FCC Commits $1.2B in ECF Support

The FCC committed more than $1.2 billion in Emergency Connectivity Fund support for 3,040 schools, 260 libraries and 24 consortiums, it said Friday (see 2108250032). "The enthusiastic response to this program highlights just how much help is needed, and we look forward to providing additional support through our second application window that opens on September 28," said acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel. An additional round of funding commitments is expected "in coming weeks," said the agency.