Updates
April 28, 2022 - ECF Training PPT
Third and final ECF window opens today. Attached is the PPT we reviewed today.
Third and final ECF window opens today. Attached is the PPT we reviewed today.
| arizona_emergency_connectivity_fund_form_471_presentation.pdf |
March 23, 2022 - FCC Announces a 3rd ECF Funding Window
The Federal Communications Commission today announced that it is opening a third application filing window to award at least $1 billion in Emergency Connectivity Fund support. The third application filing window will open on April 28, 2022 and close on May 13, 2022 (Services July 2022 - December 2023).
docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-381645A1.pdf
The Federal Communications Commission today announced that it is opening a third application filing window to award at least $1 billion in Emergency Connectivity Fund support. The third application filing window will open on April 28, 2022 and close on May 13, 2022 (Services July 2022 - December 2023).
docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-381645A1.pdf
February 2022 - FCC Extends ECF services deadline
www.fcc.gov/document/wcb-extends-ecf-service-delivery-date-june-30-2023
www.fcc.gov/document/wcb-extends-ecf-service-delivery-date-june-30-2023
January 2022 - EBB now ACF (Affordable Connectivity Program)
The Emergency Broadband Program has been extended and renamed. Now the Affordable Connectivity Program can provide up to $30 per month credit towards your internet cost at home and $75 per month for Tribal locations.
www.fcc.gov/acp
The Emergency Broadband Program has been extended and renamed. Now the Affordable Connectivity Program can provide up to $30 per month credit towards your internet cost at home and $75 per month for Tribal locations.
www.fcc.gov/acp
December 2021 Erate Training Session
Link to video session:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/ch4ZyBjiB7EMVqUjFnfh_9jQqGHNYWNCHqqCiWeLHTUjhYdour4po2W98d4iFYKC.a9iniusvxrEBQax8
Passcode: ziu7*wEt
Link to video session:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/ch4ZyBjiB7EMVqUjFnfh_9jQqGHNYWNCHqqCiWeLHTUjhYdour4po2W98d4iFYKC.a9iniusvxrEBQax8
Passcode: ziu7*wEt
| erate_101_-_2022_training_deck.pdf |
| 2021_december_erate_training_session_notes_q_a.pdf |
October 2021 - FCC extends the "Gift" Rule to June 2022
| da-21-1257a1.pdf |
Arizona ECF Question and Answer Session #2 Hosted 7-21-21
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/K-DV-xepDCjrS0Z4l00J8euzi72qnjO55hHTR4ZGEX8UJzigIWpx3ZcWcgPLMe97.EMpeYsJmZ2ICLYnf
Passcode: ?T42%UXs
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/K-DV-xepDCjrS0Z4l00J8euzi72qnjO55hHTR4ZGEX8UJzigIWpx3ZcWcgPLMe97.EMpeYsJmZ2ICLYnf
Passcode: ?T42%UXs
| arizona_emergency_connectivity_fund_form_471_presentation.pdf |
Arizona ECF Question and Answer Session - Questions and answers on the new ECF filing window and video on completing the FCC Form 471 for ECF.
Hosted 6-30-21
us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/HxqT6E0cX4vTZKz7EFeIwKmfepa4sakxrMebILigCeM3evVP-wLJdpBE-0fj0x3x.vUTH-XoWh-8HZeiq Passcode: z0B15=jV
Passcode: z0B15=jV
Hosted 6-30-21
us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/HxqT6E0cX4vTZKz7EFeIwKmfepa4sakxrMebILigCeM3evVP-wLJdpBE-0fj0x3x.vUTH-XoWh-8HZeiq Passcode: z0B15=jV
Passcode: z0B15=jV
FCC ECF Program Rules - The Emergency Connectivity Fund is a $7.1 Billion fund to help close the digital divide. Released May 11, 2021
www.fcc.gov/fcc-unveils-draft-rules-emergency-connectivity-fund-program
www.fcc.gov/fcc-unveils-draft-rules-emergency-connectivity-fund-program
FCC extends Special Construction deadline for 2019 and 2020 applications - The deadline for completing Special Construction projects has been given a 1 year extension. Released 6-21-21
docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-21-726A1.pdf
docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-21-726A1.pdf
Over 800,000 Arizona homes lack broadband access - Broadband now compared the FCC data to their own and found a large discrepancy.
