FY2027 Form 470 Transport Services
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Networkmaine in Orono, ME. Providers can bid until Nov 20, 2026.
| Applicant | Networkmaine |
|---|---|
| Type | Consortium |
| Location | Orono, ME |
| County | Penobscot |
| Form 470 number | 270002079 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 20, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1011 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Standalone Data Transmission Service | 743 each | 100 Mbps to 10 Gbps | 743 |
| Internet access | Leased Dark Fiber | 738 fiber strands | 743 | |
| Internet access | Leased Lit Fiber | 743 each | 100 Mbps to 10 Gbps | 743 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
The scope of this project is to select data transport services for any and all K-20 schools, libraries, state and local governments, research, and other not-for-profit entities in Maine.
Read the applicant's full note
The list of potential recipients of service may expand beyond the original members at our discretion.E-Rate can only be used for eligible services at eligible locations.Respondents are asked to provide two differing types of service: 1) Carrier Ethernet service to connect schools, libraries, and other entities to each other and to one or more Networkmaine Points of Presence, and 2) Dark Fiber service to connect schools, libraries, and other entities to a Networkmaine Point of Presence.For lit fiber, the minimum bandwidth proposed for any individual school or library should be 1 Gbps.
For sites with greater than 1 Gbps requested, the handoff will be 10 Gbps Ethernet.For dark fiber, the minimum capacity is 1 strand and the maximum capacity is 2 strands.Respondents should propose costs for circuits on a monthly basis inclusive of all associated state, federal, and/or Respondent imposed taxes surcharges, and fees.
Respondents should show separately any applicable one-time non-recurring charges. Respondents must only include costs to Networkmaine. Any incremental costs associated with excess fiber such as additional installation or labor costs may not be included in bid responses.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Networkmaine had $4.3 million of E-Rate services before discount, with a 70% E-Rate discount, from Consolidated Communications Enterprise Services, Inc., TVC Albany, Inc, MID-MAINE TELPLUS LLC (wholly owned sub of Otelco Inc.), Lincolnville Communications, Inc. and others.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Consolidated Communications Enterprise Services, Inc. | $976,096 | 6 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Consolidated Communications Enterprise Services, Inc. | $749,520 | 6 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Consolidated Communications Enterprise Services, Inc. | $700,021 | 6 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | TVC Albany, Inc | $600,588 | 6 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | TVC Albany, Inc | $226,647 | 6 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | TVC Albany, Inc | $188,329 | 6 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | MID-MAINE TELPLUS LLC (wholly owned sub of Otelco Inc.) | $168,000 | 6 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Consolidated Communications Enterprise Services, Inc. | $123,684 | 6 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Lincolnville Communications, Inc. | $123,600 | 6 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Consolidated Communications Enterprise Services, Inc. | $117,960 | 6 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | TVC Albany, Inc | $109,700 | 6 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | TVC Albany, Inc | $76,933 | 6 | 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)
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.