Dave - Here is a weblink: http://www.sl.universalservice.org/data/pdf/ERATE_DISCOUNTS_FOR_SCHOOLS_AND_LIBRARIES.pdf
"The E-rate or, more precisely, the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism provides discounts to assist most schools and libraries in the United States to obtain affordable tele-communications and Internet access. Three service categories are funded: Telecommunications Services, Internet Access, and Internal Connections. Discounts range from 20% to 90% of the costs of eligible services, depending on the level of poverty and the urban/rural status of the population served. Eligible schools, school districts and libraries may apply individually or as part of a consortium. The E-rate supports connectivity the conduit or pipeline for communications using telecommunications services and/or the Internet. The school or library is responsible for providing additional resources such as the end-user equipment (computers, telephones, and the like), software, professional development, and the other elements that are necessary to realize the objectives of that connectivity. The E-rate is one of four support mechanisms funded through a Universal Service fee charged to companies that provide interstate and/or international telecommunications services. The Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) administers the Universal Service Fund at the direction of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC); USACs Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) administers the E-rate. This document summarizes the process schools and libraries follow to apply for and receive --- David Wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ladies and Gentlemen: Could someone provide an > explanation of the > E-Rate process? > > Specifically, I would like to understand the > application process (front > end) and then the spending (back end) terms and > conditions. > > Thanks in advance for the effort. > > All the best, > > Dave Wilson > Western Regional Sales Manager > Colubris Networks > 778 Dorothea Avenue > San Marcos, CA 92069 > USA > > Work: (760) 481-7485 > Mobile: (760) 574-1749 > Fax: (716) 809-2637 > Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > IM: wireless_dwilson (Skype) > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > WISPA Wants You! Join today! > http://signup.wispa.org/ > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org > > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
