Educational Institutions and Libraries

BestWeb has been successfully serving the area’s schools, universities, and libraries since 1996. By using BestWeb for your organization’s Internet access, networking, security, and content filtering, you can consolidate these services under one provider, bringing with it cost-effectiveness and efficiency. If you do not require a full range of services at this time, but are interested in access or networking (wired or wireless), BestWeb offers very competitive pricing.

BestWeb can assist you with:

• Internet Access
  • Options include dial-up, DSL, mini-T (DDS and dual DDS), fractional T1 and full T1 service, fractional and full T3 service, and fiber
    
    Click HERE for more information about BestWeb's Dedicated Access services
  
  
• Network Design, Installation and Maintenance
  • Networks can be wired or wireless and include robust security
    
    Click HERE for more information about BestWeb's Infrastructure services
    
    
• Security for your Workstations and Network
  • Solutions include firewall protection, access control lists, Standards-based IPsec Virtual Private Networking, and intrusion protection
    
    Click HERE for more information about BestWeb's Security services
    
    
• Content Filtering
  • This filtering meets the CIPA requirement for filtering or blocking of certain visual depictions if your organization receives:
    • E-rate discounts for Internet access, Internet service, or internal connections (BestWeb is a current provider in the E-Rate Program; our SPIN number is 143005118)
  • If your organization is a library or library consortium, this filtering also meets the CIPA requirement if you receive:
    • Funds under title III of ESEA to purchase computers used to access the Internet or to pay the direct costs associated with accessing the Internet
    • Funds under the state grant programs of LSTA to purchase computers used to access the Internet or to pay the direct costs associated with accessing the Internet
      
      Click HERE for more information about BestWeb's Content Filtering services.
  
  
• E-Rate Consulting
  • Technology plan development assistance
  • Consultation on services and equipment covered by E-rate funding, including access and networking, and on meeting CIPA requirements
    
    
• Spam and Virus Filtering of E-Mail
  • Protects against spam, viruses, and threatening intrusions from attackers, including Directory Harvest Attacks (DHAs)
    
    Click HERE for more information about BestWeb's Spam and Virus Filtering services.