Connected Classrooms
with Cambium Networks
Activate Digital Learning
The FCC’s E-Rate Program allows for eligible schools and libraries with funding from the Universal Service Fund to enhance digital learning and stay connected with telecommunications and information services made affordable.
The E-Rate Program holds two categories for funding. Category 1 Services include Broadband and Internet Access where Category 2 Services cover Wi-Fi Infrastructure needs.
Learn how to begin and apply with Cambium Networks in our E-Rate Resource Guide.
Ready to initiate Digital Learning for your community?
Here is how to begin:
*Applicants must first have an Entity Number and an E-Rate Productivity Center Account.
Learn more about the required forms, with the Eligible Services List, E-Rate Central Forms Rack and these Application Tips.
Calculate your Category 2 Funds
C2 Budget is calculated by number of students in a school multiplied by a specific dollar figure. C2 budgets are pre-discount five-year plans based on the number of students in your school. Learn more about calculating your C2 Funds.
Here is an example: A high school has 100 full‐time students, 50 part‐time students that attend classes in the morning, and 25 part‐time students that attend classes in the afternoon. The school should report a maximum of 50 part‐time students. This would result in a C2 budget calculation of $22,500, or (100+50) full‐ and part‐time students x $156.23[1]
[1] Source:FY2018 budget amount for schools and school districts. per student.
[2] https://sltools.universalservice.org/portal-external/budgetLookup/
How can Cambium Networks Help?
Learn more on staying connected with cnPilot e-Series for E-Rate
Today’s educational multimedia enables students to reach beyond the classroom, so the entire school campus needs to be connected.
Cambium Networks Enterprise-Grade cnPilot™ Access Points enable higher performance without the high cost of new infrastructure or equipment licensing, reducing the subscription costs of low capacity leased lines with high-speed wireless broadband point-to-point links.
Cambium Networks can provide all solutions needed for your school or library to utilize Category 1 and 2 of your E-Rate funding.
Eligible Products for E-Rate:
- Fixed Wireless for connecting buildings and/or outdoor assets
- Indoor and Outdoor Wi-Fi
- cnMaestro – Cloud management platform
- cnMatrix Enterprise Switches products
- WISP/MSP Install/Maintenance Services
Before you file your 470 Form, test our cnPilot Wi-Fi Solution in your school or library with a demo deployment access point on us.
Videos
Learn best practices to get the technology in the classrooms while leveraging E-Rate programs and minimizing total technology costs.
Learn more on Wi-Fi Network Management and an overview of our solutions for E-Rate.
Connecting Classrooms Globally – Cambium Networks Success Stories
“Young people demand the most from Wi-Fi, especially students. cnPilot provides them the streaming video and file transfer they need, while also pleasing the school finance team who wants an affordable solution with a low total cost of ownership.” -Chong Wen Loong, Senior Manager, ROOTS Communications
Case Studies
- Dunman Highschool – Singapore
- Plymouth Joint School District – Wisconsin
- Tickford Park Primary School – England
