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NC DPI »   Districts & Schools »   District Operations »   School Connectivity / E-rate

School Connectivity / E-Rate

Since 1998, North Carolina’s schools and libraries have received more than $1 billion in E-rate discounts. The NCDPI School Connectivity E-rate Team offers the following free comprehensive E-rate training and support services to all PreK-13 public schools in the state:
 
  • Virtual reviews of applications and program forms.
  • Virtual, e-mail, and telephone support in completing applications and program forms.
  • Virtual, e-mail, and telephone support in completing Compliance Reviews and Audits.
  • Updates and training at conferences and regional meetings.
  • Internet updates and information archival assistance.
  • Outreach and training.
  • Access to experienced network analysts with working knowledge of the E-rate Program.
  • Access to multiple state-level E-rate Specialists for continuity of service and “on-demand” service.

NC E-rate communicates updates, newsletters, and executive summaries to designated E-rate contacts across the state. Contact the E-rate coordinator for your region to receive communications. Up to date contact information is found on our official website. If you are new to E-Rate please contact us and we will be happy to get you up-to-speed.

Everything You Need To Know

  • E-Rate Resources

North Carolina E-rate Website

2022 E-rate Handbook

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