The Emergency Connectivity Fund and OETC
The Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) is a $7.17 billion program administered by the FCC and USAC. It helps schools and libraries with remote learning hardware needs, and hundreds of OETC products are eligible.
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Our ECF-eligible products
Chromebooks
Acer, Lenovo, Asus and more with budget, touch and stylus options
- Acer C722
- Acer R753T
- Acer R853T
- Lenovo 100e
- Lenovo 300e
- Lenovo 500e
Chromebook Services
Including white-glove services, console licenses and more
- Asset tagging
- Zero-touch enrollment
- Check for DOA devices
- Pre-loaded Updates
- Etching
- Chrome education upgrade licenses
Hot Spots and Connectivity
Wireless solutions with Cradlepoint and Kajeet
- Connectivity for students and school buses
- Protect student data
- Network management on a budget
Contracts
OETC adheres to a sealed, competitive bidding process to negotiate contracts that abide by procurement statutes required for ECF.
What products are eligible for ECF?
Connected devices (laptop and tablet computers, but not desktops or cell phones), Wi-Fi hotspots, modems (including air cards), routers and modem/router combos.
What are ECF reimbursement levels?
Chromebooks, laptops and tablets are capped at $400 per device, with a limit of one device per user. Hot spots are capped at $250. Applicants may apply for a waiver of the $400 limit for devices for disabled users.
Who is eligible for ECF?
If you qualify for E-Rate, you qualify for ECF; tribal libraries are also eligible. You do not have to be a current E-Rate participant to be eligible, but you must meet eligibility requirements.
How do schools and libraries apply?
The second ECF application filing window will open on September 28 and close on October 13. During the application filing window, applicants can submit requests for funding to purchase eligible equipment and services between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022.