CCLSWAN2027
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Catawba County Library in Newton, NC. Providers can bid until Nov 26, 2026.
| Applicant | Catawba County Library |
|---|---|
| Type | Library System |
| Location | Newton, NC |
| County | Catawba |
| Form 470 number | 270002929 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 26, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 8 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 4 each | 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps | 4 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Catawba County Library System (CCLS) in Catawba County, NC, is seeking to obtain the best value in e-Rate eligible digital transmission WAN services between the Main Branch (in Newton, NC), St. Stephens Branch (Hickory, NC), Sherrills Ford/Terrell Branch (Terrell, NC) and Southwest in the Mountain View area of Hickory, NC.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Catawba County Library had $27,120 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC | $27,120 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC | $27,120 | 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)
Applicant website: www.catawbacountync.gov/library
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.