The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund makes discounts available to eligible schools and libraries for telecommunication services, Internet access and internal connections. For more information, visit SLD’s website. Click here to visit the EPC Portal and login with your credentials. If you lose your login/password or do not yet have one, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for assistance, or call 225-342-4925. Louisiana Public Libraries and E-rate
In FY 2020-21, Louisiana public libraries successfully applied for and received commitments of over $4 million in E-rate funding.
Funding Year: July 1 through the following June 30 (non-recurring services through the following September 30)
Forms and instructions Library discount information is now supplied to and found within the EPC Portal. SLD Discount Matrix:
E-rate Tools and Resources
Client Service Bureau: call 1-888-203-8100 or e-mail E-rate News Schools and Libraries News Briefs FCC Federal Communications Commission Obtaining an FCC Registration Number State Contracts This listing contains state contracts that can be used by public libraries in Louisiana. INTERNET SERVICES 1) AT&T CORP Contract #: 4400019022 Effective: 03/05/2020 - 03/04/2023 2) COX LOUISIANA TELCOM LLC Contract #: 4400019024 Effective: 03/05/2020 - 03/04/2023 3) LEVEL 3 FINANCING INC (CENTURYLINK) Contract #: 4400019026 Effective: 03/05/2020 - 03/04/2023
ETHERNET/FIBER 1) AT&T CORP Contract #: 4400016952 Effective: 04/23/2019 - 04/22/2022 2) COX LOUISIANA TELCOM LLC Contract #: 4400016953 Effective: 04/23/2019 - 04/22/2022 3) HUNT COMMUNICATIONS LLC Contract #: 4400015412 Effective: 09/04/2018 - 09/03/2022 4) NETWORK USA LLC Contract #: 4400016954 Effective: 04/23/2019 - 04/22/2022
WIRELESS (Hotspots, Cell Phones, Data…) 1) AT&T WIRELESS Contract #: 4400020576 Effective: 10/22/2020 - 06/30/2024 2) DISCOUNTCELL INC Contract #: 4400018950 Effective: 01/01/2020 – 06/30/2024 3) T-MOBILE Contract #: 4400020636 Effective: 10/22/2020 – 08/11/2024 4) VERIZON (CELLCO PARTNERSHIP) Contract #: 4400020577 Effective: 11/05/2020 – 08/11/2024
EMERGENCY CONNECTIVITY FUND PROGRAM (ECF)
In March, 2021, Congress passed a new, one-time $7.1 billion Emergency Connectivity Fund to ensure that all K-12 students, educators and library patrons have sufficient broadband for off-campus remote learning. In May 2021, the FCC issued final program regulations and the initial 45-day application window will be open from June 29, 2021 – August 13, 2021. Qualifying expenses, including laptop and tablet devices and internet access services for those lacking sufficient internet and connected devices during the upcoming year beginning July 1, 2021, are 100% reimbursable with minor limitations. While applicants will apply and seek reimbursement using the E-rate One Portal System and forms resembling the existing E-rate forms, the ECF program is entirely separate from the federal E-rate program which funds broadband and internal connections on school/library campus.
APPLICATION WINDOW: June 29, 2021 - August 13, 2021
USAC ECF: https://www.emergencyconnectivityfund.org/ FCC ECF: https://www.fcc.gov/emergency-connectivity-fund ALA ECF: https://www.ala.org/advocacy/ECF State Technology Contracts (Laptops, Tablets, etc.): https://www.doa.la.gov/doa/osp/agency-resources/osp-purchasing/technology-center/ |