Overview
| Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total E-Rate subsidies | $114K | $246K | $476K | $774K | $606K | $515K | $202K | $318K | $353K | $324K | $258K | $380K | $377K | $39K | $1.3M | $46K | $1.8M | $535K | $670K | $421K | $202K | $151K | $123K | $134K | $260K | — | $636K | $1.2M |
| Average discount rate | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 85% | 50% | 64% | 66% | 69% | 86% | 86% | 84% | 86% | 86% | 83% | 82% | 83% | 81% | 77% | 74% | 72% | 66% | 74% | 62% | 84% | 82% |
| Schools & libraries (in this area) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Service providers | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 16 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Avg download speed (Mbps) | 9,830 | 9,882 | 9,824 | 6,450 | 6,830 | 6,038 | 5,025 | 1,700 | 5,010 | 7,200 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Avg upload speed (Mbps) | 9,830 | 9,882 | 9,824 | 6,450 | 6,830 | 6,038 | 5,025 | 1,700 | 5,010 | 7,200 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Subsidies by E-Rate service type
| Service type | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voice | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $18K | $71K | $85K | $129K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Telecomm Services | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $208K | $207K | $30K | $45K | — | — | $194K | $203K | $148K | $153K | $151K | $123K | $134K | $122K | — | $114K | $239K |
| Internal Connections | — | — | $230K | $507K | $285K | $313K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $1.2M | — | $1.7M | $262K | $408K | $233K | — | — | — | — | $139K | — | $522K | $963K |
| Data Transmission and/or Internet Access | $114K | $246K | $246K | $267K | $321K | $202K | $202K | $301K | $282K | $239K | $129K | $171K | $171K | $9K | — | — | — | $40K | $53K | $40K | $49K | — | — | — | — | — | — | $20K |
| Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $46K | $150K | $39K | $7K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Managed Internal Broadband Services | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Back of Envelope Estimate of Equal Distribution
| Recipient | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey, Dr. Gertrude Elementary School | $6K | $10K | $10K | $23K | $26K | $21K | $11K | $14K | $26K | $17K |
| Bartlett Elem-Jr High School | $6K | $111K | $10K | $23K | $26K | $21K | $11K | $14K | $26K | $17K |
| Butler Junior High School | $6K | $168K | $10K | $23K | $26K | $21K | $11K | $14K | $22K | $17K |
| Charles W. Morey Elementary School | $6K | $10K | $10K | $23K | $26K | $21K | $11K | $14K | $26K | $17K |
| Christa S. Mcauliffe Elem School | $6K | $69K | $10K | $23K | $26K | $21K | $11K | $14K | $26K | $17K |
| Daley School | $6K | $112K | $10K | $23K | $26K | $21K | $11K | $14K | $26K | $17K |
| Dr. Janice Adie Day School | $15K | $13K | $3K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Greenhalge Elementary School | $6K | $10K | $10K | $23K | $26K | $21K | $11K | $14K | $26K | $17K |
| James F Sullivan Middle School | $6K | $10K | $10K | $23K | $26K | $8K | $11K | $14K | $26K | $17K |
| Joseph A. Mcavinnue Elementary School | $6K | $10K | $10K | $23K | $26K | $21K | $11K | $14K | $26K | $17K |
| Laura Lee Alternative School | $6K | $10K | $34K | $23K | $26K | $21K | $11K | $14K | $26K | $17K |
| Leblanc Elementary School | $6K | $10K | $43K | $23K | $26K | $21K | $11K | $14K | $22K | $17K |
| Lincoln, Abraham Elementary School | $6K | $90K | $10K | $23K | $26K | $21K | $11K | $14K | $26K | $17K |
| Lowell High School | $6K | $10K | $27K | $23K | $26K | $21K | $11K | $14K | $26K | $17K |
| Moody Elementary School | $6K | $10K | $10K | $23K | $26K | $21K | $11K | $14K | $26K | $17K |
| Murkland, Charlotee M. School | $6K | $10K | $10K | $23K | $26K | $21K | $11K | $14K | $26K | $17K |
| Pawtucket Memorial School | $6K | $10K | $10K | $23K | $26K | $21K | $11K | $14K | $26K | $17K |
| Pyne, Joseph Elementary School | $6K | $10K | $10K | $23K | $26K | $21K | $11K | $14K | $26K | $17K |
| Reilly Elementary School | $6K | $10K | $10K | $23K | $26K | $21K | $11K | $14K | $26K | $17K |
| Robinson Middle School | $6K | $10K | $10K | $23K | $26K | $21K | $11K | $14K | $22K | $17K |
| Rogers Elementary School | $6K | $10K | $10K | $23K | $26K | $42K | $11K | $14K | $26K | $17K |
| Shaughnessy Elementary School | $6K | $10K | $10K | $23K | $26K | $21K | $11K | $14K | $26K | $17K |
| Stoklosa Middle School | $6K | $10K | $10K | $23K | $26K | $21K | $11K | $14K | $26K | $17K |
| The Career Academy | $6K | $10K | $48K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wang, Dr. An School | $6K | $10K | $10K | $23K | $26K | $21K | $11K | $14K | $26K | $17K |
| Washington Elementary School | $6K | $10K | $127K | $23K | $26K | $21K | $11K | $14K | $26K | $17K |
Recipient demographics
