Secondary ISP 26-27
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Columbus Montessori Education Center in Columbus, OH. Providers can bid until Dec 7, 2026.
| Applicant | Columbus Montessori Education Center |
|---|---|
| Type | School |
| Location | Columbus, OH |
| County | Franklin County |
| Form 470 number | 270004076 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 7, 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 | 100 Mbps to 500 Mbps | 1 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
We need a DIA circuit at a minimum 100 down/10 up with a static IP. Fully symmetrical data rates are preferred, but asymmetrical DOCSIS type circuits may be acceptable.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Columbus Montessori Education Center had $7,800 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 50% E-Rate discount, from Cogeco US Enterprise, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Cogeco US Enterprise, LLC | $7,800 | 7 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Cogeco US Enterprise, LLC | $7,800 | 7 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Cogeco US Enterprise, LLC | $7,800 | 7 | Jul 31, 2028 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | GovConnection, Inc. | $1,870 | 2 | 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.columbusmontessori.org
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.