27 Northumberland PL 470 (CAT 1)
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Northumberland Public Library in Heathsville, VA. Providers can bid until Nov 18, 2026.
| Applicant | Northumberland Public Library |
|---|---|
| Type | Library |
| Location | Heathsville, VA |
| County | Northumberland |
| Form 470 number | 270002397 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 18, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 10 Mbps to 25 Mbps | 1 |
| Internet access | Cellular Data Plan/Air Card Service | 1 lines | 10 Mbps to 25 Mbps | 1 |
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps | 1 |
| Internet access | Cellular Data Plan/Air Card Service | 1 lines | 50 Mbps to 750 Mbps | 1 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Northumberland Public Library is requesting bids for Category 1 services for:1) Internet access service for its library.2) Internet connection to the library's annex.
Read the applicant's full note
Cellular Data Plan/Air Card Service has been listed for this location in the event it is a more cost effective solution.3) Internet access service for its bookmobile.Please see attached service specs for further details.Proposals that include generic, encyclopedic price lists will be considered non-responsive and will not be included in the evaluation.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Northumberland Public Library had $3,167 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from Cogeco US Enterprise, LLC, Kajeet, Inc., Verizon Business Global LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Cogeco US Enterprise, LLC | $1,968 | 8 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Kajeet, Inc. | $719 | 8 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Verizon Business Global LLC | $480 | 8 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Converged Networks, LLC | $14,659 | 3 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Cogeco US Enterprise, LLC | $1,968 | 5 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi Hotspots Services and Equipment | Kajeet, Inc. | $1,799 | 3 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Kajeet, Inc. | $719 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Verizon Wireless (Cellco Partnership) | $480 | 4 | 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.northumberlandpubliclibrary.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.