AdTec

AdTec's Livedata Tools

AdTec offers industry-leading tools connected directly to E-Rate's OpenData system. (Some resources will open in a new window.)

• Find your organization's Billed Entity Number (BEN)
  Look up your E-Rate Billed Entity Number by zipcode or by E-rate contact e-mail.
  
  
• E-rate Planning Tool
  Our E-Rate Planning Tool is an excellent resource to use in your annual preparation, showing service provider contract statuses and available Category 2 budget.
  
  
• E-rate Multiyear Report
  The Multiyear report allows you to track the up-to-date status of your current pending applications and your five-year E-rate Funding Summary.
  
  
• E-rate C2 Price/Eligibility Lookup
  Try out AdTec's C2 Price/Eligibility Lookup Tool, which allows you look up specific eligible equipment models by part number to estimate what they typically might cost and whether they're fully eligible for funding!
  
  
• SPAC (Form 473) Status Lookup
  Concerned about whether your service providers have their annual E-rate certification up-to-date? Find them all in one click using AdTec's SPAC (Form 473) Status Lookup.
  
  

Helpful Links

Below are links to E-Rate information and tips.

• Application Process Flow Chart
  This USAC-published chart shows the flow of the E-Rate process for both Applicants and Service Providers.
  
  
• Eligible Services List for Funding Year 2025
  This Eligible Services Overview for FY2025 provides a simple one-page digest of eligible and ineligible services. The full FCC Order which defines the eligible services for each funding year typically becomes available mid-Winter, and can be found here.
  
  
• Competitive Bidding
  USAC's infographic describing the required competitive bidding process.
  
  
• Sample Bid Evaluation Matrix from USAC
  E-Rate rules requires an evaluation of the submitted proposals be performed, and USAC provides several examples such as the one linked above. In most cases, AdTec suggests you consider the criteria below. The first three should likely be in every evaluation; other criteria such as those listed should be included (or not) based on your estimation of which criteria will help you determine the best provider to meet your needs.
  1. Price of the ELIGIBLE goods and services (must be the most heavily-weighted criteria)
  2. Technical solution (Does the object or service quoted meet your requirements?)
  3. References/experience/expertise/prior experience with the district
  • Other cost considerations related to implementing the proposed solutions (price of ineligible goods and services)
  • Local vendor (particularly in situations where you're seeking time-sensitive on-site service availability)
  • The level of service/support/maintenance provided in the proposed service without additional cost
  • Response format (Is the response clear, and does it include all information required by your RFP?)
  
  
  
• Indiana Public Purchasing Information
  Follow the link above to research Indiana Purchasing Law as it applies to schools and libraries. E-Rate applicants are expected to adhere to local Board policy and state public procurement statute.