27CharltonWAN
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Charlton County Schools in Folkston, GA. Providers can bid until Dec 9, 2026.
| Applicant | Charlton County Schools |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Folkston, GA |
| County | Charlton County |
| Form 470 number | 270004358 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 11, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 9, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 6 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Leased Lit Fiber | 6 each | 10 Gbps | 6 |
| Internet access | Leased Dark Fiber | 2 fiber strands | 6 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
The Charlton County School District seeks proposals from qualified providers of fiber optic WAN service.
Read the applicant's full note
The District has a strong preference for dark fiber and bids will be scored accordingly but the District will also evaluate proposals from eligible service providers for lit fiber service that meets all of the stated requirements.The District requires 1 fiber pair (2 strands) between each facility with an effective capacity of 10 Gbps between each facility and the District gateway for lit fiber solutions.
Please see the attached RFP documents for all relevant details, including locations, service requirements, communications and response guidelines.All inquiries and responses should be submitted to [contact in the Form 470]. Only material questions submitted according to theprocess defined in the RFP will be reviewed, and a failure to adhere to these guidelines may be grounds for disqualification.Note that it is the responsibility of all prospective vendors to monitor the status of this 470 for updates and retrieve attachmentsdirectly from the E-Rate portal.The deadline for Q&A is 4:00PM eastern 12/8/2026.
The deadline for proposals is 4:00PM eastern 12/16/2026.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Charlton County Schools had $184,026 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 85% E-Rate discount, from Micro Technology Consultants, Inc., Vero Fiber Networks, Brantley Telephone Co., Inc..
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Micro Technology Consultants, Inc. | $54,734 | 4 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Vero Fiber Networks | $52,320 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Micro Technology Consultants, Inc. | $37,486 | 4 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Micro Technology Consultants, Inc. | $14,695 | 4 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Brantley Telephone Co., Inc. | $13,440 | 2 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Brantley Telephone Co., Inc. | $11,352 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Velocity Fiber, LLC | $52,320 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Brantley Telephone Co., Inc. | $15,382 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Brantley Telephone Co., Inc. | $11,352 | 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.charlton.k12.ga.us/
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.