The FCC has released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes the creation of a Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program that would provide $200 million over a three-year period to support cybersecurity and advanced firewall services.
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FCC Chairwoman Proposes E-Rate Pilot Program To Support Cybersecurity And Advanced Firewall-Related Services For Schools & Libraries
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has proposed the creation of a pilot program to provide E-Rate support for cybersecurity and advanced firewall-related services for schools and libraries.
Comment On Use Of E-Rate Funding For Next-Generation Firewalls & Services Due February 13, 2023
The FCC has issued a Public Notice seeking comment on “the use of E-Rate program funds to support advanced or next-generation firewalls and services, as well as other network security services.” Comments are due on or before February 13, 2023, and reply comments are due March 30, 2023.
January 2021 News Update
An update on news from January 2021.
September 2020 News Update
An update on news from September 2020
FCC Announces Opening Of Second E-Rate Application Window For Funding Year 2020; Closes On October 16th
The FCC is opening a second E-Rate filing window for funding year 2020 to allow schools to request additional E-Rate funding to address increased on-campus bandwidth needs. The second funding window will close on October 16, 2020.
FCC Eliminates E-Rate Amortization Rule For New Or Upgraded Fiber Deployments
The FCC has eliminated an E-Rate Program rule requiring schools and libraries to amortize over three years upfront, non-recurring charges of $500,000 or more for category one services. The decision is expected to help increase the deployment of fiber and other broadband infrastructure to the nation’s schools and libraries.
July 2019 News Update
News update for July 2019
May 2019 News Update
An update on news from May 2019.
Pai & O’Rielly’s Prediction Comes True: FCC Commissioner Tells USAC To Provide Information On Use Of E-Rate Funds To Overbuild Existing Fiber Networks
FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly has asked the Universal Service Administrative Company to provide information on the use of E-Rate funding to overbuild existing USF-supported fiber networks. Commissioner O’Rielly has asked USAC to respond to his request no later than April 1, 2019.