broadbandnow.com/research/fcc-broadband-overreporting-by-state
broadbandnow.com/research/fcc-broadband-overreporting-by-state
The American Rescue Plan of 2021 / Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF)- Signed into law March 11, 2021 provides $7.17 Billion to be added to Erate for home connectivity. This program will differ from traditional Erate in that it will serve the home and will be a 100% reimbursement program and will last 1 years past the pandemic. The FCC is currently writing the rules and guidelines for the program.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1319/text
FCC Rules Released 5-11-21
Addendum 6-23-21
ecfsapi.fcc.gov/file/06230722525087/DOC-373528A1.pdf
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1319/text
FCC Rules Released 5-11-21
Addendum 6-23-21
ecfsapi.fcc.gov/file/06230722525087/DOC-373528A1.pdf
Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) - FCC provides $3.2 Billion to low income families. $50 per month per household / $75 per month per Tribal Household. Additionally, you can be reimbursed up to $100 for a laptop, desktop of tablet. I'm hopeful schools will sign up as "outreach" partners in order to help get the information to the local community. The local School District is required to verify income eligibility of their students to the participating provider.
docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-21-29A1.pdf
https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit
docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-21-29A1.pdf
https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit
Erate Rules (Regularly Updated)
www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=d8804f3d1f027015ffc33fbd50d2a181&mc=true&node=sp47.3.54.f&rgn=div6
www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=d8804f3d1f027015ffc33fbd50d2a181&mc=true&node=sp47.3.54.f&rgn=div6
November 2020 - FCC Releases 2021 Eligible Services List (ESL)
docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-20-1418A1.pdf
docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-20-1418A1.pdf
November 2020 - Illinois Based Charter School to pay $4.5 Million to settle claims related to Erate Contracts
www.justice.gov/opa/pr/illinois-based-charter-school-management-company-pay-45-million-settle-claims-relating-e-rate
www.justice.gov/opa/pr/illinois-based-charter-school-management-company-pay-45-million-settle-claims-relating-e-rate
October 2020 - Additional Guidance on Category 2 Budgets
docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-20-1218A1.pdf
docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-20-1218A1.pdf
October 2020 - Rural Broadband Providers work with the FCC to meet internet needs of students in low income families
docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-367268A1.pdf
docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-367268A1.pdf
September 2020 - USDA extends free meals through December
www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2020/08/31/usda-extends-free-meals-kids-through-december-31-2020?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=92931e84-55f7-447e-be41-1e8207c72cf9
www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2020/08/31/usda-extends-free-meals-kids-through-december-31-2020?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=92931e84-55f7-447e-be41-1e8207c72cf9
September 2020 - FCC Opens Second Funding Window for Category 1 to enable schools to procure more bandwidth due to Covid school clusures across the country
www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-opens-second-e-rate-application-window-funding-year-2020-0
www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-opens-second-e-rate-application-window-funding-year-2020-0
September 2020 - FCC Extends Gift Rule Waiver till December 2020
https://www.fundsforlearning.com/docs/2020/09/Gift%20Rule%20Waiver%20Extended%20to%20December%2031.pdf
https://www.fundsforlearning.com/docs/2020/09/Gift%20Rule%20Waiver%20Extended%20to%20December%2031.pdf
June 2020 - Governor Ducey provides $40M to Education Broadband Expansion
https://ein.az.gov/emergency-information/emergency-bulletin/gov-ducey-and-supt-hoffman-announce-azcares-plan
https://ein.az.gov/emergency-information/emergency-bulletin/gov-ducey-and-supt-hoffman-announce-azcares-plan
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June 2020 - FBI Ransomware Warning
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May 2020 - Gila County Consortium funded for $19,000,000 County-Wide Broadband build
https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/news_detail_T5_R477.php
https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/news_detail_T5_R477.php
October 2019 - Texas Carriers file petition with the FCC to limit broadband builds
https://www.educationdive.com/news/what-administrators-need-to-know-ahead-of-FCC-2020-e-rate-filing-season-ed-tech/563728/
If we can bring new services to a school or library CHEAPER than the existing providers, we should do it!
https://www.educationdive.com/news/what-administrators-need-to-know-ahead-of-FCC-2020-e-rate-filing-season-ed-tech/563728/
If we can bring new services to a school or library CHEAPER than the existing providers, we should do it!
