Benefit 7: Unlocking Educational Opportunities and Empowering Learners
Benefit 7, often referred to as E-Rate, is a critical program that provides affordable and equitable access to high-speed internet and telecommunications services for schools and libraries across the United States. Since its inception in 1997, E-Rate has played a transformative role in bridging the digital divide and empowering countless students, educators, and researchers with the tools they need to succeed in a technology-driven world.