E-Rate

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.

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Louisiana Public Libraries and E-rate

In FY 2019-2020, Louisiana public libraries successfully applied for and received commitments of over $4.1 million in E-rate funding. Until the phase down of telephone funding, Louisiana was one of the few states where 100% of the public libraries historically filed for E-rate funding.

E-rate Timeline

Funding Year: July 1 through the following June 30 (non-recurring services through the following September 30)

Form 470: Filed online in the EPC Portal at least 28 days before the filing of the Form 471, keeping in mind (1) the timeframe for compliance with all competitive bidding requirements and (2) the Form 471 application filing window opening and closing dates

Form 471 window: Early November to early February preceding the start of the Funding Year (exact dates for each funding year will be posted on the website)

Form 471: Filed online in the EPC Portal no later than 11:59 PM EST on the day of the close of the Form 471 application filing window (exact date will be posted on the website)

Form 486: Filed online in the EPC Portal no later than 120 days after the date of the Funding Commitment Decision Letter or 120 days after the Service Start Date, whichever is later

Form 472 / Form 474: Filed online in the EPC Portal no later than 120 days after the date of the Form 486 Notification Letter or 120 days after the last date to receive service, whichever is later

Appeals: Filed online in the EPC Portal no later than 60 days after the date of the SLD decision letter

E-rate Forms 

Applying Online

Forms and instructions

E-rate Discount Information

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
Eligible Services List - 2019
Invoice Deadlines and Extension Requests
Service Delivery Deadlines and Extension Requests

E-rate News

Schools and Libraries News Briefs

FCC

Federal Communications Commission

Library FCC Registration #s

Obtaining an FCC Registration Number

State Filed 470 Applications and State Contracts

This listing contains state contracts frequently used by public libraries in Louisiana. 

Contract #:4400000950

Number of Bids Received: 11

This contract replaces and supersedes #406569.

Vendor: AT&T Mobility
SPIN #: 143025240
Service Type: Voice Services
470# 197150000570247
Contract Award Date: 07/01/2006
Contract Expiration Date: 12/31/2020

*Note that this contract ends mid-year.

State Contract 4400000950 (PDF)

Contract #:4400000951

Number of Bids Received: 11

This contract replaces and supersedes #406593.

Vendor: Verizon Wireless
SPIN #: 143000677
Service Type: Voice Services
470# 197150000570247
Contract Award Date: 07/01/2006
Contract Expiration Date: 12/31/2020

*Note that this contract ends mid-year.

State Contract 4400000951 (PDF)

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Vendor:  AT&T
SPIN #:  143001192
Service Type:  Internet Access (ATT MIS)
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Vendor:  Cox Communications

SPIN #:  143016765
Service Type:  Internet Access
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Vendor:  CenturyLink Communications LLC

SPIN #:  143001584
Service Type:  Internet Access
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