E-Rate Program Service Provider
Sonic’s fiber-based communication infrastructure is connecting classrooms, educators and administrators. As an E-Rate for schools service provider with extensive experience, Sonic has a dedicated team of education network experts, who work to support the technology needs of anchor institutions. We have helped large school-district consortiums, to small single school site improve their technology, all backed by our stringent Service Level Agreement.
We understand the challenges schools and libraries face in navigating the E-Rate process. Sonic delivers custom designed technology at a discount through the E-Rate and CTF program, pay only the portion not covered by both E-Rate and CTF.
Our fiber-based services include:
- Managed Dark Fiber WAN
- Managed Lit Fiber WAN
- Managed Internet
- Dark & Lit Hybrid Solutions
Benefits
Symmetric Speeds
Superior Connectivity
Custom Design
In-term Scalability + Flexibility
E-Rate Expertise
E-Rate Funding for Schools
Hosted Voice for Schools
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find more information about the E-Rate program?
The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, commonly known as “E-Rate,” is administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) under the direction of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). For more information on E-Rate, visit the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) web site at https://www.usac.org/e-rate/
Where can I find the most up-to-date news and changes made in the E-Rate program?
FCC updates and program changes are published on the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) web site in the News Brief at https://www.usac.org/e-rate/learn/news-brief/
Where can I find a glossary of terms that defines the E-Rate program’s acronyms and forms?
The Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) provides an on-line reference to define E-Rate terms and acronyms on their website at https://www.usac.org/e-rate/resources/glossary-of-terms/
Is the E-Rate program subject to audits?
Yes. During the application review process, you are obligated to remain in compliance with the E-Rate program. Information can be found reading and understanding the guidance provided by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) Schools and Libraries Division(SLD) at https://www.usac.org/e-rate/applicant-process/application-review/
What services does Sonic Internet offer that qualify for E-Rate?
Our fiber-based services include:
- Managed Dark Fiber WAN
- Managed Lit Fiber WAN
- Managed Internet
- Dark & Lit Hybrid Solutions
What is a SPIN and why is it important?
SPIN is an acronym for Service Provider Identification Number. Sonic Internet offers many E-rate eligible services in the categories of Telecommunications, Internet Access, and Internal Connections as well as the Basic Maintenance of those Internal Connections. It is important that you use the appropriate SPIN associated with the products offered for Sonic Internet proving a particular service.
If you have questions about which SPIN(s) to use, please contact Kinderlin Codding for more information. Additional information regarding SPINs is available on the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) website at https://www.usac.org/e-rate/service-providers/step-1-obtain-a-spin/
What happens next after I am awarded funding from the Universal Service Administrative once I am awarded funding from the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) for a Sonic Internet SPIN?
Upon receipt of the Funding Commitment Decision Letter from the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) Schools and Libraries Division (SLD), Sonic Internet will send a welcome package and instructions for each Sonic Internet SPIN you identified on your Form 471 application(s) for each Funding Request.
What are the E-Rate disbursement methods?
E-Rate disbursements methods are Billed Entity Applicant Reimbursement (BEAR) – Form 472 or Service Provider Invoice (SPI) – Form 474. Click here for details.