Modernization of the Schools and Libraries E-rate Program (US Federal Communications Commission Regulation) (FCC) (2018 Edition) The Law Library presents the complete text of the Modernization of the Schools and Libraries E-rate Program (US Federal Communications Commission Regulation) (FCC) (2018 Edition). Updated as of May 29, 2018 In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) takes major steps to modernize the E-rate program (more formally known as the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism). Building on the comments the Commission received in response to the E-rate Modernization NPRM, and the E-rate Modernization Public Notice, as well as recommendations from the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the program improvements the Commission adopts as part of this document begin the process of reorienting the E-rate program to focus on high-speed broadband for our nation's schools and libraries. This book contains: - The complete text of the Modernization of the Schools and Libraries E-rate Program (US Federal Communications Commission Regulation) (FCC) (2018 Edition) - A table of contents with the page number of each section

National Broadband Plan For Our Future - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism (US Federal Communications Commission Regulation) (FCC) (2018 Edition) The Law Library presents the complete text of the National Broadband Plan For Our Future - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism (US Federal Communications Commission Regulation) (FCC) (2018 Edition). Updated as of May 29, 2018 In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) takes another step toward realizing the National Broadband Plan's vision of improving connectivity to schools and libraries by upgrading and modernizing the successful E-rate program. In particular, the Commission takes action on upgrades that can be implemented in funding year 2011 (July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012); enables schools and libraries to better serve students, teachers, librarians, and their communities by providing more flexibility to select and make available the most cost-effective broadband and other communications services; simplifies and streamlines the program; and improves safeguards against waste, fraud and abuse. In addition, the Commission adopts the eligible services list for funding year 2011. This book contains: - The complete text of the National Broadband Plan For Our Future - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism (US Federal Communications Commission Regulation) (FCC) (2018 Edition) - A table of contents with the page number of each section

The Federal E-rate program was established in 1996 as part of a broad effort to bring high-speed Internet access to schools and libraries around the country, particularly in rural areas. Under the program, schools and libraries can receive grants which cover up to 90% of their Internet service and telecommunications costs. Funding for the program comes from “Universal Service Fees” assessed on telecommunications services. The program is regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), but is administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), a federally chartered, non-profit corporation.The $2.5 billion program is considered a success. USAC processes over 35,000 applications per year for new and continuing E-rate support. Statistics from 2002 (the most recent year available) show that 99% of public schools and 92% of public school classrooms have Internet access, with much of that access being through broadband connections funded in part by the E-rate program. Until recently, the only significant glitch in the program was the Children's Internet Protection Act (see, Living in a Post-CIPA World, Information Today, September 2003), which added a requirement that all public school and library E-rate recipients must install and use filtering software on their Internet accessible computers.Recently, however, a more significant series of glitches has ground the program to a halt. In August, 2004, the FCC ordered a number of changes in the accounting, disbursement and audit practices of both the FCC and the USAC. Complications ensued.

Implementation of the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act and Modernization of the Commissions Competitive Bidding Rules and Procedures (US Federal Communications Commission Regulation) (FCC) (2018 Edition) The Law Library presents the complete text of the Implementation of the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act and Modernization of the Commissions Competitive Bidding Rules and Procedures (US Federal Communications Commission Regulation) (FCC) (2018 Edition). Updated as of May 29, 2018 This document adopts several modifications to the Federal Communications Commission's competitive bidding rules. Some of the changes are necessitated by the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act and others are designed to enhance the Commission's competitive bidding program. This book contains: - The complete text of the Implementation of the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act and Modernization of the Commissions Competitive Bidding Rules and Procedures (US Federal Communications Commission Regulation) (FCC) (2018 Edition) - A table of contents with the page number of each section

Program Access Rules (US Federal Communications Commission Regulation) (FCC) (2018 Edition) The Law Library presents the complete text of the Program Access Rules (US Federal Communications Commission Regulation) (FCC) (2018 Edition). Updated as of May 29, 2018 In this document, the Commission declines to extend the prohibition on exclusive contracts involving satellite-delivered, cable-affiliated programming beyond its October 5, 2012 expiration date. Instead of this prohibition, the Commission will address exclusive contracts involving satellite-delivered, cable-affiliated programming on a case-by-case basis in response to program access complaints. The Commission also affirms its expanded discovery procedures for program access complaints. This book contains: - The complete text of the Program Access Rules (US Federal Communications Commission Regulation) (FCC) (2018 Edition) - A table of contents with the page number of each section

Amendment of Various Rules Affecting Wireless Radio Services (US Federal Communications Commission Regulation) (FCC) (2018 Edition) The Law Library presents the complete text of the Amendment of Various Rules Affecting Wireless Radio Services (US Federal Communications Commission Regulation) (FCC) (2018 Edition). Updated as of May 29, 2018 In this document, the Federal Communications Commission ("Commission") streamlines and harmonizes licensing provisions in the wireless radio services (WRS) that were identified in part during the Commission's 2000 and 2002 biennial regulatory reviews. The Commission concludes that streamlining and harmonizing these rules will clarify spectrum rights and obligations for affected licensees and support recent efforts to maximize the public benefits derived from the use of the radio spectrum. Among other matters, the Commission retains the references to ERP and EIRP in its rules, eliminates the transmitter-specific posting requirement of part 22 licensees, conforms the Emission Mask G to a modulation-independent mask that places no limitation on the spectral power density profile within the maximum authorized bandwidth, eliminates a rule which required the filing of certain outdated supplemental information, and eliminates certain transmitter output power limits rules. Further, in this document, the Commission eliminates many filing and data reporting requirements, some output power limits, and seeks comment on whether the Commission should increase other power limits. This book contains: - The complete text of the Amendment of Various Rules Affecting Wireless Radio Services (US Federal Communications Commission Regulation) (FCC) (2018 Edition) - A table of contents with the page number of each section