Notice: Ben Klein Debarred from E-Rate Program for Three Years

FR: Federal Communications Commission

Filed March 27th, 2026

Detected March 27th, 2026

Summary

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has debarred Ben Klein from the federal E-Rate program and all universal service support mechanisms for three years. This action commences on the date Mr. Klein receives the debarment letter or March 27, 2026, whichever is earlier.

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), through its Enforcement Bureau, has issued a notice of debarment against Ben Klein, prohibiting him from participating in the E-Rate program and all federal universal service support mechanisms for a period of three years. This action is taken pursuant to 47 CFR 54.8 and is detailed in debarment letter DA 26-258, which was released on March 27, 2026.

This debarment imposes a significant restriction on Mr. Klein's ability to engage with federal support programs. Compliance officers should ensure that any individuals or entities associated with Mr. Klein are aware of this prohibition and take necessary steps to prevent any circumvention of the debarment order. The debarment commences either upon receipt of the letter or March 27, 2026, and will last for three years, impacting future eligibility for E-Rate funding.

What to do next

Verify debarment status of Ben Klein against E-Rate and universal service support mechanisms.
Ensure no association with Ben Klein in participation of federal universal service support programs during the three-year debarment period.

Penalties

Debarment from the federal E-Rate program and all federal universal service support mechanisms for three years.

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Notice Debarment; Federal E-Rate Program

A Notice by the Federal Communications Commission on 03/27/2026

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Public Inspection Published Document: 2026-06014 (91 FR 14850) Document Headings ###### Federal Communications Commission

[DA 26-258; FR ID 337480]

AGENCY:

Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

The Enforcement Bureau (the “Bureau”) debars Ben Klein from the federal schools and libraries universal service support mechanism (E-Rate program) and all federal universal service support mechanisms for three years.

DATES:

Debarment commences on the date Mr. Klein receives the debarment letter or March 27, 2026, whichever date comes first, and will continue for three years.

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) 418-1420 or by email at Christopher.Sova@fcc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Bureau debars Mr. Klein from the E-Rate program and all federal universal service support mechanisms for three years pursuant to 47 CFR 54.8. Attached is the debarment letter, DA 26-258, which was mailed to Mr. Klein and released on March 27, 2026. The complete text of the notice of debarment is available on the FCC's website at https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-258A1.pdf.

Federal Communications Commission.

Christopher Sova,

Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau.

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[FR Doc. 2026-06014 Filed 3-26-26; 8:45 am]

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Published Document: 2026-06014 (91 FR 14850)