FCC Grants Waiver of E-rate Category 2 Services 2-in-5 Rule
On November 4, 2020, the Wireline Competition Bureau issued an Order granting a waiver of the E-rate “2-in-5 rule” filed by several school districts (Petitioners). Under the 2-in-5 rule, which was in effect from FY 2005-2014, E-rate applicants could receive internal connections discounts only twice every five funding years for each location.
WCB Announces Window Opening for Connected Care Pilot Program
On November 5, 2020, the Wireline Competition Bureau released a Public Notice that the Connected Care Pilot Program (Pilot Program) application filing window will open on November 6, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. ET and will close on December 7, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
