From EduTek Solution
The E-Rate platform for everyone at the table.
Service providers, E-Rate coordinators, K-12 districts, and technology manufacturers each get a tailored toolkit built on the same fresh-every-night USAC data. Pick your seat.
Service Providers
Find your next contract.
See every 470 the moment it's filed. Search 471 awards to learn who chose whom, for what, and at what price. Claim your SPIN to display a verified tier badge and earn trust before the bid even hits.
- Real-time 470 bid-opportunity feed
- Lookup competitors' award history
- Verified tier badges (Bronze → Platinum)
E-Rate Coordinators
Vet providers. Inform districts.
Cross-state data lookups, saved searches, verified service-provider profiles, and the full bid evaluation workflow your districts need to defend their vendor decisions at audit.
- Multi-state data subscriptions
- Bid Matrix + Item 21 Converter — the full evaluation workflow
- Saved searches with daily email digests
K-12 Schools
Make confident E-Rate decisions.
Pull up your district's entire filing history, plan your 5-year Category 2 budget, score the bids you receive with an audit-ready matrix, and prep Form 471 Item 21 attachments matching USAC's V21.0 templates.
- Your district's 470 / 471 / FRN history scoped to your BEN
- 5-year C2 Budget Planner + verified provider comparison
- Bid Matrix + Item 21 Converter — the full bid workflow
Technology Manufacturers
Route 470s to the right region.
Equip your regional sales teams with full 470 visibility, a deals pipeline that routes leads by territory, and a side-by-side installer comparison so you can connect districts to the right channel partner.
- Regional sales hierarchy with role scoping
- Deals kanban with territory routing
- Installer comparison + tier scoring
See it in action
Watch how it works for your role
Short walkthroughs, recorded on the real platform with real USAC data.
Filter every open Form 470 by state, funding year, service category, and more — then save the search for daily email digests.
Built on the same data spine
Every role above pulls from the same nightly USAC sync — 470 basic info, services requested, consortium members, 471 line items, FRN awards, BEAR disbursements, and the SPIN directory. The differences are in the lens, not the source.
- · ~225K Form 470s spanning FY 2018 → 2026
- · ~17M recipient line items and ~1M FRN status records
- · ~7,800 service providers ranked Bronze through Platinum
- · Incremental sync from USAC every morning at 06:00 UTC
What’s included
Every feature, in one place
A flat list of everything the platform ships today. Plan tiers gate seats and advanced sales features; the data and workflow tools below are available across the board.
Data Lookup
Every USAC dataset, refreshed nightly, queryable in seconds.
- 470 Lead SearchFilter every open Form 470 by state, funding year, service category, applicant type, and dollar threshold. Save your filters as searches with daily email digests.
- 471 Award SearchSearch committed Form 471 awards down to the line-item level. Useful for benchmarking what districts have paid for the equipment you're quoting.
- Form 470 DetailTen-tab deep dive on any application: applicant info, contacts, C1 / Int Conn / IC Maint / CPP service requests, enrollment, 471 history, and RFP attachments.
- SPIN DirectoryEvery USAC service provider with verified tier badges (Bronze → Platinum), award totals, states served, and contact info. Print board-ready PDFs comparing 2-3 SPINs.
- BEAR DisbursementsTrack what USAC has actually paid out against funded awards. Line-by-line reimbursement detail synced from the public BEAR dataset.
- Enrollment LookupFull-time Students, NSLP counts, urban/rural status, and congressional district for every recipient on a 470 — with totals you can drop straight into the C2 Budget Planner.
Workflow Tools
The day-to-day work of running an E-Rate cycle, simplified.
- Application PortfolioTrack every 470 and 471 across the BENs you manage. Add a district once; all their historical and in-flight filings appear automatically.
- Status NotificationsGet an email the moment USAC updates a status — application certified, funding committed, denied. No need to log into EPC daily to check.
- Category 2 Budget PlannerModel 5-year C2 budgets per district with the current per-student rate and funding floor. Import historical FRN commitments so you plan forward from real data, not a blank slate.
