Peretz Klein Debarred from E-Rate Program

FR: Federal Communications Commission

Filed April 3rd, 2026

Detected April 3rd, 2026

Summary

The FCC Enforcement Bureau has debarred Peretz Klein from the E-Rate program and all federal universal service support mechanisms for three years. The debarment takes effect April 3, 2026 or upon receipt of the debarment letter, whichever is first, pursuant to 47 CFR 54.8. This enforcement action prohibits Klein from participating in these programs through approximately April 2029.

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The FCC Enforcement Bureau has debarred Peretz Klein from the E-Rate program (federal schools and libraries universal service support mechanism) and all federal universal service support mechanisms for three years. The debarment is effective April 3, 2026 or upon receipt of the debarment letter DA 26-264, whichever occurs first, and will continue for three years. This action is taken pursuant to 47 CFR 54.8.

Schools, libraries, and telecommunications providers participating in or seeking to participate in E-Rate or universal service programs should immediately review their vendor and consultant relationships to ensure no dealings with Mr. Klein occur during the debarment period. Organizations should update procurement and contracting procedures to include debarment verification checks. The complete text of the debarment notice (DA 26-264) is available on the FCC website.

What to do next

Review all vendor and consultant relationships involving E-Rate and universal service programs for connections to Peretz Klein
Update procurement and contracting procedures to include verification against the FCC debarment list
Report any identified violations or ongoing dealings with Mr. Klein to the FCC Enforcement Bureau

Penalties

Debarment from E-Rate program and all federal universal service support mechanisms for three years; potential additional enforcement actions for violations during debarment period

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Notice Debarment; Federal E-Rate Program

A Notice by the Federal Communications Commission on 04/03/2026

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Public Inspection Published Document: 2026-06535 (91 FR 16938) Document Headings ###### Federal Communications Commission

[DA 26-264; FR ID 337499]

AGENCY:

Federal Communications Commission.

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.

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Published Document: 2026-06535 (91 FR 16938)