for Emergency Connectivity Fund – Please Complete by 4/16/2021
Kellogg & Sovereign Consulting is conducting a survey to gather your input on how the FCC can provision the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) that will be managed by USAC.
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB) List of Providers and Web Site
The FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit program is scheduled to begin April 26, 2021.
Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund – $10 Billion (can be used for broadband)
The American Rescue Plan also includes a $10 billion Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund to help states, territories, and Tribal governments to carry out critical capital projects directly enabling work, education, and health monitoring, including remote options, in response to the pandemic.
Universal Service Administrative Co. Issues Annual Report
USAC submitted its annual report on March 31, 2021, which details USAC’s operations, activities and accomplishments for the prior year.
FCC Seeks Comment on $7.171 Billion E-rate Connected Learning
The FCC is seeking comment on the recent $7.171 Billion that Congress passed as part of the recently enacted American Rescue Plan (March, 2021).
American Rescue Plan: Includes $7.2 Billion for E-Rate
The House passed the American Rescue Plan on March 10th and the bill is expected to be signed by President Biden on Friday March 12.
Emergency Broadband Benefit $3.2 Billion for Households
The FCC is getting ready to implement the $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB) that was passed in December 2020.