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E-rate Trends Report

Discover the Results

The purpose of the Trends Report is to provide stakeholders with a broader picture of the E-rate program. The data and information provided is derived from publicly available funding request data as well as a nationwide survey of applicants conducted annually.

Funds For Learning to release findings from its 12th annual E-rate Trends Report. Nearly 2,100 responses were submitted by E-rate applicants, a 10% response rate.

Introduction

E-rate fulfilling its mission. 94% of applicants agree that E-rate is vital to their Internet connectivity.

EdTech Landscape

Digital learning continues to explode. 84% expect bandwidth needs to increase in the next 3 years.

Impact on Purchasing

New policies yield lower prices. 83% of applicants agree that E-rate supports cost-effective spending.

Changes to ESL

Network security is a critical issue. 98% of applicants agree that network security should qualify for E-rate support.

Technology

Barriers to Internet still exist. 78% of applicants agree that insufficient Internet access is significant issue.

Program Administration

E-rate admin creating positive results. Only 9% of applicants are dissatisfied with USAC, the program administrator.

Watch the 2022 E-rate Trends Report results Webinar


Past E-rate Trends Reports

2021

Trends Report

2020

Trends Report

2019

Trends Report

2018

Trends Report

2017

Trends Report

2016

Trends Report

Trends Report Webinar Recordings

2021 Trends Report Webinar
2020 Trends Report Webinar
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