Overview

Created as part of the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, E-rate subsidizes the cost of Telecommunications Services, Internet access and Internal Connections. While the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) oversees the fund, the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) of the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) manages the day-to-day operations. The Federal E-rate program allows eligible Schools and Libraries to receive funding of 20-90% for new and existing network and telecommunications services. These discounts are based on the percentage of students eligible to participate in the National School Lunch Program, and the degree to which they maybe considered urban vs. rural.

Our Expertise

The AT&T family of companies has been participating in the E-rate program for schools and libraries since the program's inception in 1998, and can provide a complete range of telecommunications services -- voice, data, networks, wireless, Internet, video and beyond. We're proud to bring our telecommunications expertise and knowledge of the E-rate program to your school or library, helping to ensure that all eligible K-12 schools and public libraries have affordable access to advanced telecommunications services.

We provide a host of E-rate-eligible services to assure your schools and libraries are connected; from local and long distance phone service to network design and integration, Web hosting, Internet access and eligible infrastructure components. That's one reliable provider for all your E-rate services and equipment.

Any entities wishing to participate in the E-rate program should consult the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) Web site for more information about the process, rules, and latest updates to the E-rate program.

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AT&T Service Provider Information Numbers (SPINs)

For more information about AT&T's family of companies based on your location (State and/or Region), service provider information numbers (SPINs) and contact information can be accessed by visting the region-specific pages (links below).

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