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E-Rate Solutions for K-12 Education

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Helping communities thrive

At Brightspeed, we understand the challenges you face—from maintaining tight budgets and contracting needs to supporting your constituents. We help you meet these demands by offering high-speed, reliable, and affordable internet and Wi-Fi connectivity. Our dedicated support team knows your industry and has the flexibility to create solutions that meet your requirements.

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Federal Government

Helping agencies streamline operations and enhance communication for better service delivery.

State and Local Government

Bringing expertise in government and trusted technology to your communities.

Public Safety

Protecting health and safety with reliable connectivity for emergency response tech.

K-12 Education

Making technology affordable with our services for schools and libraries.

Higher Education

Driving student success with IT solutions designed to enhance and support learning.

Rural Healthcare

Delivering healthcare solutions for providers so you can prioritize patient care.

Frequently Asked Questions

What technology solutions are available for state and local government?

Brightspeed provides a proper network foundation that can better prepare state and local governments for a smarter, data-driven future. We offer government agencies networking and voice solutions like Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), Metro Ethernet, and Voice over IP (VoIP).

What is the E-Rate program?

The E-Rate program was a provision of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, historically funded at up to $2.5 billion annually to provide discounts in three categories: internet access, basic maintenance, and internal connections hardware. The program ensures that schools, libraries, and healthcare facilities across the U.S. are connected to information and resources through the internet.

Who is eligible for the E-Rate program?

Public or private schools (K-12), libraries, groups of schools and libraries (districts/systems), and rural healthcare organizations can apply for discounts on eligible technologies like Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) and Ethernet services.

What technology solutions are available for colleges and universities?

Our high-speed connectivity supports immersive digital activities and enables a learning continuum that updates with the times. Brightspeed helps colleges and universities take learning to new heights by leveraging networking and voice solutions like Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), Metro Ethernet, and Voice over IP (VoIP) to help deliver innovative new ways to explore digital education beyond the traditional textbook.