Broadband and E-Rate Services

The Board of Education offers E-Rate education and assistance for Idaho schools seeking funding for Internet services and equipment. In addition, the Broadband Reimbursement Program provides procurement recommendations and for E-Rate eligible Internet services.

A cross-section of a fiber optic cable.
Broadband and E-Rate Services

Fiber optics enable broadband at the speed of light, which empower educators and students to expand their horizons.

May 16: Deadline to submit Broadband Invoices

Please upload invoices for your LEA’s eligible Internet Access (IA) and Wide Area Network (WAN) you currently have on hand in the coming days, and any additional invoices as you receive them using your school’s unique file submission link.

Newsletters

For official State communications, please contact your ISEE Data Technology Personnel to ensure you are listed as the E-Rate/Broadband Coordinator (ERBC) in the Idaho District Contact Information portal. NOTE: ERBC Contact should not be a third-party E-Rate consultant; school staff only.

E-Rate

E-Rate

E-Rate is an annual funding program overseen by USAC and the FCC to make Internet services and hardware available to schools nationwide. Please contact us to schedule virtual training or assistance any time.

Broadband Reimbursement Program

Broadband Reimbursement Program

Internet and WAN services eligible for E-Rate may also be eligible for reimbursement through the Broadband Reimbursement Program.

Broadband Infrastructure Improvement Grant (B.I.I.G.)

Broadband Infrastructure Improvement Grant (B.I.I.G.)

Idaho invests in dedicated fiber infrastructure for its schools and libraries through “B.I.I.G.,” the Broadband Infrastructure Investment Grant (Idaho 33-910). The grant unlocks additional E-Rate dollars to fund special construction projects for new fiber.