Banquete ISD - FY 2027 - C2
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Banquete INDEP School District in Banquete, TX. Providers can bid until Nov 19, 2026.
| Applicant | Banquete INDEP School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Banquete, TX |
| County | Nueces |
| Form 470 number | 270002512 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 19, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 7 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 17 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 2 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 1500 feet | 2 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 85 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
The District is seeking bids for the purchase, installation and initial configuration of the follow network equipment.Network switches. Wireless access points, Network cabling drops, UPSs. See RFP for details.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Banquete INDEP School District had $50,123 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 85% E-Rate discount, from Great South Texas Corporation, SmartCom Telephone, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Great South Texas Corporation | $33,267 | 2 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | SmartCom Telephone, LLC | $16,855 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Education Service Center - Region 2 | $48,000 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | SmartCom Telephone, LLC | $16,855 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Great South Texas Corporation | $12,880 | 3 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wireless School Bus Services and Equipment | Kajeet, Inc. | $4,243 | 3 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi Hotspots Services and Equipment | Kajeet, Inc. | $4,197 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Network maintenance | Great South Texas Corporation | $3,091 | 3 | 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.