Do More With Tighter Budgets & Higher Expectations
Ransomware threats, aging infrastructure, device refreshes, cloud modernization, connectivity for digital learning. The list keeps growing. EdTech Telecom helps you tackle it without adding to your budget.
The Hottest Topics Across K-12 Schools Right Now
The list of what school leaders are expected to solve keeps growing while budgets stay flat. Here's what's on their plates right now, and how EdTech Telecom helps.
K-12 is the fastest-growing ransomware target in the US. We help schools build real defenses, not checkbox security.
AI is already in classrooms whether schools plan for it or not. We help build a practical strategy before it becomes a problem.
Florida's Alyssa's Law requires panic alert systems in every public and charter school. We help meet the mandate and go beyond it.
Old devices slow down students and frustrate teachers. We help schools refresh hardware affordably.
Cloud apps, 1:1 devices, and video calls all depend on infrastructure that most school networks weren't built for. We fix that.
If your Wi-Fi drops during a lesson or Zoom lags in a meeting, the network is the problem. We solve it.
Built for Every K-12 School
Every solution below is available through EdTech Telecom's advisory model, at no extra cost to your school.
Cybersecurity
Protect student data and strengthen incident response as K-12 cyberattacks escalate across the state.
Secure Your School →SD-WAN Connectivity
Expand reliable connectivity for digital learning with robust, managed networks for every classroom.
Boost Connectivity →Cloud & Infrastructure (IaaS)
Modernize networking and cloud environments with scalable IaaS built for K-12 growth and flexibility.
Modernize Infrastructure →Telecom Expense Management
Do more with tight budgets. We audit, optimize, and manage telecom spend to drive real savings.
Reduce IT Costs →Colocation & Data Centers
Modernize your data center with secure, scalable colocation to support student and staff growth.
Discover Colocation →Backup & Disaster Recovery
Keep schools running after the unexpected. DRaaS solutions with tested, always-on protection.
Protect Your Data →UCaaS & CCaaS
Unified communications and contact center tools that connect staff, families, and the community.
Unify Communications →Campus Safety
Cameras, access control, silent panic alerts, and Alyssa's Law compliant systems for every Florida school.
Protect Your Campus →E-Rate Advisory
Maximize federal E-Rate funding for broadband and Wi-Fi upgrades. We guide you through every step.
Maximize Funding →Types of School We Serve
Whether you're a public district, charter network, or private independent school, EdTech Telecom has the expertise to help. Each school type has unique rules, budgets, and compliance requirements. We know them all.
Public School Districts
Florida's 67 public school districts operate under strict procurement rules, Florida DOE compliance requirements, and annual budget cycles tied to state appropriations. We help district technology leaders navigate vendor selection, E-Rate filings, and multi-campus deployments at scale.
Charter Schools
Florida charter schools operate independently but are still subject to Alyssa's Law, Florida DOE oversight, and public school accountability standards. Many qualify for E-Rate funding but lack the dedicated IT staff to navigate the application process. We handle it on their behalf.
Private & Independent Schools
Independent schools compete on the quality of their environment and experience, including Jewish Day Schools, Christian schools, and Catholic schools across Florida. Modern infrastructure, reliable connectivity, and strong campus safety systems are expected by students and families. We help build enterprise-grade technology on a school-appropriate budget.
How We Work With Your School
Expert guidance that doesn't cost your school a cent
Most schools call a vendor, get a pitch, and sign a contract without knowing if they got a fair deal. We change that. EdTech Telecom sits on your side of the table through the entire process, from figuring out what you actually need to making sure the solution is working once it's live.
Our advisory services cost your school nothing. We're paid by the providers we place business with, the same way a mortgage broker works. That means our only incentive is finding you the right long-term fit.
The EdTech Telecom Model
A VAR is paid to sell you something. We're paid to find you the right thing. We evaluate the full market, then negotiate on your behalf.
Discovery
A dedicated advisor meets with your team to understand your actual situation, not just your symptoms. We map your infrastructure, flag your E-Rate eligibility, and understand your budget cycles before any solution comes up.
Selection
We compare options across our full provider network and bring you a short list with our honest recommendation and the reasoning behind it. No preferred vendors, no hidden incentives.
Implementation
Once you've chosen a direction, we own the handoff. We manage the order, confirm timelines with the provider, and keep your team updated at every milestone so nothing gets lost between calls.
Ongoing Support
Go-live isn't the end. We stay on as your point of contact for escalations, renewals, and whatever comes next. A year from now, we'll still know your environment better than anyone new would.
Joaquin Infante
15+ years in K-12 telecom consulting across Florida. Deep expertise in E-Rate compliance and has helped schools secure over $2M in federal funding.
Email MeWe Only Serve K-12 Schools. That's Our Edge.
EdTech Telecom was built for one thing: Florida K-12 schools. We don't have a healthcare division or a retail practice. Every relationship we have, every vendor we know, and every deal we've negotiated has been for a school. That focus matters when you're navigating E-Rate, FERPA, COPPA, HIPAA compliance, and Florida DOE requirements at the same time.
Our advisors aren't tied to any single vendor. We evaluate what your school actually needs, find the best option for your budget, negotiate the pricing, and stay involved through go-live and beyond.
Our Values in Practice
Integrity
We recommend only what your school actually needs. We've walked away from deals that weren't right for the school. A single commission is never worth more than a long-term relationship in a community as connected as Florida K-12.
Trust
School leaders give us access to their most sensitive infrastructure decisions. We earn that trust by telling them the truth, including when the honest answer is that they're not ready yet.
Student-First
Every recommendation we make gets filtered through one question: does this actually help students? If the answer isn't clearly yes, we don't recommend it.
Trusted by Florida K-12
EdTech Telecom handled the entire vendor evaluation for our SD-WAN rollout and came back with pricing we couldn't have negotiated ourselves. What made the difference was having an advisor who actually knows E-Rate, not just someone who claims to.
After our ransomware incident, EdTech Telecom had us connected with the right cybersecurity provider within 48 hours. Their relationships in the Florida K-12 space are real. I've recommended them to other CTOs at every conference since.