Text of FCC E-Rate Order Is Released

Late yesterday, the FCC released the text of its first order in the E-rate modernization proceeding.  The new order includes a target of $1 billion per year over the next five years for Wi-Fi funding (although only funding for the next two years has been identified), many new administrative changes to the program (including a 10-year document retention requirement) and a notice of further rulemaking that will consider, among other things, possible additional funding in future years.  We are reviewing the over 120-page order and will provide an analysis as soon as possible.

[Update: The analysis is now available on the DWT website.]  In the meantime, we are providing links to the news release, the order and the Commissioners’ statements and dissents below.