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FCC Debars Susan Klein from Universal Service Fund Programs

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

The FCC Enforcement Bureau has issued a notice debarring Susan Klein from participating in any activities related to E-Rate and other Universal Service Fund programs. This action follows related enforcement actions against individuals involved in E-Rate fraud.

What changed

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Enforcement Bureau has issued a Notice of Debarment against Susan Klein, prohibiting her participation in any activities associated with the Universal Service Fund (USF) programs, including the E-Rate program. This action is part of the FCC's ongoing efforts to combat fraud within these critical telecommunications funding mechanisms.

This debarment means Susan Klein is barred from engaging in any business or activity that receives funding from or is administered by the Universal Service Fund. Regulated entities involved with USF programs, particularly the E-Rate program, should ensure that Susan Klein is not involved in any of their operations or applications to avoid potential violations and associated penalties. This action is linked to previous enforcement orders against individuals convicted of E-Rate fraud.

What to do next

  1. Ensure Susan Klein is not involved in any activities related to Universal Service Fund programs.
  2. Review existing USF program participation for any involvement of Susan Klein.

Penalties

Debarment from Universal Service Fund programs.

Source document (simplified)

  • Full Title: Notice of Debarment
  • Document Type: Notice
  • Bureau(s): Enforcement
  • Description FCC Enforcement Bureau debars Susan Klein from participating in activities related to E-Rate and other Universal Service Fund programs.
  • DA/FCC #: DA-26-268 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

Source

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Classification

Agency
FCC
Published
March 20th, 2026
Instrument
Notice
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive
Document ID
DA-26-268

Who this affects

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

Taxonomy

Primary area
Telecommunications
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
Universal Service Fund Enforcement

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