TENNESSEE’S NETWORK, BUILT FOR TENNESSEE CLASSROOMS

IRIS Networks is a Category 1 internet access and data transmission services provider on the Tennessee Broadband Consortiums qualified vendor list. We serve K-12 school districts with high-capacity fiber connectivity and straightforward eRate compliance.

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On Tennessee’s Shortlist

IRIS was selected to Tennessee’s eRate Category 1 shortlist in 2026, qualifying us for direct participation in K-12 mini-bids through 2031.

We’re not new to Tennessee’s schools, but it will be a new experience for the schools we service.

IRIS Provides You

Category 1 internet access and widearea network (WAN) services, fully eRate-eligible and delivered over fiber infrastructure built for the bandwidth demands of today’s classrooms.

Knowing you have solutions specifically designed for your school system.

Knowing you are receiving pricing that supports your budget.

Knowing you are working with local technicians and domestically based support.

Why IRIS is the Smart Choice for Your District?

With IRIS in the running, your district gets a genuine competitive bid from a Tennessee-based provider with fiber infrastructure, straightforward eRate documentation, and a local support team that answers to you directly, not a national account queue.

The mini-bid process has done the heavy lifting. IRIS is qualified, Tennessee-based, built for Tennessee classrooms, and the smart choice for education. CHOOSE US.

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WHO ARE YOU HERE AS?

Consultant or
E-Rate advisor

We want to brief you before your next
mini-bid cycle.

Technology director,
CFO, or superintendent

Your school district has a competitive alternative
worth knowing about.

Talk to Us
615-425-2300

Whether you’re heading into a mini-bid window, reviewing an existing contract, or just researching the vendor list, IRIS is worth a conversation.