January 24, 2008
Important: The following
information applies only to schools
and libraries which will be using the state Department of Administration
(DOA) contract to receive discounts on (1) cell (voice) phone services, and/or (2)
Internet services received via handheld devices. (Applicants always have the option of
selecting the provider of their choice, outside of the state contract.) If you
will be purchasing services from the DOA contract note the following:
- To receive discounts on only voice cell phone services applicants do
not have to file a Form 470 but they do have to file a Form 471.
- To receive discounts on Internet services (e.g., email, Web)
received via any type of handheld device (cell phone, BlackBerry, etc.)
applicants must file both a Form 470 and Form 471.
(See Handheld Devices below for more information.)
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CONTENTS
1) Background TOP
As of December 1, 2007, the state Department of Administration (DOA) has a new contract for services provided by cell phones and handheld devices. See the DOA cell contract Website for details. This
contract can be used to apply for E-rate discounts for 2008.
Under SLD E-rate rules the DOA contract is regarded as a State Master Contract (SMC).
Under the SMC process, DOA submitted a Form 470 for voice cell services
(but not for Internet services received via handheld devices) prior to starting
the bid process earlier in 2007. The following vendors will provide
services under the new contract. See
the map of state regions for
specific coverage and use the links below to review information each provider has on its various service plans, costs, etc. Schools and libraries are "authorized users." Some services and costs that apply to state government agencies may differ from the services and costs listed for authorized users.
For general questions on the contract, contact Gary McFall, (gary.mcfall@wisconsin.gov, 608-266-1032) the DOA cell contract manager. If you have more specific questions related to a particular service from a provider, and if you already have an account representative, then contact that person. Otherwise, vendor representatives are listed in the basic information links above.
2) Cell (voice) Services Only:
471 Block 5 TOP
Complete the information requested on the 471, blocks 1-4, in the usual manner.
Below is the information to enter
in the 471 Block 5. Some information below is pre-populated if you apply online.
Form 471 Block 5 |
Information to Enter in Block 5 |
| Add New Funding Request - Search for Service Provider |
Be certain Telecommunications Service is selected. Then enter the
SPIN for your provider, Search for provider and Accept the results.
- Cellular One (American Cellular Corp.): 143027984
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- Verizon Wireless: 143000677
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| 10. Duplicate Funding Request |
This applies to very few applicants and thus is almost always left blank. |
| 11. Category of Service |
Be certain Telecommunications Service is checked. |
| 12. Form 470 Application Number |
Enter DOA 470 number: 153990000609552. |
| 13. SPIN - Service Provider Identification Number |
Accept SPIN [pre-populated]. |
| 14. Service Provider Name |
Accept provider's name [pre-populated]. |
| Item 15a. Funding Request is for non-contracted service |
Leave blank. |
| Item 15b. Contract Number |
Enter contract number. Use the U.S. Cellular contract number also for companies dba U.S. Cellular.
- Cellular One contract: 15-91575-702
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U.S. Cellular contract: 15-91575-701
- Verizon Wireless contract: 15-91575-703
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| Item 15c. Funding Request is covered under a master contract |
Check box. |
| Item 15d. Check this box if this Funding Request is a continuation of an FRN |
Leave blank. |
| Item 16. Billing Account Number (e.g., billed telephone number) |
Enter appropriate number. |
| Item 17. Allowable Vendor Selection/Contract Date |
This is based on the DOA Form 470 filing. Accept date of 01/16/2007 [pre-populated]. |
| Item 18. Contract Award Date |
For Cellular One and U.S. Cellular, enter: 11/30/2007.
For Verizon, enter: 12/20/2007.
(Note: This assumes you used the DOA 470. If you file your own 470, be certain the contract award date is after your Allowable Contract Date (i.e., after 28 days).
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| Item 19. Service Start Date |
Enter date. For most applicants this will be 07/01/2008. |
| Item 20a. Service End Date |
Leave blank. |
| Item 20b. Contract Expiration Date |
Enter: 06/30/2010. |
| Item 21. Description of This Service |
Give a short description of services.
There is no need to submit the contract, just list the contract Website at : www.doa.state.wi.us/docview.asp?docid=6642. |
3) Handheld Devices and Internet Access TOP
If you want to use the DOA contract to receive discounts on Internet services
(e.g., email, Web) received via any type of handheld device (cell phone, BlackBerry, etc.),
you must file both a Form 470 and Form 471. (The DOA 470 was filed only for voice cell services, not Internet access.) In completing the 470,
note the following:
- In Block 2, #7, check a, b and both boxes under b.
- In Block 2, be certain to check #9, Internet Access.
- If you want to receive discounts on both traditional (voice) cell services and Internet Service under the DOA contract, you may want to file your own Form 470 for both services. In this situation, to request funding for voice cell services on your 470, be certain to also check #8, Telecommunication Services, in addition to #9, Internet Access.
- After waiting the required 28 days, if no vendor has responded to your 470 with a better offer than provided via the DOA contract, then file your 471. For Item #12 on the 471, enter the number of the Form 470 that you filed.
4) Companies Doing Business As (dba) U.S. Cellular TOP
The primary U.S. Cellular SPIN is 143011191. However, there are many other companies doing business as U.S. Cellular. The following is a list of these companies that DPI is aware of which will honor the DOA contract with U.S. Cellular. If you are getting services from one of these other companies, then list it on your 471 but use the U.S. Cellular contract # of 15-91575-701.
Company |
SPIN |
| Appleton Cellular Telephone Company |
143000543 |
| Green Bay CellTelCo. Partnership dba U.S. Cellular |
143001043 |
| Racine Cellular Telephone Co. dba U.S. Cellular |
143001038 |
| Sheboygan Cellular Telephone Co., Inc. dba U.S. Cellular |
143001039 |
| United States Cellular Operating Company (for KY 3) |
143000627 |
| United States Cellular Operating Company (for Milwaukee) |
143015846 |
| US Cellular Operating Co of Medford |
143000525 |
| USCOC Wisconsin RSA # 8 |
143014541 |
| Wisconsin RSA #7, Inc. dba U.S. Cellular |
143000658 |
Let me know if you have any questions.
Bob Bocher, Technology Consultant
WI Dept. of Public Instruction
Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning
125 S. Webster St. Madison WI 53707-7841
(608-266-2127, fax 608-266-2529)
robert.bocher@dpi.wi.gov
DPI E-rate Website
For questions about this information, contact Robert F. Bocher (608) 266-2127
Last updated on 2/25/2008 8:54:18 AM
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