Beta Academy 2027 Internet Access
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An E-Rate Form 470 from The Beta Academy in Houston, TX. Providers can bid until Nov 18, 2026.
| Applicant | The Beta Academy |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Houston, TX |
| County | Harris |
| Form 470 number | 270002057 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 18, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 2 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 1 Gbps to 5 Gbps | 1 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Line Item 1: Leased Lit Fiber - IA. Please see RFP for further details.
Documents and links named in this request: erate.esc12.net/r12/for
Read the applicant's full note
FOR ALL SERVICES REQUESTED ON THE FORM 470, SEE SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THE RFP located at erate.esc12.net/R12/For all of the items/services listed in this Form 470, the following applies: When submitting proposals, please consider services that are equivalent, more or less in quantity, better, and/or more cost-effective.
Any request for installation/configuration and Technical support is dependent on the needs of the service requested. Any installation that is eligible for installment payments is requested to be paid out over 4 years.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, The Beta Academy had $66,721 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 80% E-Rate discount, from DataVox, Inc., Phonoscope, Inc., AT&T Enterprises, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | DataVox, Inc. | $48,490 | 9 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Phonoscope, Inc. | $9,204 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | AT&T Enterprises, LLC | $9,027 | 3 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Phonoscope, Inc. | $9,204 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | AT&T Enterprises, LLC | $8,978 | 3 | Jun 30, 2028 |
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.betaacademy.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.