Mississippi E-Rate

*** This information listed on this page is intended only for those individuals filing for E-Rate funding. ***

The program provides discounts to assist most schools and libraries in the United States to obtain affordable telecommunications and internet access.  It is one of four support programs funded through the Universal Service fee charged to companies that provide interstate and/or international telecommunication services.

You have 120 days from start of service or receipt of Funding Commitment Decision Letter (FCDL) to file your Form 486 (Receipt of Service Confirmation Form), whichever is later.

Quick References

• District Technology Coordinators – Alphabetical Listing
• Mississippi Educational Computing Association (MECA)
• Mississippi Educational Technology Leaders Association (METLA)
• MDE E-Rate Letter of Agency 2021-2024
• E-Rate Newbie Training FY24 – PowerPoint
• FY25 E-Rate Roadshow – PowerPoint
• E-Rate Eligible Services List – FY2025
• E-Rate State Master Contract 2019-2030

Resources

• Contracts & EPL’s – Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services
• E-Rate District – Billed Entity Numbers – 2025
• E-Rate Purchasing Guidelines
• E-Rate Service Substitutions
• E-Rate BEAR/SPIN Search
• Technology Standards for Students
• Technology Standards for Educators
• Technology Standards for Education Leaders

E-Rate Terms & Information

• E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC)
• E-Rate Glossary of Terms
• E-Rate Forms
• E-Rate Binder – Table of Content Tabs
• E-Rate Category 2 – Calculation Spreadsheet
• E-Rate Timeline

Webinars

• E-Rate Newbie Webinar – 9/8/2021
• E-Rate Newbie Webinar – 12/15/21

Universal Service Administration Company (USAC) – Schools & Libraries Division (SLD) Contact Information

• USAC Website
  • https://www.usac.org/e-rate/
• USAC  – Customer Service Center (CSC)
  • Telephone 1-888-203-8100
  • Email: question@universalservice.org

State E-Rate Coordinator for Schools

• Lee Bray
  • lbray@mdek12.org
  • 601-359-5544