09/12/2026
PEOPLES LIBRARY NEEDS YOUR HELP️️‼️
The Federal Communications Commission is proposing the elimination of eRate funding which would be devastating to schools and libraries across the country.
eRate funding enables libraries to provide free public internet access, supports wifi access, and to maintain secure networks to serve patrons who need these resources.
eRate is not funded by taxpayer dollars, but through telecom companies as part of the Universal Service Fee.
Elimination of eRate funds would result in sharp increases in costs to provide internet – and that money would need to come from somewhere - meaning less funding potentially available for resources and programs.
You have the opportunity to let the FCC know how vital eRate is to the survival of schools and libraries! We encourage you to make a comment and include details and stories about how important the library’s high-quality internet access is.
Please also share your comments and stories with our federal officials – Congressman Guy Reschenthaler, Senator Dave McCormick, and U.S. Senator John Fetterman.
VISIT:
The SHLB Coalition advocates for policies and programs that enable anchor institutions to obtain and promote open, secure, high-quality broadband services to support connectivity and opportunity for all.
