PPA Form 470 Cat 1
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Pinellas Preparatory Academy in Largo, FL. Providers can bid until Nov 19, 2026.
| Applicant | Pinellas Preparatory Academy |
|---|---|
| Type | School |
| Location | Largo, FL |
| County | Pinellas |
| Form 470 number | 270002448 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 19, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 1 Gbps to 5 Gbps | 1 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
The current service is 1 Gbps (1,000 Mbps) dedicated Internet access with a static IP address block.
Read the applicant's full note
Providers should specify available bandwidth options, monthly recurring charges, any installation or non-recurring charges, contract terms, and applicable service-level agreements, including uptime and repair commitments.Bids should clearly identify all costs associated with providing the requested service. The school is seeking reliable, business-grade Internet connectivity to support its educational, administrative, and technology operations.The current Internet service contract expires June 30, 2027.
The requested service should be available to begin July 1, 2027, subject to E-Rate funding and applicable program requirements. All bids must comply with E-Rate competitive-bidding requirements.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Pinellas Preparatory Academy had $8,700 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 60% E-Rate discount, from Frontier Communications of America.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Frontier Communications of America | $8,700 | 7 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Frontier Communications of America | $8,700 | 7 | Jul 1, 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.