Funds For Learning’s 2025 E-rate Trends Report offers a clear snapshot of how schools and libraries view the federal connectivity program—and why they’re pushing for its next evolution. Drawing on a nationwide applicant survey and public funding data, the report shows near-universal confidence in E-rate’s role: 97. 6% of respondents say the funding is vital to their mission, and most describe it as reliable year after year, crediting it with faster internet and stronger connectivity.