Rely on our commitment to driving your students’ success
At Spectrum Enterprise, we believe a dedicated technology partnership can be a catalyst for transforming learning spaces. As a top E-Rate provider, we are proud to have partnered with schools and districts for more than 20 years to enhance digital learning while supporting IT teams. Explore our full range of K-12-specific technology solutions, including E-Rate Category 1 and Category 2 services, and partner with us to accelerate innovation — together.
Protect student data and learning spaces
Help block malicious and sophisticated cyberattacks before they infiltrate your network, while promoting physical safety for students, educators and staff with smart cameras and sensors.
Support lean IT teams
Reinforce current IT resources and acquire the skills and technologies needed for today’s digital-first learning environments. Our managed network services also help lower IT expenses by enabling you to take advantage of leased equipment, fixed pricing and provider consolidation.
Rely on dedicated service and support
Discover why the two largest U.S. school districts choose Spectrum Enterprise for technology solutions. Our industryleading service-level agreements (SLAs) include a 100% uptime guarantee,1 end-to-end performance nationwide and unrivaled remedies — all backed by 24/7/365, U.S.-based support.
Next-generation digital learning demands that your schools have access to the most reliable connectivity available. As one of the largest E-Rate providers in the country, and with industry-leading SLAs that include a 100% uptime guarantee,1 we’re ready to be your schools’ primary connectivity provider.
Dedicated Fiber Internet
Empower your classrooms with always-on dedicated fiber connectivity that delivers low latency and consistently fast speeds up to 100 Gbps, plus an SLA that includes a 100% uptime guarantee1 into your schools.
Spectrum Business Internet®
Rely on cost-effective coaxial connectivity with speeds up to 1 Gbps, unlimited bandwidth and no speed throttling. The service includes 24/7/365 support from local teams to help you meet connectivity requirements across your district.
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Leveraging E-rate to transform learning
Learn how you can use E-Rate funds to build a reliable, scalable and secure network that accelerates digital transformation in your schools.
Not all unified communications solutions are the same. The right connectivity partner makes all the difference. Help your teams collaborate seamlessly with cloud-based communications delivered on the Spectrum Enterprise network, while upgrading voice systems with call origin features that help you remain E911-compliant with Kari’s Law and RAY BAUM’S Act.
Unified Communications with RingCentral
Communicate and collaborate with features designed for K-12 education. Simplify deployment and installation with a complete, out-of-the-box system for messaging, RingCentral video calling and voice. Customize for different use cases with broad integration compatibility and bring-your-own-device options.
Unified Communications with Webex
Take a more tailored approach by selecting an all-in-one solution with powerful capabilities, including dedicated voice bandwidth and equipment, Webex video conferencing and end-to-end encryption for chats, video sessions and more.
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Deliver on your schools’ communication needs
Establishing reliable voice service in every classroom and giving emergency responders an easy way to identify the origin of a 911 call are invaluable tools for safeguarding students and staff. Learn how our voice services can help you do both.
Did you know that the current E-Rate Category 2 funding cycle ends in funding year 2025? Category 2 solutions encompass broadband connectivity technology and managed services, including internal connections for broadband connectivity, Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) and basic maintenance. Explore the cost-saving benefits of leasing equipment with our MIBS offerings.
Provide IT teams with end-to-end support
Did you know you can choose to have network solutions installed and managed by a service provider by leveraging your E-Rate Category 2 funds? Provide IT teams with end-to-end support from design and implementation to ongoing maintenance and user licensing. Our Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) also include 24/7/365 U.S.-based support and a 4-hour mean time to restore service SLA.2
Reduce technology costs
Make budgeting predictable through fixed technology costs, and avoid large up-front capital investments by leasing instead of purchasing equipment, while relying on our experts for monitoring, maintenance and ongoing support.
Help protect against cyberthreats
Help safeguard your network with a secure SD-WAN that includes automatic security updates, a next-gen firewall and unified threat management.
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Understanding the E-Rate process
The E-Rate application and funding process can be complex. This helpful guide breaks down the steps you can take to maximize E-Rate Category 1 and Category 2 funding — and explores the benefits of leasing equipment.
Through our E-Rate Category 2 Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS), Spectrum Enterprise provides a range of managed solutions designed to minimize network complexity and help schools and districts design, manage and maintain their networks.
SD-WAN network solutions for districts of any size
Explore solutions that include equipment, IT management and ongoing maintenance, delivered over the award-winning Cisco Meraki or Fortinet platform.
Managed Router Service
Tap into our expertise to optimize network traffic, with support from design to implementation and monitoring.
Managed WiFi
Ensure high-quality connectivity with reduced IT burden and no equipment to buy. We provide support for design, installation and operation of your wireless infrastructure, including 24/7/365 proactive monitoring to maximize uptime and availability throughout your district.
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Use E-Rate funding for managed solutions to drive student success
Learn how managed network support through our E-Rate eligible Managed Internal Broadband Services can extend your budget and support your district’s IT team.
With our Managed WiFi service, maintaining consistent connectivity and uptime falls on us — not your school staff. Managed WiFi is an E-Rate Category 2 eligible solution via our Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) offerings.
Expert assistance
Count on hands-on support from design and implementation to installation and ongoing maintenance — the same as with all our managed services.
Industry-leading service-level agreements
Connect confidently knowing our SLAs include a 4-hour mean time to restore service,2 so if the WiFi goes down at 2 a.m., you have the assurance that connectivity is up in time for the first bell.
Performance without compromise
Make one call, whenever you need us. Rely on proactive, 24/7/365 monitoring and U.S.-based support.
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Building a reliable WiFi network to support K-12 digital learning
Find out how your schools can benefit from a full-service approach to maintaining reliable connectivity with Managed WiFi, one of our E-Rate eligible Managed Internal Broadband Services.
We understand that each school and district is unique. Let us help you design and implement a customized network security solution that helps you keep learning safe.
DDoS Protection
Help safeguard your district-wide network from DDoS attacks with 24/7/365, automatic threat detection and mitigation.
Identity and access management solutions
Strengthen information security and network defense with an easy-to-use identity and access management platform by leveraging Secure Access with Cisco Duo.
Zero trust network access solutions
Enable remote users to securely access cloud SaaS applications and the internet by deploying Cloud Security with Cisco+ Secure Connect.
Smart cameras and environmental sensors
Help ensure student, educator and staff safety by visually monitoring school activity, and protect physical assets by creating smart spaces with threshold alerts for environmental conditions.
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Cannon School leads esports boom with dedicated fiber and managed security protection
Learn how Cannon School integrated managed security into its esports program to defend against cyberattacks.
Request information from a K-12 Education Network Specialist.
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Transforming K-12 learning
Your district deserves a technology partner that is fully invested, because the right partner can help you at every step, ensuring the success of your connectivity and security solutions. Learn why Spectrum Enterprise is that technology partner.
Demand better for your school.
Let’s innovate — together.
Speak to a K-12 Education Network Specialist.