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April 29, 2003

FCC Posts E-rate Order and New Rule-Making Notice

The Federal Communications Commission on April 30 released the full details of its recently approved E-rate order and notice of proposed rule-making.
FCC Report and Order
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April 24, 2003

SLD Announces First Funding Commitments for 2003

The Schools and Libraries Division announced April 25 that on May 1 it will issue the first wave of funding commitments for the 2003 funding year.
Funding Commitments FY 2003 USAC
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April 23, 2003

FCC Approves Changes in E-rate Program, Seeks Comments on More

The Federal Communications Commission on April 23 formally approved new rules that it said were designed to streamline the E-rate application process and improve program oversight to help prevent waste,...
Eligible Services FCC
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April 23, 2003

FCC Seeks Comments on Tennessee Petition

The FCC is seeking comments on a petition from the State of Tennessee, seeking immediate relief that would enable it to change a service provider for the 2002 funding year...
Appeals Applicant Application Process FCC FY 2002 Service Provider SPIN Change
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April 22, 2003

FCC Approves Voicemail for E-rate Eligibility

News Alert: The Federal Communications Commission Wednesday morning formally approved a Second Report and Order which, among other things, will make voicemail eligible for E-rate discounts.
Eligible Services FCC Report and Order
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April 17, 2003

SLD Releases Another $47 Million in 2002 Commitments

The Schools and Libraries Division announced April 18 that next week it will distribute another $47 million worth of 2002 funding commitments to 95 applicants.
Applicant Funding Commitments FY 2002 FY 2003 Service Provider USAC
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April 16, 2003

SLD to Begin Issuing Priority One Commitments for 2003

The Schools and Libraries Division announced April 16 that during the last week of this month it will begin issuing funding commitments for Priority One services for the 2003 funding...
Applicant Application Process Funding Commitments FY 2003 Service Provider USAC
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April 9, 2003

SLD Names Members of Task Force on the Prevention of Waste, Fraud and Abuse

The Schools and Libraries Division April 10 announced the members of its new Task Force to Prevent Waste, Fraud and Abuse
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