| Recipient | City | Discount Rate | Students | NSLP | Down Mbps | Up Mbps | Urban/Rural |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey, Dr. Gertrude Elementary School | Lowell | 80% | 472 | 352 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| Bartlett Elem-Jr High School | Lowell | 80% | 488 | 364 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| Butler Junior High School | Lowell | 80% | 448 | 334 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| Charles W. Morey Elementary School | Lowell | 80% | 503 | 375 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| Christa S. Mcauliffe Elem School | Lowell | 80% | 468 | 349 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| Daley School | Lowell | 80% | 686 | 512 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| Dr. Janice Adie Day School | Lowell | 80% | 78 | 59 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| Greenhalge Elementary School | Lowell | 80% | 425 | 317 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| James F Sullivan Middle School | Lowell | 80% | 606 | 452 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| Joseph A. Mcavinnue Elementary School | Lowell | 80% | 468 | 349 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| Laura Lee Alternative School | Lowell | 80% | 15 | 12 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| Leblanc Elementary School | Lowell | 80% | 31 | 24 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| Lincoln, Abraham Elementary School | Lowell | 80% | 497 | 371 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| Lowell High School | Lowell | 80% | 3,374 | 2,484 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| Moody Elementary School | Lowell | 80% | 236 | 176 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| Murkland, Charlotee M. School | Lowell | 80% | 460 | 343 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| Pawtucket Memorial School | Lowell | 80% | 475 | 354 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| Pyne, Joseph Elementary School | Lowell | 80% | 471 | 351 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| Reilly Elementary School | Lowell | 80% | 462 | 345 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| Robinson Middle School | Lowell | 80% | 580 | 433 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| Rogers Elementary School | Lowell | 80% | 895 | 667 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| Shaughnessy Elementary School | Lowell | 80% | 467 | 348 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| Stoklosa Middle School | Lowell | 80% | 608 | 454 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| The Career Academy | Lowell | 80% | 108 | 81 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| Wang, Dr. An School | Lowell | 80% | 669 | 499 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| Washington Elementary School | Lowell | 80% | 245 | 183 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
Subsidies by service provider (top 10)
| Service provider | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retro-Fit, Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $1.2M | $46K | $1.8M | $301K | $414K | $233K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Whally Computer Associates, Inc. | $114K | $246K | $246K | $774K | $404K | $313K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Verizon-New England Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $17K | $66K | $72K | $116K | $157K | $161K | — | $18K | — | — | $165K | $177K | $122K | $130K | $129K | $123K | $134K | $122K | — | $114K | $239K |
| CELT- Center for Educational Leadership & Technology | — | — | — | — | $199K | $199K | $199K | $298K | $281K | $189K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wang Government Services,Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $109K | — | $522K | $570K |
| Custom Computer Specialist, Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $20K | — | — | $251K |
| Light Tower Fiber LLC | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $137K | $100K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| The Ockers Company | — | — | $230K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sprint Communications Co. L.P. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $40K | $53K | $40K | $49K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Verizon Wireless (Cellco Partnership) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $636 | $2K | $8K | $8K | $51K | $46K | $21K | $16K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Overview and provider figures are the entity’s total authorized disbursements (entity-wide, FCC Form 471 FRN Status). Per-recipient figures are a back-of-envelope estimate: each funding request line item’s post-discount cost divided equally among the line’s recipients. FY2010–2015 figures are from USAC legacy data (BEN level). FY2026 omitted (funding year in progress). Note: the last year or two in any disbursement series always looks artificially low (FY2025 invoices are still being paid), which is why figures dip at the end — that’s the real state of USAC’s data, not an error. Source: USAC Open Data, retrieved 2026-06-10.