California Teleconnect Fund (CTF)
The program was established by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) in 1996 to reaffirm the organization’s commitment to universal service and provide these discounts to qualifying applicants in the following categories: • K-12 public and non-profit private schools • Libraries • Community colleges • Government-owned and operated hospitals and health clinics • Community-based organizations (CBOs) • Healthcare CBOs • 2-1-1 providers The California Teleconnect Fund (CTF) program provides qualified organizations with up to a 50% discount off eligible telecommunications services* offered by Astound Business Solutions in California.
The CTF program is funded through a surcharge on all constituents that purchase intrastate telecommunications services.
*Eligible Products Dark Fiber Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) Ethernet Local Access Network (ELAN) Ethernet Private Line (EPL)
Ethernet Virtual Private Line (EVPL) IP Transit Wavelength
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