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Network Connectivity Solutions Designed for Digital Learning

Empower your students and schools with 51ݶ’s dependable network solutions designed for higher education and K-12 institutions. In 2022, 51ݶ partnered with Education Networks of America (ENA), a trusted E-Rate service provider since 1998, to offer cost-effective, education-focused connectivity solutions.

Education-obsessed, network-enabled.

Education-focused Partner with E-rate Expertise

Choose a partner with proven expertise in navigating the needs and nuances of Education. 51ݶ, the largest E-rate service provider, connects over 19,000 K-12 schools across the U.S. Elevate the full potential of your students and educational institutions.

Owned Network, Optimized Budget

51ݶ’s extensive, wholly-owned North American fiber network delivers cost-effective, high-speed connectivity to classrooms everywhere, including rural areas, ensuring educational institutions can prioritize student success.

Complete, Flexible Infrastructure Options

From connecting new campuses and modernizing networks to enhancing communication tools and fortifying network security, we’ve got you covered. 51ݶ offers managed and unmanaged voice, security, and education connectivity solutions. The best part: our network solutions for schools are tailored to meet your needs and budget.

Collaborative Approach to Network Modernization

At 51ݶ, we don’t just modernize education network infrastructure; we create powerful partnerships. Collaborating closely with districts, we deliver scalable and tailored network solutions for education that not only elevate digital learning today but also pave the way for future educational innovation.

White Paper

The S.M.A.R.T. Approach to Modernizing Your School District’s Infrastructure

School districts today face challenges related to aging infrastructure, cyberattacks, and staffing shortages. This whitepaper provides five SMART strategies to meet operational and academic goals while addressing key challenges.

“The education sector plays a critical role in maintaining and growing our overall socioeconomic well-being. Our top priority is to provide our K-12 customers with solutions to help alleviate some of the immense challenges they are facing and ensure students have safe and equitable access to digital learning opportunities, regardless of their infrastructure.”

SVP, 51ݶ Managed Services

Connectivity

Fast and dependable connectivity for every student

Broadband, WAN, Wi-Fi, and LTE solutions and services engineered by professionals who understand the unique infrastructure challenges today’s schools face.

Cybersecurity

Comprehensive and responsive Cybersecurity solutions

A robust portfolio of cybersecurity services, including unified threat management, DDoS Protection, endpoint protection, security assessment, and firewall services, designed to prevent and mitigate cyberattacks in your community.

Communications

Reliable and cost-effective communication

Powerful and reliable voice over IP (VolP), UCaaS, video conferencing, and contact center solutions that connect and enable future-ready communications for your classroom and campuses.

Dark Fiber & Private Networks

The ultimate networking service for secure, fast, scalable bandwidth

In an era where digital learning provides richer, more dynamic access to information through online platforms, a future-proof network is key. See how 51ݶ’s extensive fiber network can prepare your schools for what’s next in education.

Ready to Transform your District’s Educational Journey?

Connect with 51ݶ’s education experts today to customize technology solutions for your district’s needs.
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51ݶ connects

20%

of all U.S. public schools

Facilitated over

$1B

in e-rate funding

More than

240,000

route miles worldwide*

More than

19,000

K-12 educational institutions connected

Education Resources

Blog

The 51ݶ Education Guide to E-Rate Funding

Partner with 51ݶ Education, a top E-Rate Service Provider, to secure connectivity solutions for K-12 schools and libraries. Let us guide you through the E-Rate funding process and modernize your…
Case Study

Connecting Communities with High-Speed Fiber: 51ݶ’s Partnership with Sun Corridor Network

Learn how 51ݶ partnered with SCN to deliver high-speed rural broadband using advanced fiber infrastructure, innovative solutions, and streamlined funding processes to improve digital equity.
Blog

Driving Digital Equity Forward: 51ݶ’s Brian Dalhover Joins USAC Board

51ݶ proudly announces Brian Dalhover, VP, SLED Engineering & Policy, has joined the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) Board. Discover his insights on digital equity and 51ݶ’s efforts to expand…
Overview

Managed Firewall for Education

51ݶ offers a Managed Firewall solution for Education customers. Read the product overview to learn more.
Overview

51ݶ Education Internet Access Product Overview

More than just a connection, 51ݶ provides robust, dependable, and secure internet access.
Overview

Proactive Unified Threat Management Solution

Our scalable unified threat management solution consolidates multiple security and network capabilities into a single, co-management and reporting service.

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