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 | $35K | $50K | $45K | $44K | $44K | $35K | $32K | $50K | $68K | $83K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Average discount rate | 72% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 72% | 72% | 70% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Schools & libraries (in this area) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Service providers | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Avg download speed (Mbps) | 2,909 | 2,031 | 2,258 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,300 | 988 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Avg upload speed (Mbps) | 2,909 | 2,031 | 2,258 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,300 | 617 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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 |
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| Voice | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Telecomm Services | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Internal Connections | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Data Transmission and/or Internet Access | $35K | $50K | $45K | $44K | $44K | $35K | $32K | $50K | $68K | $83K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Managed Internal Broadband Services | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Back of Envelope Estimate of Equal Distribution
| Recipient | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administration Building | $997 | $842 | $1K | $1K | $1K | — | — | — | — | — |
| Berrien Special Education Programs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Brandywine Elementary School | $9K | $9K | $12K | $31K | $8K | $6K | $12K | $8K | $7K | $20K |
| Brandywine Senior High School | $9K | $9K | $12K | $50K | $9K | $18K | $14K | $8K | $7K | $20K |
| Bridgman High School | $11K | $10K | $4K | $3K | $3K | $3K | $36K | $4K | $3K | $7K |
| Brown School | $6K | $18K | $26K | $6K | $4K | $5K | $3K | $28K | $6K | $6K |
| Coloma Elementary School | $1K | $1K | $1K | $51K | $1K | $7K | $1K | $2K | $3K | $34K |
| Coloma High School | $1K | $1K | $1K | $51K | $1K | $11K | $1K | $2K | $6K | $25K |
| Coloma Intermediate School | $1K | $1K | $1K | $51K | $1K | $1K | $1K | $2K | $3K | $20K |
| Coloma North Middle School | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $3K |
| Eastside Connections School | $5K | $26K | $27K | $26K | $4K | $4K | $4K | $5K | $3K | $5K |
| Hollywood Elementary School | $997 | $1K | $1K | $1K | $1K | $1K | $1K | $2K | $2K | $4K |
| Howard-Ellis Elementary School | $5K | $26K | $27K | $26K | $3K | $4K | $4K | $5K | $3K | $2K |
| James Ellis School | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $3K | $5K |
| Lakeshore High School | $997 | $11K | $1K | $1K | $19K | $1K | $1K | $2K | $2K | $5K |
| Lakeshore Middle School | $997 | $11K | $1K | $1K | $1K | $1K | $1K | $2K | $2K | $4K |
| Lincoln School | $6K | $18K | $26K | $6K | $36K | $5K | $3K | $27K | $6K | $6K |
| Niles Comm. Schools Adult Education | $5K | $7K | $27K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Niles Senior High School | $5K | $27K | $32K | $26K | $4K | $4K | $4K | $5K | $3K | $5K |
| Niles Virtual School | $5K | $7K | $27K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Oak Manor Sixth Grade Center | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $3K | $5K |
| River School | $8K | $3K | $3K | $4K | $5K | $3K | $3K | $4K | $4K | $13K |
| River Valley Middle/High School | $4K | $3K | $3K | $87K | $6K | $15K | $6K | $2K | $4K | $4K |
| South Elementary School | $52K | $12K | $12K | $11K | $10K | $17K | $8K | $30K | $23K | $18K |
| Southside Special Educ School | $5K | $26K | $27K | $26K | $3K | $4K | $4K | $5K | $3K | $5K |
| St. Joseph Public Schools Administration Building | — | — | — | — | — | $4K | $3K | $4K | $4K | $3K |
| Stewart Elementary School | $997 | $1K | $1K | $1K | $1K | $1K | $1K | $2K | $2K | $4K |
| The Bridge Academy | — | — | — | — | — | $1K | $1K | $2K | $2K | $3K |
| Upton Middle School | $6K | $18K | $26K | $6K | $39K | $5K | $3K | $6K | $52K | $6K |
Recipient demographics
| Recipient | City | Discount Rate | Students | NSLP | Down Mbps | Up Mbps | Urban/Rural |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administration Building | Stevensville | 72% | — | — | 10,000 | 10,000 | — |
| Berrien Special Education Programs | Berrien Springs | 72% | — | — | 200,000 | 200,000 | — |
| Brandywine Elementary School | Niles | 92% | 392 | 347 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| Brandywine Senior High School | Niles | 92% | 361 | 319 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Rural |
| Bridgman High School | Bridgman | 92% | 206 | 117 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| Brown School | Saint Joseph | 72% | 430 | 110 | 3,000 | 3,000 | Urban |
| Coloma Elementary School | Coloma | 72% | 407 | 374 | 2,000 | 2,000 | Rural |
| Coloma High School | Coloma | 72% | 493 | 453 | 2,000 | 2,000 | Rural |
| Coloma Intermediate School | Coloma | 72% | 189 | 174 | 2,000 | 2,000 | Rural |
| Coloma North Middle School | Coloma | 70% | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 1,000 | Rural |
| Eastside Connections School | Niles | 72% | 405 | 338 | 2,000 | 2,000 | Urban |
| Hollywood Elementary School | Stevensville | 72% | 376 | 147 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Rural |
| Howard-Ellis Elementary School | Niles | 72% | 535 | 447 | 2,000 | 2,000 | Rural |
| James Ellis School | Niles | 72% | 190 | 110 | 2,000 | 2,000 | Rural |
| Lakeshore High School | Stevensville | 72% | 873 | 263 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Rural |
| Lakeshore Middle School | Stevensville | 72% | 612 | 205 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| Lincoln School | Saint Joseph | 72% | 421 | 107 | 3,000 | 3,000 | Urban |
| Niles Comm. Schools Adult Education | Niles | 72% | 22 | 16 | 2,000 | 2,000 | Urban |
| Niles Senior High School | Niles | 72% | 810 | 676 | 2,000 | 2,000 | Urban |
| Niles Virtual School | Niles | 72% | 19 | 14 | 2,000 | 2,000 | Urban |
| Oak Manor Sixth Grade Center | Niles | 72% | 218 | 128 | 2,000 | 2,000 | Urban |
| River School | Sodus | 92% | 67 | 67 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Rural |
| River Valley Middle/High School | Three Oaks | 92% | 257 | 207 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Rural |
| South Elementary School | Watervliet | 92% | 373 | 350 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Rural |
| Southside Special Educ School | Niles | 72% | 51 | 43 | 2,000 | 2,000 | Urban |
| St. Joseph Public Schools Administration Building | St. Joseph | 70% | — | — | 100,000 | 100,000 | — |
| Stewart Elementary School | Stevensville | 72% | 396 | 129 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| The Bridge Academy | Benton Harbor | 70% | 129 | 69 | 5,000 | 5,000 | Rural |
| Upton Middle School | Saint Joseph | 72% | 700 | 160 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Bell Telephone Company | $35K | $50K | $45K | $44K | $44K | $35K | $32K | $39K | $39K | $40K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Merit Network, Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $10K | $28K | $43K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Verita Telecommunications Corporation | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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.