Barracuda and E-Rate
The E-Rate program, also known as the Schools and Libraries program, was established via the 1996 Telecommunications Act. It’s managed by the Universal Services Administration Company (USAC) Schools and Libraries Division (SLD). E-Rate provides discounts on eligible telecommunications, Internet access, and internal communications to eligible K-12 schools and public libraries in the United States. Eligible schools and libraries may qualify for discounts between 20% and 90%. The discounts are calculated based on the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) participation as well as the locations of the schools and libraries.