WIRELESS INTERNET CONSORTIUM

Memorandum of Understanding
Purpose
The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to establish the relationship, services and
fees for members of the WIRELESS INTERNET CONSORTIUM (Consortium). This agreement becomes
effective upon the date it is signed by both parties and remains in effect until date specified herein.
The role of each MEMBER SCHOOL DISTRICT (District) is critical to the success of the Wireless Internet
Consortium and the services provided. This MOU stipulates the responsibilities of the District and
EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER - REGION 10 (Region 10). The pole and equipment required to provide
this telecommunication service is owned and managed by Conterra Ultra Broadband LLC, (Conterra). The
network infrastructure is designed to adequately provide broadband Internet service to Districts now and
into the future.
In addition, the District duly notes that the attainment of broadband Internet access will enhance student
performance by increasing access to opportunities for advanced coursework, dual credit, and problem-
based learning through technology.
Terms and Conditions
Region 10
Region 10 agrees to lead the Wireless Internet Consortium and to:
 act as fiscal agent;
 file for Consortium E-rate discounts;
 provide oversight for network operation and manage layer three routing;
 provide training
 request a CIPA Form 479 each year;
 request a Letter of Agency every 3 years; and
 invoice annually for the service.
District
The District agrees to continue membership in the Consortium for a period of seven years for wireless
broadband Internet service from June, 2009 through July, 2016. The District shall not resell, share,
sublicense or otherwise distribute the services, or extend network service to for‐profit agencies,
organizations and institutions, regardless of any previous arrangement that may have existed between
them. The District will:
 provide a technical contact person to assist in planning, installation and maintenance;
 provide a contact person to support the E-rate process;
 provide a location for network equipment and access to Conterra and its subcontractor;
 promptly notify Region 10 Help Desk of service outages or other loss of the service;
 agree to follow applicable E-rate rules and policies;
 sign a CIPA Form 479 each year;
 sign a Letter of Agency every 3 years;
 annually complete the STaR Chart and maintain an approved ePlan as required by the TEA; and
 pay the annual invoice for the service.
E-Rate Eligible Services
 All equipment belongs to Conterra and if it is physically located at the District’s site, it is only
used as an integral component of the eligible Services.
 All on-premise equipment, which is used by Conterra to provide Services, is provided by Conterra
and not by another service provider.

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 The responsibility for maintaining the equipment rests solely with Conterra and not with another
service provider.
 Ownership of Conterra’s equipment will not transfer to the member school district in the future,
and the member school district does not have an option to purchase the equipment.
 Conterra’s on-premise equipment will not be used by the member school district for any other
purpose other than to receive the eligible Services.
 The member school district’s Local Area Network, if any, is functional without dependence on
Conterra’s equipment.
 There is no contractual, technical, or other limitation that would prevent Conterra from using its
network equipment in part for other customers.
Additional Network Services
Region 10 provides network services separate from the Wireless Internet Consortium. These services
include Data Services and Videoconference Services. The District may choose to purchase one or both of
these services under an annual agreement with Region 10.
Internet Bandwidth Request
A District may request an increase in Internet bandwidth above the 20 Mbps during the contract period
but not more than once each year. The request must be in writing to the Region 10 so it can be
engineered by Conterra and scheduled for use. Region 10 will invoice the District for the additional
Internet bandwidth based on pricing quoted by Conterra at time of request.
Fee
Region 10, as the lead of the Wireless Internet Consortium, signed a seven year contract with Conterra to
provide the most cost effective broadband Internet services of dedicated 20 Mbps, and 40 Mbps for an
annual fee. The Wireless Internet Consortium shall pay Conterra the annual fee for telecommunication
services providing Internet service to each District. Each District will pay the portion of their annual fee
for Internet bandwidth that is not discounted through the E-rate program. An annual change in the
District’s amount of the discount may occur due to a change in the student Free and Reduced Lunch
count. ____________________ ISD agrees to pay the non-discounted portion of the annual fee of
$28,236.00 for 20 Mbps service.
The contract with Conterra Ultra Broadband includes the requirement, “If Conterra receives a price drop
in the cost of Internet bandwidth during the contract period, an economic price adjustment shall be made
by Conterra to pass the discount to the Wireless Internet Consortium. The economic price adjustment
shall be made at the next invoice following the decrease in price of Internet bandwidth.”
Amendment
This MOU constitutes the final, complete and exclusive statement of the terms of agreement between the
parties. It supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings or agreements by the parties. No
party has been induced to enter the MOU by, nor is any party relying on, any representation or warranty
outside those expressly set forth in the MOU.
The provisions of the MOU may be modified only by mutual agreement of the parties. No modification
shall be binding unless it is in writing and signed.

Superintendent, _____________________ ISD Date

Executive Director Date

sue.hayes@region10.org
Region 10 Contacts
Sue Hayes
Chief Financial Officer Bob Barnes
972.348.1110 Consortium Network Manager

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972.348.1610 bob.barnes@region10.org

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