FCC Announces Over $13.9 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding

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On July 12, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission announced it is committing over $13.9 million in a new funding round through the Emergency Connectivity Fund Program, which provides digital tools and services to support students in communities across the country. Today’s funding commitment supports applications from the third application window, benefitting approximately 35,000 students nationwide, including students in California, New York, Illinois, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, and Virginia.

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