FCC Alters Rules for E-Rate

Washington Post Reports, The Federal Communications Commission voted yesterday to tighten financial guidelines on the E-Rate. The new rules are designed to discourage needy schools and libraries from using discounts under the program to buy equipment for wealthier schools and libraries. Under the new rules, equipment must be held for at least three years before it can be transferred to another facility. In addition, the FCC voted to prohibit institutions from using discounts under the program to upgrade equipment more than twice in five years.