FCC Suspends Charles Jones from E-Rate School Funding Program Amid Review
Published Date: 4/16/2026
Notice
Summary
Charles A. Jones is suspended from the schools and libraries support program (E-Rate) and all related services while the FCC starts a process to possibly ban him from these programs. Anyone working with him can respond with objections by May 18, 2026. This move stops him from getting program benefits during the review, which will be decided within 90 days.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Named Individual Suspended from E‑Rate
Charles A. Jones is suspended from the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism (the E‑Rate Program) and all universal service support mechanisms effective with the suspension letter released on April 16, 2026. While suspended, he cannot continue to benefit from those programs pending resolution of debarment proceedings, which the Bureau will decide within 90 days.
Deadline to Oppose Suspension for Contracting Parties
Anyone who has an existing contract with, or intends to contract with, Charles A. Jones for services related to the schools and libraries support program may file an opposition request. Opposition requests must be filed within 30 days of receiving the suspension letter or by May 18, 2026 (whichever comes first), and the Bureau will decide on any opposition within 90 days.
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