Upcoming event
FCC Announces Agenda for November 18, 2021 Open Meeting
Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced that the items below are tentatively on the agenda for the November 2021 Open Commission Meeting:
|
As demand for wireless broadband connectivity continues to surge and Congress prepares to adopt a bipartisan infrastructure package aimed at closing the digital divide, policymakers must expand access to the nation’s invisible infrastructure: the public airwaves. |
This webinar will provide information about the ReConnect Program Regulation published on February 26, 2021. This rule describes the eligibility requirements, the application process, the criteria that will be used by the USDA Rural Development Rural Utilities Service to assess applicants' creditworthiness and outlines the application process.
This webinar will include:
This webinar will provide information about the ReConnect Program Regulation published on February 26, 2021. This rule describes the eligibility requirements, the application process, the criteria that will be used by USDA Rural Development Rural Utilities Service to assess applicants' creditworthiness and outlines the application process.
This webinar will include:
The USDA Rural Development Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is issuing a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to announce that it is accepting applications for fiscal year 2022 (FY 22) for the Rural eConnectivity Program (the ReConnect Program). In addition, this FOA defines requirements that are determined at the time a funding announcement is published, as outlined in the regulation.
ReConnect Program information:
This webinar will include:
The USDA Rural Development Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is issuing a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to announce that it is accepting applications for fiscal year 2022 (FY 22) for the Rural eConnectivity Program (the ReConnect Program). In addition, this FOA defines requirements that are determined at the time a funding announcement is published, as outlined in the regulation.
This webinar will include:
During this webinar, USAC will provide a high-level overview of the application process from beginning to end and explain basic program concepts for applicants and service providers. After the presentation, there will be a Q&A session.
Recommended for: Applicants and service providers
E-rate experience level: Beginner
During this webinar, USAC will provide a basic overview of E-rate eligible services. After the presentation, there will be a Q&A session.
Recommended for: Applicants and service providers
E-rate experience level: Beginner
In this session, USAC will present an overview of the E-rate program. This session will cover general topics, such as the application process, the competitive bidding requirements, important program terms, eligibility, and program discounts. Additionally, we will review specific items of interest to Tribal participants, including the Tribal designation box in the EPC entity profile, and State/Tribal matching funds.
Questions or Comments: Email tribaltraining@usac.org
Cyberattacks on schools, libraries, and other anchor institutions are persistent, escalating at a substantial cost to budgets, privacy, and operations. Estimates suggest that cyberattacks cost schools and colleges an average seven days of downtime and financial losses exceeding $6 billion. Unfortunately, the federal E-rate program does not cover cybersecurity expenses. In this webinar, experts from education and the industry will explore ways that the policy environment could better support cyber protections for anchor institution broadband.
Speakers