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Sec. 8. 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.