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Arizona E-Rate Program

Arizona E-rate Program

Arizona E-rate Program

The E-Rate Program is a national program offered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), which administers the Universal Service Fund on behalf of the FCC (Federal Communications Commission). As an independent not-for-profit under the guidance of the FCC, USAC's mission is to bring the high-speed Internet (broadband) to areas of the country underserved by existing utilities. The Schools and Libraries (E-Rate) Program helps schools and libraries connect to broadband Internet and voice services at discounted rates. For information on Free and Reduced Lunch numbers click the link: http://www.azed.gov/hns/frp/

 

Funding Year 2022—It's Time to Get Started

With the new changes and updates to the E-rate program, we highly recommend that Arizona schools and districts begin preparing for the Funding Year 2021 application now.

E-Rate Forms and Guides

 

Applying for E-Rate

USAC's Schools and Libraries Program "Before You Begin" webpage provides thorough documentation of the application process. To start, you might want to check out their application process flowchart.

E-Rate Application Process Flow Chart

 

An E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC) account is required to apply for the program. If you do not already have an account, contact Arizona's E-rate Coordinator, Milan Eaton.

  • Category 1 and Category 2 services can be submitted on the same 470.  You can also submit multiple 470s.
  • Dates and spellings must be consistent across applications and the FRN. Many applications are rejected due to simple, easy to fix, errors. Double-check all applications and forms before filing.
  • Multi-year contracts, up to 5 years, makes the application process more streamlined.
  • New FCC Form 470 will be only online and is available now.

E-Rate Forms and Guides

  • ALL applicants must file their FCC Form 471 online.
  • Item 21 is embedded in the FCC Form 471 beginning 2015.
  • Discounts are calculated for the organization as a whole.
  • Rural status is determined at the district/system level and only if more than 50% of schools are rural.
  • Do not request more than $170 per student over a 5 year term (it will save you PIA questions later)
  • Include a full list of all Item 21 items (it will save questions later)

E-Rate Forms and Guides

On the day the FCDLs are mailed, you can check to see if you have a commitment by using USAC's Automated Search of Commitments tool.

State Carrier Contract (Award 5-26-20):
In accordance with A.R.S. §41-2534 and A.A.C. R2-7-C317, it is hereby determined that entering into contracts with the following Offerors is most advantageous to the State based on the evaluation factors set forth in the aforementioned solicitation.
Statewide Form 470 # 200000218
app.az.gov/page.aspx/en/ctr/contract_browse_public

Cable One (Sparklight) - CTR049871 (Rudy Gutierrez) 

CenturyLink (Lumen) - CTR049872 (Antonette Morgan-Roseboro)

Citizens Utilities (Frontier) - CTR049885 (Valerie Collins)

Cox - CTR049873 (Mark Coltvet)

Crown Castle - CTR049884 (Quotes - Jon Rosen) (Questions - Peter O'Brien)

Gila Local Exchange / Alluvion- CTR049874 (Cynthia Bell)

Simply Bits - CTR049875 (Jim Logan)

Smith Bagley (AT&T / Cellular One) - CTR049876 (Ian Hathcock)

Verizon - CTR049877 (Tyler Todd)

Windstream Services - CTR049878 (Julie Rollins)

Zayo - CTR049879 (Todd Temple)

FirstDigital Telecom - CTR050959 (Richard Barner)

2020 Arizona Contract Award Determination

E-Rate Requirements In The Use Of A State Master Purchase Agreement

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