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Information for Merit's Members

On May 7, 1997, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a Universal Service Fund Order implementing the Telecommunications Act of 1996. The law and subsequent Order's intent was to facilitate affordable access to modern telecommunications and information services for eligible schools and libraries. The program, known as Education Rate or Erate makes up to $2.25 billion annually available to provide discounts on eligible services to schools and libraries.

The not-for-profit Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) is responsible for administering the Fund under the direction of the FCC. The Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) of USAC administers the day-to-day operations of the E-Rate program.

Health Care organizations should see the Health Care Resouces & Support section for Erate information.











E-rate 2010
Merit has been participating in the E-rate program since its inception. As the chosen service provider for many of Michigan's ISDs, school districts, and libraries, we know that planning ahead for your connectivity needs helps to streamline the application process and reduce headaches in the years ahead.

Filing window opened: December 3, 2009

Filing window closes: 11:59 p.m. February 19, 2010*

Last day to submit Form 470s: January 14, 2010 (January 13th preferred)

* Due to adverse weather conditions in many areas of the country that may have prevented applicants from filing their FY2010 E-rate applications by the close of the window, USAC - in consultation with the FCC - has extended the close of the filing window to FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2010 AT 11:59 pm EST.

All FCC Forms 471 electronically filed or postmarked by that date and time will be considered IN WINDOW.

Contact the K12 or Library Support Team with any questions.

Phone: 734-527-5772

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