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E-Rate Category Two (internal connections)

Agency: FCC / USAC
What it funds: Wi-Fi, switches, cabling, managed internal broadband (facilities-adjacent)
Eligibility: Schools & libraries; 5-yr C2 budget per school
Amount: 20-90% discount; budget formula-based
Deadline / status: FY2027 Form 471 window not yet announced; EPC Administrative Window opens Oct 21, 2026
Official source: https://www.usac.org/e-rate/resources/upcoming-dates/
Source check note: HTTP 200 on 2026-10-16
Last checked: 2026-10-16

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