E-Rate Services - Key Benefits
- Discounts on services: Schools and libraries can receive significant discounts on broadband, managed internal connections, and maintenance services.
- Tailored for your needs: Discounts are determined by the poverty level and rural status of the institution, ensuring equitable access to vital technology.
- Comprehensive support: E-Rate covers services ranging from basic telecommunications to advanced internal connections, including Wi-Fi infrastructure.
How It Works: Simplifying the Process
Identify Needs: Schools and libraries assess their technology requirements for internet access, telecommunications, and internal connections.
Competitive Bidding: Once identified, they submit a request for bids through the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC). Vendors then respond with competitive offers.
Select & Apply: Schools choose the most cost-effective solution and apply to USAC for funding approval.
Receive Funding: After services are provided, applicants receive reimbursement for the approved discount amount, making it easy to manage technology upgrades.
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Funding Year 2025 is the last year of the 5 year funding cycle
Eligible schools and libraries can receive discounts ranging from 20% to 90% based on their level of need, ensuring that even rural and high-poverty schools get the support they require. This funding helps drive access to high-speed internet, facilitating the growth of digital learning technologies and online resources.
Be sure to check your available budget before it resets next year. Budgets do not carry over.
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Why Work with MicroK12?
MicroK12 can give you peace of mind through your E-Rate experience because we have the resources to help you! MicroK12 dipped our toes into the E-Rate process as early as 2005 and have been growing our presence ever since. MicroK12 has been consistently awarded millions of dollars in E-rate funding through products and services each year. We have four certified engineers on staff and have two dedicated E-rate administrators to help with your needs.
We simplify the E-Rate process for K-12 schools by guiding you from application to implementation. Our team ensures you maximize your E-Rate funding while building a future-ready digital infrastructure. We also help schools meet all FCC and state procurement regulations, allowing you to focus on what matters most—educating students.
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Do you have questions about the E-Rate process? Do you need help with how to get started? Our E-Rate team can assist you!