FCC releases funding, starts broadband benefit program to aid schools, libraries, rural and low-income residents
FCC releases funding, starts broadband benefit program to aid schools, libraries, rural and low-income residents Blog FCC releases funding, starts broadband benefit program to aid schools, libraries, rural and low-income residents During the week of May 10, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a final rule to implement $7.1 billion in funding for the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) Program and also launched the $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program. The EBB and ECF were established under the two most recent federal COVID-19 relief packages ...