How Does E-rate Handle Remote Learning?

The COVID-19 pandemic creates a new challenge for school and library broadband networks. They must now handle traffic both from within the school and from student homes, among other remote locations. The Federal Communications Commission and the Universal Service Administrative Company made some adjustments to the E-rate program, and may make more changes in preparation for the 2021 funding year. But will it be enough?

This discussion will focus on how the E-rate program provides support to ensure that school and library networks function smoothly in the age of remote learning.