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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RUCKUS is your go-to E-Rate partner

Learn why RUCKUS should be your go-to E-Rate partner. Our E-Rate team is here to help you navigate the process.

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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 RUCKUS Wi-Fi and edge switching solutions.

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Resources to Find, Secure and Use Public Funding

Navigate the federal stimulus funding opportunities with our General Public Funding Support page.

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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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