Next Steps

Districts agree to join the Consortium for seven years for wireless broadband Internet service.  Consortium members will:

• provide a contact person to support tower permitting process;
• provide a contact person to support E-rate process;
• provide a location site plan where service will enter the building;
• provide contact information for the city and county zoning/permitting departments;
• provide a technical contact person to assist in planning and installation;
• identify staff to participate in training and;
• sign a Letter of Agency every 3 years.

The Letter of Agency should be printed on district letterhead stationery, signed by the Superintendent and mailed to:  Gary Bowers, 400 E. Spring Valley Road, Richardson, TX 75081-5144

Region 10 agrees to lead the Wireless Internet Consortium to provide a discount for wireless Internet service through the E-rate program based on each district's calculated discount.  Region 10, acting as Consortium Leader, will:

• provide oversight for network operation;
• provide videoconference and network services;
• act as fiscal agent;
• request a Letter of Agency every 3 years;
• file for Consortium E-rate discounts; and
• provide training.

Please contact Gary Bowers, 972 348-1336, gary.bowers@region10.org if you have any questions related to the Wireless Internet Consortium.