- Bid → Item 21 ConverterTurn a vendor's bid into the USAC Form 471 Item 21 attachment. Structured entry for all 19+ USAC fields per line item, exported as a ready-to-attach .xlsx.
- Bid Evaluation MatrixScore multiple vendor bids on a 470 with a USAC-style rubric. Cost auto-computed from converter line items; non-cost criteria you score. Generates an audit-ready PDF for your records folder.
- SPIN ComparisonPick 2-3 service providers, view side-by-side metrics, and download a board-ready PDF with a recommendation section. Useful when explaining vendor decisions to school boards.
Sales & CRM
For service providers and manufacturers running E-Rate as a pipeline.
- Deals PipelineSave 470s as deals and move them through Communicate → Deal Register → Quote → Bid Sent → Won / Lost. Board (kanban) and list views included.
- Activity LogPer-deal timeline of every status change, note, and email. Audit trail for sales coaching and territory handoffs.
- Team ManagementInvite teammates, assign roles, control seats. Regional sales hierarchies supported for manufacturers — leads route by territory.
- CRM CSV ExportExport deals and portfolio data with column headers pre-mapped to Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive, or a generic format. Direct OAuth integrations on the roadmap.
- Saved Searches + Daily DigestSave any lead filter combo and we'll email you new matches every morning. Useful for SPs covering specific states or service categories.
- SPIN Tier BadgesEmbed your verified tier badge on your website to earn trust before the first conversation. Service providers can claim their SPIN with domain-verified auto-approval.
For Manufacturers
Tools built specifically for channel sales teams.
- Equipment-Mapped 470 FeedFilter 470s to the ones requesting equipment your company manufactures. Skip the rest.
- Regional Sales HierarchyBuild out territory structures with role-scoped visibility. Reps see their deals; managers see their region; HQ sees everything.
- Find InstallersCompare installers by tier, region, and category — useful when routing channel work to the right partner for a district's specific needs.
- Deal Routing by TerritoryAuto-assign incoming 470s to the rep covering the district's state or region. No more manual triage.
Account & Security
The basics, done right.
- Audience-Aware DashboardsThe sidebar, the help content, even the home page tiles change based on whether you're a service provider, coordinator, K-12 school, or manufacturer.
- Row-Level SecurityEvery database query is scoped to your organization automatically. Your data never crosses an org boundary.
- Contextual HelpEvery major page has a Help button that opens audience-specific guidance — no PDF manuals, no separate help center to bookmark.
- Stripe-Powered BillingSecure subscription management with self-serve plan upgrades, downgrades, and billing portal access.
Direct from USAC
E-Rate News & Announcements
Latest updates from USAC, summarized for E-Rate participants.
USAC Emergency System Maintenance on October 22
USAC conducted emergency system maintenance on Thursday, October 22, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET, during which all USAC systems were temporarily unavailable for an extended period. This maintenance affected all E-Rate participants, including schools, school districts, service providers, and E-Rate coordinators who needed to access USAC systems during that timeframe. The emergency nature of the maintenance meant there may have been limited advance notice, and USAC acknowledges the inconvenience caused to participants who relied on system access during those hours. No specific action is required from participants at this time, though anyone who attempted to access USAC systems during the maintenance window should be aware that any blocked transactions or delayed submissions during that period were due to the scheduled downtime. Going forward, participants should monitor USAC communications for any announcements regarding system availability or follow-up actions needed to address requests that may have been interrupted during the maintenance window.
Read full announcementOct 22, 2026EPC Category Two (C2) Updates
USAC has updated the EPC system to make it easier for K-12 schools and libraries, including Tribal libraries, to request a recalculation of their Category Two budget during the FY2027 EPC Administrative Window if their student enrollment or library square footage has changed. This optional "replacement C2 budget" feature allows applicants to have their C2 budget automatically recalculated whenever underlying data is updated in the system. To help guide users through the process, EPC will display a popup reminder prompting applicants to request a budget recalculation whenever data changes are detected. E-Rate coordinators and school administrators should review the new Module 6 learning module titled "How to File a C2 Budget Replacement Request in the EPC Administrative Window" to understand how to submit these requests when needed. While there is no strict deadline mentioned, applicants should be prepared to take advantage of this feature during the upcoming FY2027 Administrative Window if their circumstances have changed since their initial budget was established.
