Category 1 - Lit Fiber Connections
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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 | 270004439 |
| 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 | Standalone Data Transmission Service | 8 each | 10 Gbps | 9 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
North Allegheny School District is seeking proposals for eight (8) turnkey, 10 Gbps point-to-point managed Lit Fiber connections (including handoff equipment and ongoing maintenance) from the Central Office Administration MDF to eight district school IDFs on a 3-year term with three (3) optional 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.