Usac e-rate program

Helping households obtain the communications services they need to participate and function in today's digital world. Providing funding to companies working to expand connectivity infrastructures in unserved or underserved areas. Connecting Millions to Broadband Services. The Universal Service Fund helps communities and people across the U. Public or private schools K , libraries, and groups of schools and libraries e. See the full list.

Internet access, telecommunications services, and related equipment are eligible for discounts. These steps will help applicants navigate the process to get funding.

For service providers, please follow these steps. In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. The Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program customer service centers will remain open during normal operating hours. If you are not sure of your eligibility status, you may need to contact your higher-level administrative agency — your state department of education, your state library, or other organization — to assist you. Note: Schools and libraries can apply on their own or they can form consortia to aggregate demand and thereby negotiate lower prices.

The entity leading the consortium may or may not be eligible for discounts. This list contains a description of the products and services that will be eligible for discounts, along with additional helpful information such as eligibility conditions for each category of service for each specified funding year. In general, your school district or library system must have an account in the E-rate Productivity Center EPC to file program forms, receive notifications, and conduct other program activities.

Independent schools and libraries, consortia and statewide applicants also have accounts. You must have an account administrator who manages your account, grants rights to other users, and provides or updates information on the schools in your school district or libraries in your library system. Select the Contact Us link from the upper right menu on your landing page. Call us at Monday-Friday a.

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