FCC Debars Peretz Klein from E-Rate Program
Summary
The FCC Enforcement Bureau has debarred Peretz Klein from the E-Rate program and all federal universal service support mechanisms for three years, effective April 3, 2026. The debarment is issued pursuant to 47 CFR 54.8 and prohibits Mr. Klein from participating in these federal programs during the debarment period. Schools, libraries, and service providers must immediately cease any business arrangements with Mr. Klein.
What changed
The FCC Enforcement Bureau debarred Peretz Klein from the E-Rate program and all federal universal service support mechanisms for three years, effective April 3, 2026. The action is based on violations of E-Rate program rules and is issued pursuant to 47 CFR 54.8. The debarment letter (DA 26-264) was released on April 3, 2026.
Schools, libraries, and E-Rate service providers must immediately terminate any active contracts, consultant agreements, or business arrangements with Mr. Klein. Affected parties should review their current vendor and consultant relationships to ensure no prohibited associations with Mr. Klein exist during the three-year debarment period.
What to do next
- Terminate all active contracts and business arrangements with Peretz Klein effective April 3, 2026
- Audit current vendor and consultant relationships for any prohibited association with Peretz Klein
- Retain documentation of E-Rate program involvement with Peretz Klein in case of FCC inquiry
Penalties
Three-year debarment from E-Rate program and all federal universal service support mechanisms; prohibition from participating in universal service programs during the debarment period
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ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY:
The Enforcement Bureau (the “Bureau”) debars Peretz 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 April 3, 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) 418-1686 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 26-264, which was mailed to Mr. Klein and released on April 3, 2026. The complete text
of the notice of debarment is available on the FCC's website at https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-264A1.pdf.
Federal Communications Commission.
Christopher Sova, Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
[FR Doc. 2026-06535 Filed 4-2-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-C
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