E-Rate Funding for Free Library Of Philadelphia
Data updated Sep 4, 2026 · from USAC open data
Free Library Of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania has received $9,935,672 in committed E-Rate funding across 45 funding requests. Their E-Rate discount rate is 90%. Activity runs from FY2016 to FY2026, with $8M in Category 1 services and $1.9M in Category 2 equipment. Its largest provider by committed dollars is Verizon Pennsylvania LLC. at $3.4M.
Free Library Of Philadelphia accounts for 1% of Pennsylvania's committed E-Rate funding. Its largest provider, Verizon Pennsylvania LLC., holds 34% of that committed funding. Category 2 equipment accounts for 20% of Free Library Of Philadelphia's committed funding, and Category 1 services the remainder.
Free Library Of Philadelphia's E-Rate providers, ranked by funding
| Provider | Committed |
|---|---|
| Verizon Pennsylvania LLC. | $3.4M |
| MCI Communications Corp | $3.1M |
| Cogent Communications, Inc. | $755K |
| Relcomm, Inc. | $724.7K |
| ePlus Technology, Inc. | $675K |
| COGENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. dba PSINet, Inc. | $546.4K |
| Iron Bow Technologies, LLC | $236K |
| Computer Design & Integration LLC | $197.2K |
| Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $164.2K |
| PhillyCom, Inc. | $107.4K |
E-Rate funding by year
| Funding year | Committed | FRNs |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $486.6K | 2 |
| 2025 | $677.5K | 3 |
| 2024 | $728K | 4 |
| 2023 | $697.2K | 4 |
| 2022 | $744.7K | 3 |
| 2021 | $738.5K | 4 |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 3 |
| 2019 | $985.3K | 5 |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 7 |
| 2017 | $955.1K | 4 |
| 2016 | $1.6M | 6 |
Who handles E-Rate for Free Library Of Philadelphia?
The contact listed on Free Library Of Philadelphia's most recent Form 470 (FY2025) is Candice Hall, typically the district's E-Rate coordinator or consultant. Email, phone, and the filing history behind every applicant contact are available inside FRNHQ.
Free Library Of Philadelphia E-Rate funding: common questions
- How much E-Rate funding has Free Library Of Philadelphia received?
- Free Library Of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania has received $9,935,672 in committed E-Rate funding across 45 funding requests.
- Who provides E-Rate services to Free Library Of Philadelphia?
- Free Library Of Philadelphia's E-Rate service providers by committed funding include Verizon Pennsylvania LLC., MCI Communications Corp, and Cogent Communications, Inc..
- What is Free Library Of Philadelphia's E-Rate discount rate?
- Free Library Of Philadelphia's E-Rate discount rate is 90%, the share of eligible costs the program covers.
- Who is the E-Rate coordinator for Free Library Of Philadelphia?
- USAC filings do not name a coordinator role directly, but the contact person listed on Free Library Of Philadelphia's most recent FCC Form 470 (FY2025) is Candice Hall. Districts typically list their E-Rate coordinator or consultant as the Form 470 contact.
Contracts on 4 funded E-Rate requests for Free Library Of Philadelphia are set to expire in the next 12 months.
Open bids & contract re-bid windows for Free Library Of Philadelphia
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