2027 | Sankofa Freedom Academy | 470 | C1 Internet for Administration
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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 | 270001390 |
| 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 Charter School is requesting proposals for shared, asymmetrical Internet Access for administration and staff, with a /29 static IP block. Please see the attached RFP and pricing worksheet for full requirements, deadlines and submission instructions. All proposals must follow the RFP.
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 1024.00 Mbps to 2048.00 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.