On September 30, the FCC released an order seek comment on the FY26 draft ESL (Eligible Services List). Comments are due by October 15 and reply comments due by October 30. A summary and the order are below.

• Link to the order
• Bus-wifi and mobile hotspots have been removed
• FCC is seeking comment on how eligible software and services are categorized on the ESL. This involves the categorization of BMIC and MIBS.