⭐️January E-rate Reminders⭐️
Important Dates and Deadlines
Jan 16th: Update Enrollment Data in EPC (E-rate Productivity Portal)
Login to the EPC Portal
Select “Manage Organizations”
Check your organization, click “Continue”
(Do not click the entity name)
On the “Modify An Organization” page, scroll down to the “School Information” page
NOTE: When USAC contacts me to verify enrollment updates, I rely on the data submitted in November’s ISEE upload. Pre-kindergarten students/staff data are not eligible.
Jan 18th: Funding Year 2023 Application Window OPENS
It’s FCC Form 471 Season! Watch training videos on USAC.org
Need help figuring out where to start? Schedule a call with me at your earliest convenience: Schedule a Call
Webinar Schedule (USAC.org)
Thur. 1/19: E-Rate Competitive Bidding (FCC Form 470) Office Hour
E-Rate experts will provide an overview of the competitive bidding process and submitting the FCC Form 470 for applicants of all experience levels.
Tues. 1/24: E-Rate Service Provider Selection and the FCC Form 471 Office Hour
E-Rate experts will provide an overview of how to apply for program discounts on the FCC Form 471 for applicants of all experience levels.
Thur. 1/26: E-Rate Eligible Services List: Office Hour Webinar
E-Rate experts will provide an overview of E-Rate eligible services for applicants and service providers of all experience levels.
Feb 8th-10th: The IETA 2023 Conference at the Boise Centre
Attend this 3-day in person conference featuring practical advice from peers, state, and national educational experts on leading innovative teaching and learning.
Feb 28th: Last possible date to start E-rate process with Form 470
Please DO NOT wait until then to start the bidding process. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me right away dvogt@sde.idaho.gov
March 28th: Form 471 Application Window CLOSES
Will close at midnight ET
State Reimbursement Thresholds
There is a new and simpler reimbursement methodology for the Idaho SDE to determine automatic broadband reimbursements. Read more about the SDE’s Broadband Program here:
If your LEA’s user count (students + staff) is…
then the automatic reimbursable Internet speed is…
If 499 Users or below
Up to 1 Gbps if the monthly cost is:
equal to or less than $2,000/mo, AND
equal to or less than $2.00 per Mbps
If at least 500 Users
Up to 1 Gbps
If at least 1,500 Users
Up to 2 Gbps
If at least 3,000 Users
Up to 5 Gbps
If at least 6,000 Users
Up to 10 Gbps, or 1Mbps/User
If at least 15,000 Users
Up to 20 Gbps, or 1 Mbps/User
If at least 35,000 Users
Up to 40 Gbps, or 1 Mbps/User