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.

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