# E-Rate program

Type: Company

Source: EdTech Intelligence Brief — https://getedtechbrief.com/entity/e-rate-program-company
Canonical HTML page: https://getedtechbrief.com/entity/e-rate-program-company

## Timeline

- **2026-10-13**: Public comment deadline — FCC will accept comments until this date, then use them to craft its E-Rate proposal.
- **2026-09-09**: AASA virtual town hall — School officials and advocates voice worry that changes to E-Rate could force difficult budget trade-offs.
- **2026-06**: FCC announces E-Rate review — FCC Chairman Brendan Carr says the proposal will be aimed at empowering parents and ensuring educational outcomes.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### E-Rate's $3B Lifeline Under FCC Review: What 100,000 Schools Face
2026-09-12 11:30:38 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

The FCC is reviewing the $3B E-Rate program that keeps 100,000+ schools and 11,000 libraries connected. For edtech vendors, possible narrowing of discounts and eligibility could force districts to reallocate budgets from software and devices to basic internet access.
Full story: https://getedtechbrief.com/story/erate-3b-fcc-review-edtech-impact

---
This page is a machine-readable summary. Sentiment measures the directional read of each development for this entity, not the tone of the reporting; impact weights consequence, not syndication reach. See https://getedtechbrief.com/guides/methodology for the full editorial methodology.