2027 | Sankofa Freedom Academy | 470 | C1 Internet
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School in Philadelphia, PA. Providers can bid until Nov 12, 2026.
| Applicant | Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School |
|---|---|
| Type | School |
| Location | Philadelphia, PA |
| County | Philadelphia County |
| Form 470 number | 270001389 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 12, 2026 (22 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1 |
Internet access (Category 1)
Sankofa Freedom Academy (BEN 16057622) is seeking proposals for dedicated, fully managed, symmetrical Internet Access service for FY2027FY2029 (July 1, 2027 June 30, 2030). Service is requested at 2501 Kensington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125.The minimum required bandwidth is 5 Gbps. Bidders should also price 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 Gbps tiers where available. Proposals must include all MRC, NRC, special construction, CPE, and fees, with any ineligible components priced separately. See RFP for all details.
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 5120.00 Mbps to 10240.00 Mbps | 1 |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School had $115,315 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from XTel Communications, Inc., Telecommunications Firm LLC, Electronaca Inc, Fortabyte Cyber Solutions, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | XTel Communications, Inc. | $58,503 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Telecommunications Firm LLC | $38,700 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Electronaca Inc | $9,983 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Fortabyte Cyber Solutions, LLC | $8,129 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Telecommunications Firm LLC | $218,160 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $82,800 | 4 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi Hotspots Services and Equipment | Kajeet, Inc. | $3,877 | 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)
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.