Chairman Carr Proposes to Reverse E-Rate School Bus Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Hotspots Eligibility
On September 3, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced he is proposing to eliminate school bus Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi hotspot eligibility for E-Rate funding.
Working Group Seeks Comments on USF Fund
The Senate’s USF Working Group (Working Group) has reconvened to discuss possible Universal Service program reform.
Supreme Court Upholds USF Contribution Methodology
In a 6-3 decision on June 27, 2025, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the federal universal service program’s contribution mechanism.
Senate Voted to Repeal E-Rate Wi-Fi Hotspots Order
On May 8, 2025, the U.S. Senate voted along party lines to repeal the E-Rate Wi-Fi Hotspots Order.
FCC Provides Guidance to USAC on E-Rate Competitive Bidding Rules for Hotspot Equipment and Services
On December 20, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission directed USAC not to apply the Kalamazoo Reconsideration Order precedent to requests for Wi-Fi hotspots and/or the services and to find a competitive bidding violation if the applicant relies on a previously signed contract.
FCC Reminds ISPs of Broadband Label Display Deadline
On December 19, 2024, the Commission released a public notice reminding broadband internet service providers to display accurate broadband consumer labels for both wireless and wired retail standalone broadband services, at all points of sale in compliance with the Broadband Label Order.
E-Rate FY2025 Filing Window Opens January 15, Closes March 26
On December 16, 2023, the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) announced that the application filing window for Funding Year 2024 FCC Form 471 will open January 15, 2025, at noon ET and will close on March 26, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
