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Satellite Internet E-Rate Plan

In May of 1997 the FCC adopted a Universal Service Order implementing the Telecommunications Act of 1996.

The Order ensures that all eligible schools and libraries have affordable access to telecommunications and information services. The FCC established the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program. Through this program, funds are available to provide eligible schools and libraries with discounts -- often referred to as the “E-Rate” -- for authorized services, beginning January 1, 1998.

Skycasters Internet access is an authorized service, and both public and many private schools are allowed to participate. Skycasters is proud to participate in the E-Rate program. Your school could be eligible to receive a “discount” on our service based on the following chart:

INCOME	URBAN LOCATION	RURAL LOCATION
Measured by % of students eligible for the National School Lunch Program	Discount	Discount
If the % of students in your school that qualifies for the National School Lunch Program is...	... and you are in an URBAN area, your discount will be...	... and you are in a RURAL area, your discount will be...
Less than 1%	20%	25%
1% to 19%	40%	50%
20% to 34%	50%	60%
35% to 49%	60%	70%
50% to 74%	80%	80%
75% to 100%	90%	90%

The Schools and Libraries Corporation (SLC), a non-profit entity established by the FCC, administers the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program. The SLC can be reached at 1-888-203-8100 or fax a question to 1-888-276-8736.

Links to more information:

http://www.sl.universalservice.org/

http://www.fcc.gov/wcb/universal_service/