Anchor institutions; priorities for connection

The connection of anchor institutions to the Illinois Century Network shall be prioritized as follows: (1) the first priority is the connection of anchor institutions that could be connected using the Illinois Century Network's existing middle-mile network within 5 miles of the existing network; (2) the second priority is the connection of anchor institutions that could be connected using the Illinois Century Network's existing middle-mile network within 10 miles of the existing network; (3) the third priority is the connection of anchor institutions that could be connected using the Illinois Century Network's existing middle-mile network farther than 10 miles from the existing network, and that are eligible for E-rate, as described under 47 CFR 54, Subpart F, at 60% and higher; (4) the fourth priority is the connection of anchor institutions that need expanded middle-mile Illinois Century Network infrastructure; and (5) the fifth priority is the connection of anchor institutions that need expanded last-mile infrastructure. (Source: P.A. 104-166, eff. 1-1-26 .)