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Allentown schools secure multi‑million E‑Rate and FCC cybersecurity awards to modernize network and security
Summary
Allentown School District officials said the district will leverage E‑Rate discounts and a new FCC cybersecurity pilot award to replace core routers and hundreds of wireless access points, increase bandwidth and deploy a multi‑layer cybersecurity platform; outside funding covers most costs, leaving the district responsible for an estimated outlay of about $620,621.
The Allentown School District on Feb. 26 unveiled a multi-year plan to modernize classroom connectivity and cybersecurity after securing substantial federal discounts and a competitive pilot award.
Acting executive director of technology Jose Rivera told the board the district qualified for steep E‑Rate discounts and has been awarded a package of category‑1 and category‑2 funds that, together with a newly announced FCC cybersecurity pilot award, will allow a major hardware refresh and security upgrade. Rivera said the combined program represents more than $4.1 million in project value and that outside funding will cover…
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