Category 1 - Internet Connection
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An E-Rate Form 470 from North Allegheny School DIST in Pittsburgh, PA. Providers can bid until Dec 10, 2026.
| Applicant | North Allegheny School DIST |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA |
| County | Allegheny |
| Form 470 number | 270004441 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 12, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 10, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 14 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 1 Gbps to 2 Gbps | 14 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
North Allegheny School District is seeking proposals for one (1) turnkey, dedicated Internet connection with six (6) static IP addresses delivered to Marshall Middle School (5145 Wexford Run Road, Wexford, PA 15090), including required handoff equipment and ongoing E-Rate eligible maintenance.
Read the applicant's full note
Vendors must provide pricing for both 1,000 Mbps and 2,000 Mbps throughput based on a five (5) year agreement with three (3) optional one (1) year renewals for Funding Year 2027.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, North Allegheny School DIST had $98,400 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 40% E-Rate discount, from DQE Communications LLC, Comcast Business Communications.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | DQE Communications LLC | $83,700 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $14,700 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | DQE Communications LLC | $86,025 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Comcast Business Communications | $14,700 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
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.