The E-Rate's investment in Category 2 Wi-Fi and internal connections funding is extremely valuable and could not be replaced by school, district or state funds.

Our district has already used some of its E-Rate Category 2 allotment for the following items: switches, firewalls, wireless access points. We plan on using the remaining allotment for cabling.  The connectivity provided by these Category 2 items has improved our district's educational experience by providing the funding to allow us to increase network connectivity for additional devices in student hands to enhance the educational process.