What to Know About the FCC's Latest Inquiry Into the E-Rate Program
The FCC has opened a new inquiry that could terminate the E-Rate program. Understanding what's being asked and what's at stake is the first step to making your voice heard.
Pick your pathway below to learn more about filing with the FCC. Comments open on XX and close on XX.
Formal Comment
A written comment is the most comprehensive way to participate in FCC rulemakings. It allows for detailed policy analysis and recommendations and can include charts, data, and attachments. Filers prepare a document and upload it through the FCC’s electronic comment filing system.
An express comment is accessible for first-time participants or participants with resource constraints. It's ideal for sharing personal experiences or concise policy recommendations. Filers type a comment directly into an online form within electronic comment filing system.
An individual or coalition letter shares real-world examples of E-Rate's impact. Individual letters provide a personal perspective, while coalition letters demonstrate broad support through a unified voice (appropriate for school/library districts, etc.) Filers prepare a letter and upload it through the FCC’s electronic comment filing system.
Reply comments will open in September. Check back for instructions at that time.
Written Reply Comment
After the initial comment deadline in September, stakeholders have 30 days to file reply comments responding to issues raised by other parties. Reply comments typically clarify positions, provide additional evidence, or support or oppose proposals already in the record.
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The FCC has opened a new inquiry that could terminate the E-Rate program. Understanding what's being asked and what's at stake is the first step to making your voice heard.
Pick your pathway below to learn more about filing with the FCC. Comments open on XX and close on XX.
Formal Comment
A written comment is the most comprehensive way to participate in FCC rulemakings. It allows for detailed policy analysis and recommendations and can include charts, data, and attachments. Filers prepare a document and upload it through the FCC’s electronic comment filing system.
Sample Formal Filing
Instructions on How to File
File a Written Comment
Express Comment
An express comment is accessible for first-time participants or participants with resource constraints. It's ideal for sharing personal experiences or concise policy recommendations. Filers type a comment directly into an online form within electronic comment filing system.
Sample Express Comment
Instructions on How to File
File Express Comment
Personalized Letter
An individual or coalition letter shares real-world examples of E-Rate's impact. Individual letters provide a personal perspective, while coalition letters demonstrate broad support through a unified voice (appropriate for school/library districts, etc.) Filers prepare a letter and upload it through the FCC’s electronic comment filing system.
Sample Individual Letter
Sample Coalition Letter
Instructions on How to File
File a Letter
Written Reply Comment
After the initial comment deadline in September, stakeholders have 30 days to file reply comments responding to issues raised by other parties. Reply comments typically clarify positions, provide additional evidence, or support or oppose proposals already in the record.
Opens in September