E-rate

What is E-rate? E-Rate is federal school funding program designed to assist schools in the acquisition of telecommunication services. Qualifying schools can receive discounts of 20-90% on telecommunication services, Internet access, network hardware and support.

What options does Smart Solutions offer for E-rate? Smart Solutions has been one of the nation’s leading Priority 2 vendors since the program’s inception. Specifically, Smart Solutions is a Priority 2 vendor in the following areas:

1. Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections: Smart Solutions provides a unique blend of three critical network maintenance functions, including an extended warranty for network hardware, network engineering services performed both remotely and on-site, and 24x 7 Monitoring.
2. Internal Connections: Smart Solutions provides a “turnkey” solution to address all of your infrastructure needs, whether you are building a network from the ground up or you are planning an upgrade. And Smart Solutions provides the technical services needed for a fully-functional network.

How Can E-rate benefit my school or district? Schools eligible for Priority 2 discounts can save a substantial amount of money by applying for and receiving Priority 2 funding. A sample district budget highlights the cost savings available to eligible districts and schools:

What makes Smart Solutions stand out from other e-rate vendors? Smart Solutions is unique in that we provide in-depth e-rate expertise and experience coupled with equally deep technical experience and expertise. Our dedicated e-rate team has more than a decade of experience with the e-rate program and assures program compliance, while our team of technical experts is unparalleled in their knowledge of designing and building robust K12 networks. As the selected vendor for an average of $5M in e-rate Priority 2 projects over the past 5 years, our track record shows that Smart Solutions is committed to providing not only the best, but also the most cost-effective solution.

How do I learn more? Contact our dedicated e-rate staff to learn more about how partnering with SSIK12 can help your district to increase IT efficiency and hold down costs.

Contact: Nitin Julka, Vice President
Phone: 216.765.1122 ext 8370
Email: njulka@smartsolutionsonline.com