Procure the connectivity services you need with the California Teleconnect Fund program
The California Teleconnect Fund program provides a 50% discount on advanced communication services (including internet access and broadband services) offered by Spectrum Business to qualifying schools, libraries, community colleges, government-owned hospitals/health clinics and community-based organizations.
The program was established by Decision 96-10-066 on October 25, 1996. In this decision, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) reaffirmed its commitment to universal service, and created the CTF program in accordance with state and federal directives. The program is managed by the CPUC.
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Procure essential network services that can increase system efficiencies and civic engagement at a discounted rate. We offer many cost-effective solutions that public entities can quickly and easily access.
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Because no two government agencies are the same, we customize our solutions to meet your exact needs. We’ll implement a flexible architecture that scales with your goals as they grow and change, making it easy to adopt new technology or improve existing infrastructure.
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Our local, dedicated public sector teams offer deep expertise and understanding of state and local government agencies. They’ll partner with you to ensure your digital transformation is successful and provide 24/7/365 U.S.-based telephone support.
Committed to serving California1
RESIDENTS
5.2 million served
CA EMPLOYEES
8,400+ statewide
CA TAXES AND FEES PAID
$356 million2
CAPITAL INVESTMENT
$1.1 billion3
CA COMMUNITIES
300+ served
EXPANDING NETWORK ACCESS
27,000 homes & businesses4
Explore CTF eligible solutions
For a complete list of eligible services and more detailed information about the CTF program, please visit the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
Fiber Internet Access
A fast, symmetrical dedicated Internet service with speeds of up to 100 Gbps. Fiber Internet Access delivers a reliable internet experience that keeps up with the high demands of your network, backed with a service-level agreement (SLA) guaranteeing 100% uptime with applicable service credits.5
Ethernet Services
Our switched fiber Ethernet service provides a reliable and secure private connection for low-latency, mission-critical data with scalable bandwidth up to 100 Gbps. Our Ethernet services are also backed by a service-level agreement (SLA) that guarantees 100% uptime.6
FAQs
Below are the eligible applicant groups that can receive the CTF program discount.
- Public or nonprofit private schools
- Located in California
- Providing elementary or secondary education (K-12)
- Annual endowments under $50 million
- Must have active County District School Code Number
- Located in California
- Eligible to participate in state-based plans for funds under Title III of the Library Services and Technology Act
- Located in California
- Owned and operated by a municipal, county government, or a hospital district
- Some that do not meet the above “owned and operated” requirement may qualify as a Community Based Organization (see below)
- Total revenue does not exceed $5 million, except for 2-1-1 CBOs and Health Care CBOs
- Tax-exempt
- Directly offer one of the following services to a community at specific geographic locations in California: 2-1-1 Service Provider, Educational Instruction, Health Care, Job Training, Job Placement, or a Community Technology program
- Provides its community access to the internet, except for 2-1-1 CBOs and Health Care CBOs
- Demonstrate that a majority of the board members reside within the state or are members of the community of interest served by the CBO (such as disability)
- Demonstrate they provide services to the community without charge or at discounted rates
- Have annual revenues of less than $50 million
- Have licensed medical personnel on site providing Health Care services
- Accept medical plan such as Medi-Cal, Medicare, Department of Veteran’s Affair insurance, and/or provides services without charge or at a minimal fee
- Must individually qualify by meeting the requirements for Health Care CBOs
- Must submit an application with current Management Information System code
Please refer to the CTF Applicant & Participant Guidebook for information on the CTF program, including an overview of the program, participant eligibility criteria, application instructions, the list of eligible communication services, and other important information.
More federal program resources
1All data as of December 31, 2022 unless otherwise noted.
2,3,4January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022.
5,6100% uptime SLA guarantee applies only to Fiber Internet Access, Ethernet Services, Cloud Connect and Enterprise Trunking.