2027 Pine Tree 470 C1
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Pine Tree INDEP School DIST in Longview, TX. Providers can bid until Dec 3, 2026.
| Applicant | Pine Tree INDEP School DIST |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Longview, TX |
| County | Gregg |
| Form 470 number | 270002443 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 3, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 8 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 5 Gbps to 10 Gbps | 8 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Pine Tree Independent Schools is requesting proposals for E-rate eligible Category 1 Internet Access circuits for the district, with speeds ranging from 5 Gbps to 10 Gbps. Please refer to the associated service specifications document for full instructions on how to respond to this request
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Pine Tree INDEP School DIST had $423,252 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 85% E-Rate discount, from Next Step Group, Inc, EM3 Networks LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Next Step Group, Inc | $382,891 | 8 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | EM3 Networks LLC | $40,361 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | EM3 Networks LLC | $40,361 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
From USAC funding request data (FCC Form 471). Costs are the amounts requested before the E-Rate discount.
Read the full Form 470 on USAC (PDF)
Applicant website: www.ptisd.org
Source: E-Rate FCC Form 470 data published by USAC (Universal Service Administrative Company) on opendata.usac.org, read once a day and shown as published, without warranty. Always read the full Form 470 and any RFP before you respond, and follow the competitive bidding rules of the E-Rate program.