Project Update

Project Schedule Revised

Conterra Ultra Broadband has revised the installation schedule. The install at each site has been pushed back by six days to more than a month. The delay is due to several factors but has primarily been caused by a transportation delay of equipment. The revised schedule may be downloaded here and on the FAQ page. The 20 Mbps Internet service to each member district is expected to become available from August through November as each of the three phases of installation is completed.

 

 

Client Environment Questionnaire

This questionnaire will help us serve you better by understanding your network, videoconference environment and the other components throughout your organization. Please fill out all information that is applicable.  Click here for the PDF form.

Please return the form to Region 10 by pressing the "Submit By Email" button on the last page. Call the Region 10 Videoconference Help Desk with questions at 972-348-1670.

 

 

Wireless Internet Consortium

The Wireless Internet Consortium represents 38 member school districts for wireless broadband Internet service.  Education Service Center Region 10 will lead the consortium, file for E-rate discounts and act as fiscal agent.

 

August 2008 Conterra Ultra Broadband was awarded the project to provide 20 Mbps of Internet service to each member school district of the Wireless Internet Consortium. This service will meet districts’ short-term and long-term needs for Internet bandwidth beginning fall 2009.

 

This telecommunication service qualifies for E-rate discounts and will provide significantly more Internet bandwidth than any solution currently available in Region 10’s service area. The consortium's Form 471 has been certified by the Schools and Library Division.

 

The carrier class network will provide 20 Mbps of dedicated Internet bandwidth to each member school district and is designed to provide additional bandwidth in the future.

 

Timeline

 

8/08         Region 10 Board awards project to Conterra Ultra Broadband

 

10/08       Project Kick-off Meeting with Conterra Project Manager

 

1/09         Telecommunications provider begins project to build wireless network

 

2/09          Network design completed

 

3/09         Pole site soil boring completed

 

6/09         Phase 1 of the three phases of pole installations being

 

8/09         Region 10 installs Layer 3 routers

 

8/09          Wireless Internet service provided to consortium member districts

 

9/09          File Form 486 to confirm service is being provided

 

11/09          Consortium member districts invoiced for Internet service

 

1/10          File Form 472 for discount reimbursement

 

 

Districts members of the consortium benefit from an annual cost reduced by E-rate discount for 20 Mbps broadband Internet service. The cost for Data services and Videoconference services are not eligible for E-rate discount and will be invoiced separately. A district may choose both services, or either the Data service or Videoconference service.  For answers to questions you may have refer to the FAQ link on the navigation bar at the upper left or contact Gary Bowers.

Gary Bowers
Region 10 Education Service Center
400 E. Spring Valley Rd.
Richardson, TX 75081-5101

gary.bowers@region10.org

972 348-1336