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 | $804K | $492K | $372K | $387K | $1.1M | $682K | $600K | $390K | $77K | $803K | $1.1M | $791K | $531K | $497K | $770K | $1.3M | $2.7M | $536K | $543K | $1.0M | $1.1M | $1.7M | $1.2M | $2.5M | $3.2M | $1.7M | $1.6M | — |
| Average discount rate | 88% | 88% | 90% | 89% | 88% | 86% | 86% | 87% | 67% | 72% | 74% | 90% | 90% | 80% | 89% | 89% | 89% | 80% | 80% | 89% | 89% | 89% | 89% | 89% | 89% | 90% | 90% | — |
| Schools & libraries (in this area) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Service providers | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | — |
| Avg download speed (Mbps) | 13,829 | 6,855 | 5,459 | 5,459 | 5,541 | 7,037 | 7,037 | 5,526 | 8,976 | 9,813 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Avg upload speed (Mbps) | 13,829 | 6,855 | 5,459 | 5,459 | 5,541 | 7,037 | 7,037 | 5,526 | 8,976 | 9,813 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $8K | $18K | $29K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Telecomm Services | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $50K | $444K | $426K | $595K | $861K | $838K | $380K | $421K | $508K | $519K | $588K | $610K | $578K | $293K | $400K | $470K | — |
| Internal Connections | $448K | $177K | — | — | $707K | $294K | $215K | $32K | $15K | $14K | $417K | — | — | — | $85K | — | $1.4M | — | — | — | — | $878K | $409K | $1.7M | $2.8M | $1.2M | $1.1M | — |
| Data Transmission and/or Internet Access | $356K | $314K | $372K | $372K | $390K | $388K | $373K | $358K | $54K | $771K | $662K | $741K | $87K | $70K | $32K | $51K | $162K | $156K | $122K | $166K | $151K | $201K | $216K | $157K | $128K | $111K | — | — |
| Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections | — | $732 | — | $16K | — | — | $13K | — | — | — | $18K | — | — | — | $58K | $403K | $318K | — | — | $371K | $391K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Managed Internal Broadband Services | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $18K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wi-Fi Hotspots Services and Equipment | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Back of Envelope Estimate of Equal Distribution
| Recipient | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Street Branch Library | $40K | $17K | $12K | $13K | $13K | $13K | $22K | $14K | $3K | $31K |
| Allston Library | $40K | $17K | $12K | $13K | $40K | $13K | $22K | $14K | $3K | $31K |
| Archival Center | $40K | $17K | $12K | $13K | $40K | $13K | $22K | $14K | $3K | $31K |
| Boston Public Library--Copley Square | $19K | $17K | $55K | $57K | $72K | $288K | $53K | $46K | $4K | $31K |
| Brighton Branch Library | $40K | $17K | $12K | $13K | $40K | $13K | $22K | $14K | $3K | $31K |
| Charlestown Branch Library | $40K | $17K | $12K | $13K | $40K | $13K | $22K | $14K | $3K | $31K |
| Chelsea Public Library | $48K | $12K | $12K | $15K | $22K | $51K | $26K | $12K | $18K | $17K |
| Chinatown Branch Library | $40K | $17K | $12K | $13K | $40K | $1K | $10K | — | — | — |
| Codman Square Branch Library | $40K | $17K | $12K | $13K | $40K | $13K | $22K | $14K | $3K | $31K |
| Connolly Branch Library | $40K | $17K | $12K | $13K | $40K | $13K | $22K | $14K | $3K | $31K |
| East Boston Branch Library | $40K | $17K | $12K | $13K | $40K | $13K | $22K | $14K | $3K | $31K |
| Egleston Square Branch Library | $40K | $17K | $12K | $13K | $40K | $13K | $22K | $14K | $3K | $31K |
| Faneuil Branch Library | $40K | $17K | $12K | $13K | $40K | $13K | $22K | $14K | $3K | $31K |
| Fields Corner Branch Library | $40K | $17K | $12K | $13K | $40K | $13K | $22K | $14K | $3K | $31K |
| Grove Hall Branch Library | $40K | $17K | $12K | $13K | $40K | $13K | $22K | $14K | $3K | $31K |
| Hyde Park Branch Library | $40K | $17K | $12K | $13K | $40K | $13K | $22K | $14K | $3K | $31K |
| Jamaica Plain Branch Library | $40K | $17K | $12K | $13K | $40K | $13K | $22K | $14K | $3K | $31K |
| Lower Mills Branch Library | $40K | $17K | $12K | $13K | $40K | $13K | $22K | $14K | $3K | $31K |
| Malden Public Library | $48K | $12K | $12K | $15K | $22K | $51K | $26K | $13K | $16K | $15K |
| Mattapan Branch Library | $40K | $17K | $12K | $13K | $40K | $13K | $22K | $14K | $3K | $31K |
| North End Branch Library | $40K | $17K | $12K | $13K | $40K | $13K | $22K | $14K | $3K | $31K |
| Parker Hill Branch Library | $40K | $17K | $12K | $13K | $40K | $13K | $22K | $14K | $3K | $31K |
| Roslindale Branch Library | $40K | $17K | $12K | $13K | $13K | $13K | $22K | $14K | $3K | $31K |
| Roxbury Public Library | $40K | $17K | $12K | $13K | $40K | $13K | $22K | $14K | $3K | $31K |
