E-Rate for digital learning

E-Rate Eligibility Product Search

Please enter one or multiple Part Number/ SKUs (separate with a comma).

This search engine will help you verify the product/ SKU eligibility for E-Rate.
The results can be exported to pdf and used as an official certification for proof of eligibility.
Please contact our E-Rate helpdesk for any questions eratehelpdesk@commscope.com

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Category 2 budget tool

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Use the E-Rate calculator from E-Rate Profit Works to calculate and see your actual E-Rate Category 2 budget right now! Just have your billed entity number (BEN) ready.

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E-RATE: LATEST UPDATE!

August 31, 2022

The FCC has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding an E-Rate bidding Portal
ECF Service Deadline was extended to 6/30/2023
Include 10% contingency in all IC deals as a Miscellaneous – Taxes & Fees
School Buses may become eligible in 2024
Move to make Cyber Security 100% Erate Eligible
Preliminary 2023 Eligible Services List released for comments

The Rules for 2022 and beyond…

Started in 2021 the Category 2 Budgets will be fixed for each 5 year period going forward
Budgets from 2021 and beyond will be on a school district or library system basis.
Starting in 2021 Budgets will be on a school district or library system basis
Funding Floor increase to $25,000
The per student budget allocation will be $171* for schools

*Annual cost of living expense not included in this amount

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Education Product Ordering Guide for E-Rate

Learn about what CommScope products and services are available through E-Rate funding. Details about structured cabling and wireless product eligibility can all be found in this new Education Product Ordering Guide.

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6 Steps for Successful E-Rate Season

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Uncover your E-rate budget and assess your networking needs and learn how CommScope can provide you with reliable school networks made simple.

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RUCKUS Product and Service Bundles

Learn about what products and service bundles are available through E-Rate funding. Details about wired and wireless product eligibility can all be found in this E-Rate solution brief.

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Elevate the classroom experience with safe, reliable network access

The digital classroom is no longer a goal—it’s an immediate priority. Elevate the classroom experience with CommScope’s Ruckus Wi-Fi and edge switching solutions.

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E-Rate Success with CommScope

On demand webinars

Join us while we take you through a detailed process of the E-Rate season. We have available On Demand, a series of in-depth webinars to help support our partner community through the E-Rate process.

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Resources to Find, Secure and Use Public Funding

The CommScope Grant Funding Support Program provides public sector agencies and districts key grant and stimulus funding information along with customized funding research and consultation to help fund project ideas and expand current initiatives. Our Sales Acceleration team is here to help answer your questions and provide guidance as you navigate the federal stimulus funding opportunities with our Funding Support Program.

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SHLB (Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition)

The Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) advocacy organization based in Washington, D.C. They strive to close the digital divide by promoting high-quality broadband for anchor institutions and their communities. CommScope is proud to be an active member in this community.

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