The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) is urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to preserve and modernize the E-Rate program, warning that reducing federal connectivity support could strain school district budgets and weaken cybersecurity protections.

Smaller communities face hurdles correcting broadband maps, while states need more guidance to ensure BEAD-funded networks remain financially viable, GAO found.

The FCC’s review is raising new questions about the federal government’s role in supporting internet connectivity for schools and libraries.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is set to vote June 25 on whether to open a broad review of the E-Rate program. A review could reshape how schools and libraries use the federal connectivity program and how they document online safety, educational use, and program compliance.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has okayed a request from 23 state attorneys general to allow state correctional facilities to use cellphone jamming technology. 

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr on July 2 unveiled his Build America Agenda that aims to have the agency pursue action on a number of fronts to pave the way for service providers to build out more fiber-based networks that provide high-speed broadband services.

The Supreme Court on June 27 issued a 6-3 ruling that upholds the constitutionality of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Universal Service Fund (USF).

National and state school and library organizations are calling on Congress not to repeal a Federal rule that allows schools and libraries to use the government’s E-Rate program to buy discounted Wi-Fi hot spots and related mobile connectivity services for off-premises use. 

While the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) National Broadband Maps spotlight underserved areas across the nation as Congress continues to funnel billions into improving internet connectivity – millions of Americans still aren’t seeing benefits of that funding due in part to the need for better mapping data and greater coordination across Federal agencies.   

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is expediting its transition from legacy copper lines to modern network infrastructure after announcing a new series of actions to help streamline its modernization efforts.