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Activate Digital Learning

The FCC’s E-Rate Program provides eligible schools and libraries in the United States with funding from a Universal Service Fund to enhance digital learning and stay connected with telecommunications and information services affordably.

The program addresses two categories for E-Rate funding. Category 1 covers Broadband and Internet Access services, whereas Category 2 covers internal networking infrastructure.

Cambium Networks provides internet connectivity solutions to schools and libraries that are eligible for either funding category.

E-rate can provide new infrastructure and technology for schools

Latest E-Rate Updates

E-Rate Funding Year 2026 represents the first year of a new five-year funding cycle. Find more information on E-Rate initiatives and related links here.

Application Process

Step 1

Apply

Applicants must first have an Entity Number and an E-Rate Productivity Center Account

Step 2

Competitive Bidding

Submit Form 470 for Bid – 28-Day Wait Time

Step 3

Apply for Discounts

Submit Form 471 – Determine Invoice Method

Program Integrity Assurance (PIA) Review

Step 4

Services Start

Confirm to USAC that services have started and report CIPA with Form 486

Submit Form 498 for BEAR payments

Step 5

Invoicing

Reimbursement Requests are made in Form 472 (BEAR)

Receive BEAR Reimbursement

Eligible Products

Indoor and Outdoor Wi-Fi Access Points

cnMaestro Management

cnMatrix Enterprise Switches

Fixed Wireless for connecting buildings

We Strive To Bring Simplicity To E-Rate Program

View Our Resources:

Wi-Fi Designer Heat Map Tool

cnMaestro Cloud Management

Contact a Specialist To Discuss Your School Connectivity Needs Today!

Primary Education Solutions

We offer right-sized network solutions tailored to the requirements of education.

Transforming Education and Connectivity – Cambium Networks Success Stories

“The challenges of digital learning stretched our legacy networks to their limits. By partnering with Cambium Networks, we significantly boosted the network’s capacity and reliability, which has been crucial for supporting our expansive educational goals in Wicomico.”


Jeremy Ford, Technology Infrastructure Manager, Wicomico County Public Schools

Wi-Fi Access for Education with E-Rate

Additional Resources

USAC’s Weekly News Brief

Partner E-Rate Resources

Partner Playbook

Visit the partner portal for all of your E-Rate needs.

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