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CSM SUBMITS COMMENTS TO THE FCC 2026 DRAFT E-RATE ELIGIBLE SERVICES LIST
On October 15, 2025, CSM submitted comments to the FCC FY 2026 Draft E-Rate Eligible Services List. Due to the federal government shutdown these comments are not yet published on the FCC website under docket 13-184.  Our goal is to help simplify the program and align it with how schools and libraries actually purchase and manage technology today.  Here’s a quick summary of our key points:  We support  the FCC’s proposal to move all software licenses under Category Two – In
Oct 292 min read


CSM ADVOCACY ALERT: FCC REQUESTS COMMENTS ON E-RATE ELIGIBLE SERVICES LIST FOR FUNDING YEAR 2026
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking comment on the E-Rate Eligible Services List for Funding Year 2026 . CSM is...
Oct 72 min read


FCC REVERSES COURSE ON SCHOOL BUS WIFI AND OFF-CAMPUS HOTSPOT ELIGIBILITY
On September 30, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued two decisions that directly impact how schools and libraries...
Oct 13 min read


E-RATE UPDATES: FY2025 COMMITMENTS AND PREPARING FOR FY2026
USAC has released Wave 13 of FY2025 Funding Commitment Decision Letters (FCDLs) Â as of July 17, with total commitments now exceeding...
Jul 242 min read


MAKING CONNECTIONS AT GAMEIS 2025
Frank Biehl and Jessica Olsen at our CSM Consulting, Inc. booth for GAMEIS 2025 CSM Consulting Inc. is making connections at GAMEIS 2025,...
Jul 91 min read


SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS E-RATE PROGRAM: WHAT IT MEANS FOR SCHOOLS & LIBRARIES
Supreme Court Confirms Support for Affordable Connectivity On June 27, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an important decision that...
Jul 11 min read


E-RATE PROGRAM UPDATE: KEY DEADLINES, FUNDING NEWS, & TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FROM USAC
As part of our commitment to keeping you informed and compliant with E-Rate program requirements, we’re sharing important updates from...
Jun 232 min read
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