FCC Suspends John Comito from E-Rate Program and Initiates Debarment Proceedings
Summary
The FCC Enforcement Bureau has suspended John Comito from the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism (E-Rate Program) and all universal service support mechanisms. The Bureau is also commencing debarment proceedings against Mr. Comito. Any person with an existing contract or intent to contract with Mr. Comito to provide or receive services related to schools and libraries support may file an opposition request within 30 days or by May 13, 2026, whichever comes first.
What changed
The FCC Enforcement Bureau has issued a notice of suspension for John Comito from the E-Rate Program and all universal service support mechanisms, pursuant to 47 CFR 54.8 and 47 CFR 0.111(a)(14). The suspension prevents Mr. Comito from continuing to benefit from these programs pending resolution of debarment proceedings. Additionally, debarment proceedings are being initiated against him. Parties who have existing contracts with or intend to contract with Mr. Comito in matters related to schools and libraries support may respond by filing an opposition request within 30 days of receiving the suspension letter or by May 13, 2026, whichever is earlier. The Bureau will decide on any opposition request within 90 days. Telecommunications service providers and educational institutions participating in E-Rate funded projects should review their contracts and relationships with Mr. Comito and consider whether opposition filings are necessary to protect their interests in ongoing projects.
What to do next
- Affected parties with existing or planned contracts with John Comito related to schools and libraries support may file an opposition request by May 13, 2026
- Submit opposition requests with supporting documentation to the Investigations and Hearings Division
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ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY:
The Enforcement Bureau (the Bureau) gives notice of the suspension of John Comito from the schools and libraries universal
service support mechanism (or E-Rate Program) and all universal service support mechanisms. Additionally, the Bureau gives
notice that debarment proceedings are commencing against Mr. Comito, or any person who has an existing contract with or intends
to contract with him to provide or receive services in matters arising out of activities associated with or related to the
schools and libraries support, may respond by filing an opposition request, supported by documentation.
DATES:
Opposition requests must be submitted within 30 days of receiving the suspension letter or by May 13, 2026, whichever comes
first. The Bureau will decide on any opposition request within 90 days.
ADDRESSES:
Federal Communications Commission, Enforcement Bureau, Investigations and Hearings Division, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC
20554.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Christopher Sova, Federal Communications Commission, Enforcement Bureau, Investigations and Hearings Division, 45 L Street
NE, Washington, DC 20554. Christopher Sova may be contacted by phone at (202) 418-1868 or by email at Christopher.Sova@fcc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Bureau has suspension and debarment authority pursuant to 47 CFR 54.8 and 47 CFR 0.111(a)(14). Suspensions ensure that
suspended parties cannot continue to benefit from the schools and libraries mechanism pending resolution of the debarment
process. Attached is the suspension letter, DA 26-307, which was mailed to Mr. Comito, and released on April 13, 2026. The
complete text of the notice of suspension and initiation of debarment proceedings is available on the FCC's website at https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-307A1.pdf.
Federal Communications Commission.
Christopher Sova, Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
[FR Doc. 2026-07075 Filed 4-10-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-C
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