• 96 municipal libraries and all 8 library systems received E-Rate funding in 2025. That means over 90% of libraries use E-Rate funding to help connect their customers to reliable internet services in their communities.

• $12.23 million in E-Rate funding was disbursed to Oklahoma municipal libraries and library systems during 2021–2025.

E-Rate isn't just about lowering a library's telecommunications costs. It helps libraries afford the reliable, high-speed internet they need to serve their communities.

That connection supports public computers and Wi-Fi, online resources, classes, and other day-to-day library services. For customers, reliable internet access means being able to apply for jobs, complete schoolwork, access government services, attend telehealth appointments, connect with family, and handle other important tasks online.

For many communities, especially in areas where affordable high-speed internet may be limited, the library provides an essential connection to the digital world.