[Erate] FCC Releases 7th Report and Order - e-Rate Modernization

[Carson, Sabrina]

The FCC has released the 7th Report and Order detailing the changes outlined previously in Chairman Wheeler's plan (fact sheet) that was adopted by the Commission on July 11th.

At 176 pages, the order will take time to fully analyze, but rest assured more information will be released as soon as possible. Below is the press release from USAC, including a link to the order itself.

I welcome your questions and concerns, so please send them my way. I will do my best to address them as quickly as possible.

>From http://usac.org/sl

"7/23/2014 - FCC Adopts Landmark Modernization Order

The Federal Communications Commission adopted a Modernization Order<https://apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-14-99A1.pdf> that will expand Wi-Fi networks in schools and libraries across America. The new rules are the next major step in a comprehensive modernization of the E-rate Program, the first such effort since the program's creation 18 years ago. The program increases focus on the largest and most urgent need-closing the Wi-Fi gap-while transitioning support away from legacy technologies to 21st Century broadband connectivity, ensuring E-rate Program money is spent smartly, and improving program administration. The reform will expand Wi-Fi to more than 10 million students in 2015 alone.

For more information, read the FCC's press release<http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2014/db0711/DOC-328172A1.pdf>, or read the FCC's quick fact sheet<http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2014/db0711/DOC-328172A2.pdf>."

Sabrina Carson
e-Rate Coordinator
Willamette Education Service District
2611 Pringle Rd SE
Salem, OR 97302
P: 503.540.4495
F: 503.540.2962

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