With 30 years of expertise, we’ve designed and built fiber solutions for hundreds of schools, libraries, hospitals and other community-based organizations across the country—including in the state of California. The California Teleconnect Fund (CTF) is a program that provides a discount for telecommunications services to eligible schools, libraries, hospitals and other non-profit organizations.
Program details
- 50% discount on monthly recurring cost for qualified broadband and internet solutions
- Discount is capped by qualifying E-rate discount
Eligible California Organizations
- School Districts, Libraries and Community Colleges
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Government-owned and -operated Hospitals and Health Clinics
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Community Based Organizations (total revenue does not exceed $5M)
Eligible Solutions
| Solution | Eligible Service | Minimum Bandwidth | Maximum Bandwidth | Minimum Cost* | Maximum Cost* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Fiber | Fiber Optics | — | — | $500 | $20,000 |
| Ethernet | Fiber Optics | 2Mbps | 10Gbps | $200 | $5,000 |
| Wavelength | Fiber Optics | 1Gbps | 100Gbps | $750 | $10,000 |
| Private Networks | Fiber Optics | — | — | — | — |
| Internet Access | Fiber Optics | 2Mbps | 10Gbps | $175 | $15,000 |
*Pricing provided above is for service to on-net buildings. Construction costs are not included. Price points are calculated on a per location basis.
Resources
Want to learn more? Contact Business Development Manager Peter O'Brien at 646-680-6270 or governmentinfo@crowncastle.com.