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FCC Debars Sholem Steinberg from E-Rate and USF Programs

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Filed March 20th, 2026
Detected March 21st, 2026
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Summary

The FCC Enforcement Bureau has debarred Sholem Steinberg from participating in the E-Rate and other Universal Service Fund (USF) programs. This action follows related enforcement actions against individuals convicted of fraud in these programs.

What changed

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Enforcement Bureau has issued a Notice of Debarment against Sholem Steinberg, prohibiting participation in activities related to the E-Rate and other Universal Service Fund (USF) programs. This action is part of ongoing efforts to combat fraud within these vital telecommunications funding mechanisms and is linked to previous enforcement actions against individuals convicted of defrauding the E-Rate program.

This debarment imposes a significant restriction on Sholem Steinberg's ability to engage with federally funded telecommunications initiatives. Regulated entities and individuals involved in the E-Rate and USF programs should be aware of this action and ensure strict compliance with program rules to avoid similar enforcement measures. The FCC's continued focus on enforcement in this area underscores the importance of integrity and adherence to regulations.

What to do next

  1. Review related document concerning FCC bans on convicted E-Rate fraudsters.
  2. Ensure all personnel involved in E-Rate and USF programs are aware of debarment actions and program integrity requirements.

Penalties

Debarment from E-Rate and USF programs.

Source document (simplified)

  • Full Title: Notice of Debarment
  • Document Type: Notice
  • Bureau(s): Enforcement
  • Description FCC Enforcement Bureau debars Sholem Steinberg from participating in activities related to E-Rate and other Universal Service Fund programs.
  • DA/FCC #: DA-26-265 Related Document(s): News Release - FCC Bans Seven Convicted E-Rate Fraudsters from USF Programs

Files

Notice: docx pdf txt

Document Dates

  • Released On:

Mar 20, 2026

  • Adopted Date:

Mar 20, 2026

  • Issued On:

Mar 20, 2026

Named provisions

Notice of Debarment

Source

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Classification

Agency
FCC
Filed
March 20th, 2026
Instrument
Enforcement
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive
Document ID
DA-26-265

Who this affects

Applies to
Employers
Industry sector
5170 Telecommunications
Activity scope
E-Rate Program Participation Universal Service Fund Participation
Geographic scope
United States US

Taxonomy

Primary area
Telecommunications
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
Universal Service Fund E-Rate Program

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