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10/20/2022
At the Commission
The FCC launched a pilot program Thursday designed to make it easier for Tribal libraries to apply for broadband funding through E-Rate. Through the program, Tribal schools and libraries could receive support with the goal of finding affordable broadband internet service for those institutions. The pilot will initially target 20 Tribal libraries that are either new to the program or have expressed challenges applying in the past. It will also offer one-on-one assistance. Applications to participate are due Nov. 18.
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06/27/2022
FCC, IMLS Join On Funding Awareness
FCC chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel and Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services Crosby Kemper announced an MOU to jointly promote public awareness of federal funding opportunities for broadband. The goal is to generate efforts to promote access of affordable broadband programs.
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05/11/2022
FCC wants to Support WiFi on Wheels
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel announced a proposal Wednesday that would allow the use of E-Rate funding for the provision of WiFi connectivity on school buses.
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11/01/2021
Comcast Wants Clarification on Lift Zone
Comcast is asking the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau for clarification on how an order extending the pandemic-related waiver of the E-Rate gift rule through June 30, 2022, affects its Lift Zone initiative.
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06/28/2021
FCC Readying for ECF Launch
The FCC ’s $7.17 billion Emergency Connectivity Fund is kicking off Tuesday, and the Commission hopes that it is wholly complementary to the Emergency Broadband Benefit program launched in May.
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05/21/2021
Comcast Seeks Lift Zone Waiver
The FCC Wireline Competition Bureau is seeking comment on Comcast’s request to waive certain E-Rate rules related to its Lift Zones.