State Internet Services FY27-32
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Dept of Admin-Ofc of Technology & Info SVC in Columbia, SC. Providers can bid until Nov 11, 2026.
| Applicant | Dept of Admin-Ofc of Technology & Info SVC |
|---|---|
| Type | Consortium |
| Location | Columbia, SC |
| County | Richland County |
| Form 470 number | 270002053 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 11, 2026 (21 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 2000 |
Internet access (Category 1)
The State of South Carolina seeks qualified bids from service providers for internet services to South Carolina schools and libraries. All prospective vendors must review the attached solicitation for procurement rules and regulations. Also, please note that the quantities and entities served values are sample values and not a guarantee of bid value. There are no Services Requested For Category 2
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Standalone Internet Access Service | 10.00 Mbps to 51200.00 Mbps | 2000 |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Dept of Admin-Ofc of Technology & Info SVC had $23.7 million of E-Rate services before discount, with a 84% E-Rate discount, from BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC, South Carolina Net, Inc DBA Segra, South Carolina Net, Inc..
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC | $11.2 million | 3 | Jun 30, 2033 |
| 2026 | Internet access | South Carolina Net, Inc DBA Segra | $3.3 million | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | South Carolina Net, Inc DBA Segra | $1.8 million | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC | $1.6 million | 3 | Jun 30, 2033 |
| 2026 | Internet access | BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC | $1.5 million | 3 | Jun 30, 2033 |
| 2026 | Internet access | South Carolina Net, Inc DBA Segra | $1.2 million | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | South Carolina Net, Inc DBA Segra | $688,536 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | South Carolina Net, Inc DBA Segra | $657,516 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | South Carolina Net, Inc. | $452,880 | 2 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2026 | Internet access | South Carolina Net, Inc. | $360,360 | 2 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2026 | Internet access | South Carolina Net, Inc DBA Segra | $214,716 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC | $189,744 | 3 | Jun 30, 2033 |
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.