Notice of Suspension Issued, Mark Whitaker - E-Rate and USF Programs

FCC Enforcement Orders

Filed April 7th, 2026

Detected April 8th, 2026

Summary

FCC Enforcement Bureau issued a Notice of Suspension barring Mark Whitaker from participating in E-Rate and Universal Service Fund programs, and initiated formal debarment proceedings. The enforcement action follows a criminal conviction and prohibits Whitaker from involvement in any USF-supported activities pending the outcome of debarment proceedings.

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What changed

The FCC Enforcement Bureau has issued a Notice of Suspension against Mark Whitaker, prohibiting his participation in all activities related to E-Rate and other Universal Service Fund programs. The suspension stems from a criminal conviction and triggers the initiation of formal debarment proceedings under FCC rules. The document DA-26-310 formally documents this enforcement action.

E-Rate program participants, schools, libraries, and service providers must immediately verify they are not engaging with suspended parties. Any contracts or agreements with Whitaker or associated entities may be void or subject to FCC scrutiny. The debarment proceedings, once finalized, will extend the prohibition period and may apply to related entities.

What to do next

Verify no existing contracts or agreements with Mark Whitaker or entities associated with him
Review E-Rate program participant lists for any parties subject to this suspension
Report any suspected connections to suspended parties to FCC Enforcement Bureau

Penalties

Program suspension and pending debarment from Universal Service Fund programs; individuals or entities engaging with suspended parties in USF programs may face enforcement consequences.

Source document (simplified)

Full Title: Notice of Suspension Issued, Mark Whitaker
Document Type: Notice
Bureau(s): Enforcement
Description FCC Enforcement Bureau suspends Mark Whitaker from participating in activities related to E-Rate and other Universal Service Fund programs, and begins debarment proceedings.
DA/FCC #: DA-26-310 Related Document(s): News Release - FCC Suspends Seven Convicted Criminals from USF Programs