E-Rate Industry Update: Major FCC Review Underway, Competitive Bidding Changes Coming, and What Schools & Libraries Need to Know Right Now (August 2026)

E-Rate Industry Update: Major FCC Review Underway, Competitive Bidding Changes Coming, and What Schools & Libraries Need to Know Right Now (August 2026)

The E-Rate program is in the middle of its most significant examination in decades. Schools and libraries should stay informed but continue operating under current rules for Funding Year 2026. Key Developments as of August 2026 1. FCC’s “Top-to-Bottom” Review of...