Read full announcementOct 22, 2026E-Rate In-Person Training Materials Available
USAC recently conducted in-person E-Rate training sessions in Phoenix, Arizona on September 15 and in Washington, D.C. on September 24, where E-Rate experts provided comprehensive training on program updates, discussed current issues, and answered questions from both new and experienced E-Rate participants including schools, service providers, and E-Rate coordinators. The presentation materials from these training events are now publicly available on USAC's In-Person E-Rate Training Events webpage, allowing those who could not attend to access the same information and resources that were covered during the live sessions. All E-Rate participants—whether they are school district staff, service providers, or E-Rate coordinators—can benefit from reviewing these materials to stay current on program requirements and updates. Participants should visit the USAC website to locate the In-Person E-Rate Training Events webpage and review the materials relevant to their role in the E-Rate program. No specific deadline applies to accessing these materials, but reviewing them at your earliest convenience will help ensure your organization remains compliant and informed about the latest E-Rate guidance.
Read full announcementOct 22, 2026Use Open Data to Confirm Invoicing and Service Delivery Deadlines
USAC has announced that Invoice Deadline Dates (IDD) and Service Delivery Deadlines (SDD) for non-recurring services may have changed for some applicants, and participants should verify their specific deadlines rather than relying on previous information. Schools, service providers, and E-Rate coordinators can confirm these critical dates through multiple resources: the E-Rate FRN Status Tool on USAC's Open Data platform for fiscal years 2016 and forward, the EPC system under Records and Funding Requests, or the newly created E-Rate Post Commitment Deadline Tool, which provides a unified dashboard for tracking invoicing deadlines, SPAC (Form 473) status, and Form 486 status throughout the funding lifecycle. The Post Commitment Deadline Tool represents a significant improvement in visibility and coordination, allowing both applicants and service providers to monitor all essential post-commitment milestones in one location rather than checking multiple systems. Participants should immediately access whichever tool best suits their workflow to identify and confirm their IDD and SDD, as missing these deadlines could jeopardize funding, and should consult the August 2026 E-Rate News Brief and PC Deadline Tool User Guide for detailed instructions on using these resources. Since deadlines vary by funding request and fiscal year, no single action deadline applies universally, but all stakeholders should treat verification of their specific dates as an urgent priority given the consequences of non-compliance.
Read full announcementOct 22, 2026Eligible Services 101
USAC is hosting an Eligible Services 101 webinar on November 3, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET to help participants understand which services and equipment qualify for E-Rate funding. The webinar is designed for both applicants (schools and libraries) and service providers who need clarity on the Eligible Services List (ESL) and what types of services are fundable under the program. During the presentation, USAC staff will review the ESL and explain E-Rate service eligibility requirements, followed by a dedicated Q&A session where participants can ask specific questions about their services or situations. Schools, service providers, and E-Rate coordinators should register for this webinar if they want to deepen their understanding of eligible services or need clarification before submitting their next E-Rate application. Registration is required to attend, so interested participants should sign up promptly to secure their spot.
Read full announcementOct 22, 2026Tips for the EPC Administrative Window
The FY2027 EPC administrative window opened on October 21, 2026, providing all E-Rate applicants—including K-12 schools, service providers, and their coordinators—with a critical period to review and update their entity profile information in the EPC system before submitting FCC Form 471 applications for the upcoming funding year. This administrative window will remain open only until shortly before the Form 471 application filing window begins in early 2027, at which point all applicant entity profiles will be locked and no further changes to profile information will be permitted. All participants need to understand that any inaccuracies or outdated information in their profiles must be corrected during this window, as locked profiles cannot be modified once the Form 471 filing period commences. Schools, service providers, and E-Rate coordinators should prioritize logging into EPC now to verify that all entity profile details are current and accurate, including organizational information, contact details, and eligibility status, to avoid delays or complications when submitting their funding applications. Taking action immediately is essential, as the administrative window will close well before the Form 471 filing window opens, leaving no opportunity to make corrections after the profiles lock.
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