FCC Commits Nearly $78M in Additional ECF

The FCC committed nearly $78 million in additional Emergency Connectivity Fund support Wednesday, totaling nearly $6.1 billion to date (see 2210050063). The new funding will support applications from the first and third application filing windows, said a news release. “As the school year progresses, we need to make sure that kids can connect with teachers and homework assignments when classes finish for the day,” said Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel.