E-Rate
The E-Rate program helps eligible schools and libraries obtain affordable telecommunications and internet services through federal funding support. Idaho’s E-Rate resources assist schools in navigating program requirements, improving connectivity, and expanding access to digital learning opportunities.
Reliable broadband access is essential for classroom instruction, online learning, administrative operations, and student engagement. E-Rate support helps schools maintain and enhance the technology infrastructure needed to support modern education environments.
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.
Resources for Idaho Schools
- E-Rate Customer Support Center: 888-203-8100
- E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC)
From the Official USAC and FCC Sites
To-Do List
Please contact us for assistance or to schedule a consultation.
E-Rate and Broadband Form Table
| FCC Form | 470 | Admin Window | 471 | 486 | 472 | 500, or Service Substitution |
| When | For new contracts | Every Year | As needed | |||
| Purpose | Solicit bids/quotes for service/hardware | Maintain current information | Apply For Funding | Enables Invoicing | E-Rate Invoicing | Report a change to a funded application |
| Timeline | July – January | November – December | January – March | Once service and/or hardware is officially delivered and in use. | Invoice E-Rate for reimbursement. Not applicable if service provider discounts line item. |
500: Changes involving dates on application, deadlines, cancellations. Service Substitution: Change bandwidth or vendor/hardware. |
| Step | Step 2 | Step 1 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | As needed |