FCC Announces Nearly $21 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding

The Federal Communications Commission is committing nearly $21 million in a new funding round through the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) Program, which provides digital services for students in communities across the country. The funding commitment will benefit approximately 55,000 students across the country, including students in California, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Puerto Rico. These awards will support approximately 50 schools, 5 libraries, and 3 consortia.