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OCT 20, 2026 · COMMENTARY

State Master Contracts: When They Work and When They Don’t

State master contracts can make E-rate procurement easier, but they are not an automatic shortcut around competitive bidding. The key question is how the state contract was established and how you’re using it.  That distinction determines whether you can rely on the state’s procurement or […]

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