Juniper Networks' E-Rate Program Overview and Eligibility
School districts no longer need to waste E-Rate funds on outdated networks. The Juniper AI-Native Platform delivers a modern, secure, and scalable infrastructure that proactively detects and fixes issues with AI-driven automation—building trust through reliability and efficiency.
E-Rate Program Overview
Build scalable, secure, and reliable broadband for digital learning—without the complexity. Juniper’s AI-Native platform helps districts deliver predictable experiences and simplify operations.
Category One: Getting Online
Funds the big connections that bring internet to your school or district.
- Internet access from your provider
- Links between school buildings (WAN)
- Equipment at the edge to manage those links
Category Two: Inside the School
Funds the network inside your buildings so students and teachers can connect easily.
- Classroom Wi-Fi access points
- Switches that connect devices and Wi-Fi together
- Basic firewall services to stay secure
Why Choose Juniper for E-Rate?
Juniper helps schools build fast, secure, and easy-to-manage networks with E-Rate funding support.
- Smart Wi-Fi with Mist AI for reliable coverage in every classroom.
- Secure connections with advanced firewall and threat protection.
- Simple management from the cloud to save time and reduce IT stress.
- Optimized for E-Rate so you maximize funding and minimize costs.
Featured E-Rate Eligible Offers
Several special E-Rate offerings from Juniper are now available to help applicants build robust and affordable network infrastructure projects. These solutions represent many of the most popular technologies adopted by K-12 customers nationwide. Detailed eligibility factors for these SKUs can be found in the Juniper Networks Products and Services E-Rate Eligibility Guide .
Juniper Networks E-Rate FY2025 – Eligible Services List (ESL)
A simple, authoritative list to help E-Rate applicants and consultants verify which Juniper products and services are eligible for funding.
- What it is: An alphabetical list by product model/SKU with descriptions, Juniper family (EX, QFX, SRX, ACX/MX, Mist), and each item’s E-Rate eligibility level.
- Who it’s for: K-12 schools, districts, consortiums, and libraries using E-Rate to plan or validate purchases.
- What’s covered: Category Two items including Internal Connections (switches, APs, cabling, basic firewall), Managed Internal Broadband Services, and Basic Maintenance. Some offers that include Marvis Virtual Network Assistant may be partially eligible.
The Superior Choice for Connected Learning
With Juniper Networks, powered by Mist AI, districts deliver reliable experiences for students, educators, and devices across traditional, remote, and hybrid models.
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