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Education Infrastructure Division

Category 2 infrastructure implementation and managed services for K-12 schools, districts, and charter networks. Standards-based approach with comprehensive documentation.

E-Rate Service Provider

We implement Category 2 infrastructure for E-Rate funded projects. Our role is procurement, installation, testing, and documentation—ensuring projects meet FCC requirements and operational standards.

What We Provide

  • Category 2 infrastructure implementation
  • E-Rate compliant documentation
  • Coordination with E-Rate consultants
  • Form 471 technical specifications support
  • Post-completion documentation packages
  • Multi-year project management

Working with Your Team

  • Coordinate with internal IT and E-Rate coordinators
  • Align with existing technology plans
  • Provide technical guidance during RFP process
  • Maintain communication throughout implementation
  • Deliver training and knowledge transfer
  • Support ongoing compliance needs

Category 2 Infrastructure Services

Complete infrastructure implementation for educational environments

Structured Cabling

  • • Category 6A copper installation
  • • Single/multi-mode fiber backbone
  • • Testing and certification
  • • Labeling standards compliance
  • • Pathway and cable management

Network Equipment

  • • Switches, routers, access points
  • • MDF/IDF rack builds
  • • Equipment configuration
  • • Wireless site surveys and deployment
  • • Network security appliances

Documentation

  • • As-built drawings and cable maps
  • • Testing and certification reports
  • • Equipment inventories and warranties
  • • E-Rate compliance documentation
  • • Ongoing infrastructure records

BMIC & MIB for Educational Environments

Managed services designed for school operational requirements and budget cycles.

BMIC Services

Break-fix, moves, installs, and changes. Ongoing technical support focused on network uptime and operational continuity.

  • • Network troubleshooting and support
  • • Equipment moves, adds, and changes
  • • Classroom technology support
  • • Summer refresh project coordination
  • • Emergency response for critical issues

MIB Services

Monitoring, inspections, and documentation. Proactive lifecycle management and compliance support.

  • • Network monitoring and alerting
  • • Quarterly infrastructure inspections
  • • Warranty and lifecycle tracking
  • • Documentation maintenance
  • • Budget planning for refresh cycles

E-Rate & Education Infrastructure FAQ

Request Education Consult

Connect with our Education Division team to discuss E-Rate infrastructure and managed services.

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