Ben Klein Debarred from Federal E-Rate Program

Regs.gov: Federal Communications Commission

Filed March 27th, 2026

Detected March 28th, 2026

Summary

The FCC's Enforcement Bureau has debarred Ben Klein from the federal E-Rate program and all federal universal service support mechanisms for three years. The debarment commences on the date Mr. Klein receives the debarment letter or March 27, 2026, whichever is earlier.

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What changed

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Enforcement Bureau has issued a debarment against Ben Klein, prohibiting him from participating in the federal E-Rate program and all other 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.

This debarment imposes a significant restriction on Mr. Klein's ability to engage with federal universal service programs. Regulated entities and individuals involved in the E-Rate program should be aware of this action and ensure no association or participation with the debarred individual. The debarment period begins either upon receipt of the debarment letter or March 27, 2026, whichever occurs first, and will last for three years.

What to do next

Review debarment letter DA 26-258 for specific details
Ensure no business dealings with Ben Klein related to federal universal service support mechanisms

Penalties

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

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Content

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. BILLING CODE 6712-01-P

[FR Doc. 2026-06014 Filed 3-26-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-C