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FCC Seeks Comment on Simplifying, Expanding Tribal E-Rate Eligibility

The FCC is proposing to include in E-Rate tribal colleges that separately function as public libraries.

Ahmad Hathout

Ahmad Hathout

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FCC Seeks Comment on Simplifying, Expanding Tribal E-Rate Eligibility
Screenshot from the FCC's February open meeting

WASHINGTON, February 16, 2023 – The Federal Communications Commission voted at its open meeting Thursday to initiate a proceeding to expand tribal eligibility for the E-Rate program, including allowing certain tribal college libraries to partake in the fund that extends connectivity to libraries that are separate from schools.

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