The program provides discounts to assist most schools and libraries in the United States to obtain affordable telecommunications and internet access. It is one of four support programs funded through the Universal Service fee charged to companies that provide interstate and/or international telecommunication services.
You have 120 days from start of service or receipt of Funding Commitment Decision Letter to file your Form 486, whichever is later. Do not let this date slip upon you.
Quick References
- District Technology Coordinators - Alphabetical Listing
- Mississippi Educational Computing Association (MECA)
- Mississippi Educational Technology Leaders Association (METLA)
- Letter of Agency 2021-2023
- E-Rate Webinar PowerPoint 2020-2021 - Preparing for FY2020
- E-Rate Newbie Training 2021
- FY2021 E-Rate Webinar PowerPoint
- Eligible Services List – FY2020
- State Master Contract 2019-2030
Resources
- Audit Information
- BEAR Contact Information
- Contracts & EPL's
- Billed Entity Numbers 2018
- Purchasing
- Service Substitutions
- SPIN Search
- Urban / Rural Status Tool
- Technology Standards for Students
- Technology Standards for Educators
- Technology Standards for Education Leaders
E-Tate Terms and Information
- E-Rate Acronyms
- E-Rate Form 472
- E-Rate Forms - EPC
- E-Rate Binder Table of Content Tabs
- E-Rate Category 2 Calculation Spreadsheet
- E-Rate Timeline
Webinars
- E-Rate Webinar 2020-2021 - Preparing for FY2020
- 2nd E-Rate Window / Contract 5000
- Contract 4000 / 5000 / Letter of Intent
- E-Rate Newbie Webinar - 10/29/2020
- E-Rate Newbie Webinar - 9/8/2021
- FY2021 E-Rate Roadshow Webinar - 12/4/2020
Emergency Connectivity Fund Program
USAC / SLD Contact Information
- USAC Website
- SLD Client Bureau
- Telephone 1-888-203-8100
- Email: question@universalservice.org