E-rate Update - Conduit Now Conditionally Eligible
Message Posted February 4, 1998
We have just learned that the Schools and Libraries Corporation has made a change in the status of whether Conduit is an eligible connection.
Previously, Conduit was NOT ELIGIBLE, stating, "Wiring conduit is a pipe, metal or plastic, used to protect cable and/or wiring. Conduit is generally installed from floor to floor, along the floor and ceilings. In some cases, conduit is installed underground to connect buildings on the same property."
The SLC has revised their position so that Conduit is now CONDITIONALLY ELIGIBLE. Their new description states, "Conduit as a means for housing internal connections to operate a local area network is eligible for discounts. This means that the physical casing (known as conduit), and installation and maintenance, is eligible for discounts, provided that the conduit is used to house facilities that meet the definition of internal connections. Conduit located inside an eligible entity's building (school or library) as well as conduit between eligible buildings located on a single campus (not crossing a public right of way) is eligible for discounts."
As we receive updates on changes to the eligible services matrix, we will keep you posted.
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