Education Rate, or E-Rate, is an ongoing federal program that helps provide schools and libraries with internet access at affordable rates. Learning happens almost everywhere—stay connected whether you're inside a classroom, at libraries, or during transit.
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Expand internet access with E-Rate.
For the experience your students deserve.
Experience unlimited data designed to scale with your school.
Enjoy affordable connectivity on the go with America’s largest 5G network and unleash learning beyond the classroom walls.
Delivered via 5G cellular network; speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks, including data prioritization.
eSIM support and unlimited data.
Education-grade content filtering for all devices attached to the
Ruggedized hardware with an operating temperature range of -30° to 70° C.
Multi-year contract availability and the flexibility of a one-year term with extension.
The federal E-Rate program helps schools and libraries receive funding for eligible equipment and connectivity services. Visit the Universal Service Administrative Co. (USAC) website to learn more.
Learn more about the application process and how to collect competitive bids, choose a provider, submit your application for review, and collect reimbursement post-approval. Get started here.
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Connectivity is knowledge—and opportunity—for students, families, and communities. Our world-class team of former educators and administrators helps schools meet their unique connectivity needs and provides ongoing support.
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Find everything you need to know about E-Rate—from account set-up, to FCC forms, to other helpful resources—in this program overview.
Join USAC online to learn more about the E-Rate program and how to participate as either an applicant or service provider.
Attend a USAC-run webinar—Q&A included—and learn more about E-Rate program rules, compliance, filings, support, and more.
Learn about the program step by step with USAC’s interactive E-Rate process overview for applicants.
More of a visual learner? See your next steps in color and track your progress with this simple flowchart.
Questions on E-Rate program terms? Learn the program from A-Z with USAC’s glossary of E-Rate terms and definitions.
To participate in E-Rate, you must be an eligible school or library. The level of funding available to any particular applicant through E-Rate is determined by USAC and is based on a coefficient of location and the percentage of the student population that qualifies to participate in the National School Lunch Program.
If you are unfamiliar with E-Rate, a good first step is to learn about E-Rate eligibility and eligible services. If you are an applicant (a school, library, district, or consortium), you can review the application process. Once you understand the process, click on the ‘Before You Begin’ link to learn about what you need to know before you file your first form.
USAC has developed some helpful handouts to help make the application process easier to understand, including an SL Process Overview for Applicants.
NOTE: If you receive equipment or service through
You’ll need to figure out what discounts and which services you qualify for. Find out more at https://www.usac.org/e-rate/applicant-process/applying-for-discounts.
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Applicants interested in the E-Rate program can also get additional information on the Universal Service Administration Company (USAC) website at http://usac.org/sl/.
The Universal Service Administration Company (USAC) maintains a glossary of E-Rate terms on its website at https://www.usac.org/e-rate/resources/glossary-of-terms/.
Each E-Rate Funding Year begins on July 1st and concludes on June 30th of the following year. For example, FY 2024 begins on July 1, 2024 and will end on June 30th, 2025.
The E-Rate Funding Year represents the length of time that services may be delivered for a specific funding commitment. Please visit http://www.usac.org/sl for more information about funding commitments and applying for E-Rate services.
The EPC can help troubleshoot. Call them at 888-203-8100.
A Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) is a unique nine-digit number assigned to telecommunication companies throughout the United States by the administrator of the Federal Universal Service Fund, the Universal Service Administrative Company, also known commonly as USAC. Carrier SPINs are required to be provided by applicants for E-Rate when completing their Form 471 and/or when requesting a change in carriers.
If you are an E-Rate applicant ready to submit your Form 471 and you are interested in using
Take advantage of E-Rate federal funding.
