FY27 Wide Area Network/Fiber 470
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Lubbock ISD in Lubbock, TX. Providers can bid until Oct 30, 2026.
| Applicant | Lubbock ISD |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Lubbock, TX |
| County | Lubbock |
| Form 470 number | 270000989 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Oct 30, 2026 (9 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 60 |
Internet access (Category 1)
Lubbock Independent School District (District) is seeking proposals for a fully managed, provider-lit Wide Area Network (WAN) service providing dedicated data transport between the instructional and administrative locations identified in this RFP. The selected provider shall furnish, install, configure, transition, upgrade, maintain, and otherwise provide all provider-owned facilities, equipment, optics, services, and support necessary to meet the requirements of this RFP. The anticipated service commencement date is July 1, 2027, subject to Board approval, contract execution, E-Rate requirements, and applicable funding. Submittal for this Request For Proposal will be online at http://lubbockisd.ionwave.net.
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Standalone Data Transmission Service | 58 each | 10240.00 Mbps to 25600.00 Mbps | 58 |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Lubbock ISD had $264,312 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 90% E-Rate discount, from Unite Private Networks, LLC, Cebridge Telecom TX, LP.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Unite Private Networks, LLC | $213,912 | 10 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Cebridge Telecom TX, LP | $26,400 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Unite Private Networks, LLC | $24,000 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Unite Private Networks, LLC | $220,926 | 10 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Cebridge Telecom TX, LP | $48,120 | 4 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Unite Private Networks, LLC | $33,540 | 4 | 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)
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.