Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:WC Docket No. 21-455, CC Docket No. 02-6
Promoting Fair and Open Competitive Bidding in the E-Rate Program; Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism
Federal Communications Commission — observed across 2 documents over 118 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.
In plain English
The FCC now requires schools and libraries to use open, competitive bidding when buying internet and phone services through a federal discount program, making sure vendors compete fairly for contracts. If you sell those services to schools, expect more competition and clearer rules for how your bids will be judged.
First seen
May 19, 2026
Last seen
Sep 14, 2026
Latest stage
Rule
PRORULE → RULE
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Effective on
Monday, September 14, 2026
Stage timeline
Final·May 19, 2026·91 FR 29051
Promoting Fair and Open Competitive Bidding in the E-Rate Program; Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism
effective Jun 18, 2026#2026-10011
Final·Sep 14, 2026·91 FR 58027
Promoting Fair and Open Competitive Bidding in the E-Rate Program; Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism
effective Sep 14, 2026#2026-18780