July 2019 - 87% savings on internet for Yavapai County Schools and Libraries
https://www.verdenews.com/photos/2019/jul/27/205732/
https://www.verdenews.com/photos/2019/jul/27/205732/
July 2019 - Arizona Success Story
https://www.educationsuperhighway.org/blog/state-funds-school-internet/
https://www.educationsuperhighway.org/blog/state-funds-school-internet/
July 2019 - Apache County Broadband
https://www.wmicentral.com/news/latest_news/some-apache-county-schools-now-connected-to-broadband/article_58f34ba9-b06f-5b2f-8898-16113d6cfcbc.html
https://www.wmicentral.com/news/latest_news/some-apache-county-schools-now-connected-to-broadband/article_58f34ba9-b06f-5b2f-8898-16113d6cfcbc.html
July 2019 - Competition Lowers Costs
https://www.fundsforlearning.com/blog/2019/07/competition-lowers-broadband-prices?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekly-guidenotes&utm_content=Service+Provider+Guidenotes+Template
https://www.fundsforlearning.com/blog/2019/07/competition-lowers-broadband-prices?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekly-guidenotes&utm_content=Service+Provider+Guidenotes+Template
June 2019 - Rural Education Crisis
https://chamberbusinessnews.com/2019/06/13/arizonas-rural-higher-education-crisis/
https://chamberbusinessnews.com/2019/06/13/arizonas-rural-higher-education-crisis/
June 2019 - Navajo County Re-boot
https://www.wmicentral.com/news/latest_news/a-re-boot-for-navajo-gila-county-broadband-projects/article_a582ccf6-e399-5b46-a5e1-44266b9af554.html
https://www.wmicentral.com/news/latest_news/a-re-boot-for-navajo-gila-county-broadband-projects/article_a582ccf6-e399-5b46-a5e1-44266b9af554.html
June 2019 - Payson / Gila County working to bring RELIABLE Broadband to the area
https://www.paysonroundup.com/news/local/payson-council-votes-to-support-reliable-broadband/article_a8610d10-2448-5a98-a831-813a389a8a15.html
https://www.paysonroundup.com/news/local/payson-council-votes-to-support-reliable-broadband/article_a8610d10-2448-5a98-a831-813a389a8a15.html
June 2019 - Heber Overgaard / Apache County on the Precipice of High Speed Internet
https://www.wmicentral.com/news/apache_county/apache-co-heber-overgaard-on-the-precipice-of-high-speed/article_27a231b6-6b26-5924-aa18-4185757aba91.html
https://www.wmicentral.com/news/apache_county/apache-co-heber-overgaard-on-the-precipice-of-high-speed/article_27a231b6-6b26-5924-aa18-4185757aba91.html
June 2019 - Gila County $17M Project
https://www.paysonroundup.com/news/arizona_state/million-to-bring-broadband-to-gila-schools-and-libraries/article_c041fd95-a402-5117-b26a-59f7ccca7383.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=user-share&fbclid=IwAR0c1T-8SwENyjirWVJKEpl2npxA5P-EXJJAZABCrZ3daeptad567MvziW8
https://www.paysonroundup.com/news/arizona_state/million-to-bring-broadband-to-gila-schools-and-libraries/article_c041fd95-a402-5117-b26a-59f7ccca7383.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=user-share&fbclid=IwAR0c1T-8SwENyjirWVJKEpl2npxA5P-EXJJAZABCrZ3daeptad567MvziW8
May 2019 - Corporation Commissioner Andy Tobin praising the Broadband program:
https://www.azcc.gov/divisions/administration/news/2019Releases/2019-5-29-Tobin-in-Praise-of-Rural-Broadband.asp
https://www.azcc.gov/divisions/administration/news/2019Releases/2019-5-29-Tobin-in-Praise-of-Rural-Broadband.asp
May 2017 - Congress Elementary School
https://www.abc15.com/news/state/arizona-broadband-project-brings-rural-schools-into-21st-century
https://www.abc15.com/news/state/arizona-broadband-project-brings-rural-schools-into-21st-century
March 2017 - Arizona Corporation Commission rule creating a funding mechanism
https://www.azcc.gov/docs/default-source/utilities-files/telephone/arizona-universal-service/decision-no-76159.pdf?sfvrsn=7d4e0358_0
Docket: https://docket.images.azcc.gov/0000177964.pdf
https://www.azcc.gov/docs/default-source/utilities-files/telephone/arizona-universal-service/decision-no-76159.pdf?sfvrsn=7d4e0358_0
Docket: https://docket.images.azcc.gov/0000177964.pdf
November 2016 - AZED News
https://azednews.com/arizonas-e-rate-program-offers-affordable-broadband-access-for-schools/
https://azednews.com/arizonas-e-rate-program-offers-affordable-broadband-access-for-schools/
December 2014 - FCC Second Modernization Order
www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-releases-order-modernizing-e-rate-21st-century-connectivity
www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-releases-order-modernizing-e-rate-21st-century-connectivity
