Groups Back SHLB Additional ECF Funding Window Request

Open a third FCC Emergency Connectivity Fund application filing window, urged the Information Technology Industry Council, Competitive Carriers Association, Incompas, USTelecom and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in a letter to commissioners posted Wednesday in docket 21-93. The groups backed a similar request by the Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition (see 2201310071). They also backed "extending the limited waiver of the gift rule" until June 30, 2023, to coincide with the program's service delivery date.