E-Rate Program Debarment - Simon Goldbrener

Regs.gov: Federal Communications Commission

Filed March 31st, 2026

Detected April 1st, 2026

Summary

The FCC Enforcement Bureau has debarred Simon Goldbrener from the E-Rate program and all federal universal service support mechanisms for three years pursuant to 47 CFR 54.8. The debarment letter (DA 26-266) was released on March 31, 2026, and takes effect upon receipt or that date, whichever is earlier. Schools and libraries participating in E-Rate must immediately cease any active arrangements with Mr. Goldbrener.

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The FCC Enforcement Bureau issued a final debarment order against Simon Goldbrener, prohibiting his participation in the E-Rate program and all federal universal service support mechanisms for three years under 47 CFR 54.8. The debarment commences on the earlier of Mr. Goldbrener receiving the debarment letter or March 31, 2026. This enforcement action affects schools and libraries receiving federal universal service support.

Educational institutions with active E-Rate funded projects involving Mr. Goldbrener must immediately terminate those relationships to maintain program compliance. Violations of debarment orders may result in program penalties, including loss of funding eligibility. The Bureau's Investigations and Hearings Division can be contacted at (202) 418-1868 for questions regarding this action.

What to do next

Immediately terminate any active contracts, agreements, or arrangements with Simon Goldbrener related to E-Rate or universal service programs
Review all current E-Rate funded projects to ensure no prohibited parties are involved
Document the termination of relationships with Mr. Goldbrener and retain records for program compliance audits

Penalties

Three-year debarment from the E-Rate program and all federal universal service support mechanisms; potential program penalties including loss of funding eligibility for non-compliant entities

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ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

The Enforcement Bureau (the “Bureau”) debars Simon Goldbrener 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. Goldbrener receives the debarment letter or March 31, 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) 418-1868 or by email at Christopher.Sova@fcc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Bureau debars Mr. Goldbrener 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 26-266, which was mailed to Mr. Goldbrener and released on March
31, 2026. The complete text of the notice of debarment is available on the FCC's website at https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-266A1.pdf.

Federal Communications Commission.

Christopher Sova, Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. BILLING CODE 6712-01-P

[FR Doc. 2026-06206 Filed 3-30-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-C