| South Boston Branch Library | $40K | $17K | $12K | $13K | $40K | $13K | $22K | $14K | $3K | $31K |
| South End Branch Library | $40K | $17K | $12K | $13K | $40K | $13K | $22K | $14K | $3K | $31K |
| Uphams Corner Branch Library | $40K | $17K | $12K | $13K | $40K | $13K | $22K | $14K | $3K | $31K |
| West End Branch Library | $40K | $17K | $12K | $13K | $40K | $13K | $22K | $14K | $3K | $31K |
| West Roxbury Branch Library | $40K | $17K | $12K | $13K | $40K | $13K | $22K | $14K | $3K | $31K |
Recipient demographics
| Recipient | City | Discount Rate | Students | NSLP | Down Mbps | Up Mbps | Urban/Rural |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Street Branch Library | Boston | 90% | — | — | 20,000 | 20,000 | Urban |
| Allston Library | Allston | 85% | — | — | 20,000 | 20,000 | Urban |
| Archival Center | West Roxbury | 90% | — | — | 20,000 | 20,000 | Urban |
| Boston Public Library--Copley Square | Boston | 90% | — | — | 20,000 | 20,000 | Urban |
| Brighton Branch Library | Boston | 85% | — | — | 20,000 | 20,000 | Urban |
| Charlestown Branch Library | Charlestown | 85% | — | — | 20,000 | 20,000 | Urban |
| Chelsea Public Library | Chelsea | 90% | — | — | 1,000 | 1,000 | Urban |
| Chinatown Branch Library | Boston | 90% | — | — | 20,000 | 20,000 | Urban |
| Codman Square Branch Library | Dorchester | 90% | — | — | 20,000 | 20,000 | Urban |
| Connolly Branch Library | Jamaica Plain | 85% | — | — | 20,000 | 20,000 | Urban |
| East Boston Branch Library | East Boston | 85% | — | — | 20,000 | 20,000 | Urban |
| Egleston Square Branch Library | Roxbury | 85% | — | — | 20,000 | 20,000 | Urban |
| Faneuil Branch Library | Brighton | 85% | — | — | 20,000 | 20,000 | Urban |
| Fields Corner Branch Library | Dorchester | 85% | — | — | 20,000 | 20,000 | Urban |
| Grove Hall Branch Library | Dorchester | 85% | — | — | 20,000 | 20,000 | Urban |
| Hyde Park Branch Library | Hyde Park | 85% | — | — | 20,000 | 20,000 | Urban |
| Jamaica Plain Branch Library | Jamaica Plain | 85% | — | — | 20,000 | 20,000 | Urban |
| Lower Mills Branch Library | Dorchester | 85% | — | — | 20,000 | 20,000 | Urban |
| Malden Public Library | Malden | 90% | — | — | 1,000 | 1,000 | Urban |
| Mattapan Branch Library | Mattapan | 90% | — | — | 20,000 | 20,000 | Urban |
| North End Branch Library | Boston | 85% | — | — | 20,000 | 20,000 | Urban |
| Parker Hill Branch Library | Roxbury | 85% | — | — | 20,000 | 20,000 | Urban |
| Roslindale Branch Library | Roslindale | 85% | — | — | 20,000 | 20,000 | Urban |
| Roxbury Public Library | Roxbury | 85% | — | — | 20,000 | 20,000 | Urban |
| South Boston Branch Library | Boston | 85% | — | — | 20,000 | 20,000 | Urban |
| South End Branch Library | Boston | 85% | — | — | 20,000 | 20,000 | Urban |
| Uphams Corner Branch Library | Dorchester | 90% | — | — | 20,000 | 20,000 | Urban |
| West End Branch Library | Boston | 85% | — | — | 20,000 | 20,000 | Urban |
| West Roxbury Branch Library | West Roxbury | 90% | — | — | 20,000 | 20,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Boston - Dept of Innovation & Technology | $338K | $290K | $347K | $347K | $347K | $347K | $336K | $336K | $54K | $745K | $662K | $691K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Verizon-New England Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $5K | $12K | $23K | $27K | $39K | $162K | $197K | $209K | $165K | $234K | $301K | $321K | $319K | $587K | $541K | $270K | $378K | $453K | — |
| Dimension Data, Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $1.5M | $2.5M | $196K | — | — |
| ePlus Technology, Inc. | $410K | $178K | — | $16K | $671K | $30K | $160K | $32K | $15K | $14K | $430K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CBE Technologies, Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $384K | $1.6M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Retro-Fit, Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $982K | $723K | — |
| Lightship Telecom, LLC | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $139K | $188K | $173K | $171K | $191K | $189K | $268K | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| DSCI Corporation | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $5K | $414K | $370K | $416K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| USAi.net, Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $47K | $47K | $49K | $32K | $32K | $162K | $156K | $122K | $391K | $151K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CTC Communications Corp. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $508K | $419K | $26K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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.