November 18, 2025
FCC Rescinds E-Rate Eligibility for School Bus Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Hotspots
The FCC rescinded the eligibility of school bus Wi-Fi, or other similar access point technologies, including the equipment needed to provide such service on school buses, in a Declaratory Ruling adopted September 30, 2025 (FCC 25-63). The eligibility decision applies beginning with FY2025 funding requests, and going forward, applicants will not be able to apply for Wi-Fi on school buses.
Pending FY2025 funding requests for school bus W-Fi will be denied. However, FY2024 funding requests are not impacted.
The FCC also made off-premises use of Wi-Fi hotspots and internet services for those hotspots ineligible for E-Rate support in an Order on Reconsideration issued September 30, 2025 (FCC 25-62). Pending FY2025 funding requests for this equipment and services will be denied. Going forward, applicants will not be able to request funding for off-premises Wi-Fi equipment and services.
Due to the two Commission decisions, the WCB also released an amended FY2025 Eligible Services List (ESL) on September 30, 2025, removing the eligibility of services related to school
bus Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi hotspots.
November 18, 2025
Fall Training: Eligible Services 101
On December 3, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. E.T., USAC will review E-Rate eligible services. After the presentation, we will conduct a Q&A session. There are no prerequisites for this webinar. Register.
November 18, 2025
Fall Training: The EPC Administrative Window Webinar
On December 2, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. E.T. USAC will discuss the EPC Administrative Window – the period during which applicants can make updates to their EPC profile information to prepare for the upcoming FCC Form 471 application filing window. We will discuss how to update your EPC profile, and some Administrative Window best practices. After the presentation, we will conduct a Q&A session. Register.
November 18, 2025
Fall Training: E-Rate Post-Commitment Process Webinar
On November 25, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. E.T. USAC will discuss the applicant’s roles and responsibilities in the E-Rate Post-Commitment Process and other post-commitment activities, including filing the FCC Form 486, the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA), service substitutions, commitment adjustments, appeals, and more. After the presentation, there will be time for questions and answers. Register.
November 18, 2025
Fall Training: Category Two (C2) Budgets Webinar
On November 20, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. E.T. In this applicant-focused presentation, USAC will provide an overview of C2 budgets and C2 budget guidance for the new FY2026-2030 C2 budget cycle. After the presentation, we will conduct a Q&A session. Register.
