Connectivity Pilot Program

Thank you for participating in our special pilot project to connect more of your students to the internet. This initiative is funded by the Wisconsin Public Service Commission, the WEA Member Benefits Foundation, and the Alliant Energy Foundation with administrative support from the Department of Public Instruction and CESA Purchasing. Our goal is to test a funding model for potential statewide use in attracting more private philanthropy support for student internet access in as many school districts as possible. We will use the Digital Learning Bridge as the vehicle for this program.

How To Participate

When ready to connect households, submit a voucher request by clicking the “voucher request” button.
Once approved by CESA Purchasing, you will receive the appropriate amount of funds to cover the cost of connectivity for those households (average of $359.88/household for the year).
Pay the vendor for 12-months of service to the households.

NOTE: This is a business (Vendor) to business (School District) discounted program. These are different than consumer programs available. The deals available through the Digital Learning Bridge are only available to school districts to purchase and provide to students and faculty. Who districts decide to purchase for is a local decision. Families and teachers are not able to contact vendors directly to take advantage of the program discounts.

Voucher Request

Eligible Purchases

Internet Service Providers (ISPs) across the state are providing discounts for schools in order to purchase internet for students. There are a variety of choices, all listed on the Digital Learning Bridge Matrix. The decision for who receives this service is made at the local level. Districts can view DPI’s internet provider coverage map to determine serviceability. Districts can also obtain specific information on vendor serviceability for each student address. Districts start this process with DPI by acknowledging the data sharing agreement in the WISEadmin Portal and completing this form to request a sample address file template. Once identified, the school/district obtains permission from the family to share the address with the their desired ISP and the vendor works directly with the family. The school/district pays the bill. The program is currently setup to go through the 21/22 school year, however, internet connectivity will be paid for through a full 12-month period regardless of date of connection.

Eligible Internet Providers

Tri-County | Union | Vernon | Wittenberg