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Understanding the E-Rate Process

Explore how leasing can advance learning objectives

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K-12 schools face persistent budget challenges related to today’s escalating technology demands. For more than 25 years, the E-Rate program has helped eligible institutions secure funding for needed upgrades and purchases that support educational goals and initiatives. Learn more about the program and how your school or library can make the most of it to advance learning, and how checking the managed internal broadband services (MIBS) box during the application process will provide you an option to lease equipment rather than purchase, opening up new opportunities for your school.

Spectrum Enterprise® is one of the largest E-Rate providers in the U.S. 


23.5 million students still lack adequate bandwidth to support digital learning.1
Spectrum Enterprise, a part of Charter Communications, Inc., is a national provider of scalable, fiber technology solutions serving America’s largest businesses and communications service providers. The broad Spectrum Enterprise portfolio includes networking and managed services solutions: Internet access, Ethernet access and networks, Voice and TV solutions. Spectrum Enterprise’s industry-leading team of experts works closely with clients to achieve greater business success by providing solutions designed to meet their evolving needs. More information about Spectrum Enterprise can be found at enterprise.spectrum.com.