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November 25, 2003

FCC Orders SLD to Proceed With Puerto Rico Applications

The FCC November 25 instructed the Schools and Libraries Division to review and process the Puerto Rico Department of Education's E-rate applications for the 2001 and 2002 funding years by...

November 18, 2003

SLD to Deactivate All PINs

In an effort to improve the security of its online certification process, the Schools and Libraries Division has announced that all applicant PIN numbers will be deactivated on the evening...

November 17, 2003

New Form 498 Available Online for Revisions

The FCC announced the release on November 17 of the revised Form 498 and related instructions that must be used by USAC in working with service providers who receive support...

November 13, 2003

SLD to Issue Largest Wave since June

The Schools and Libraries Division announced that on November 18 it will issue funding commitments for the 2003 funding year totaling $213 million-the largest wave since June 30.

November 9, 2003

USAC Continues to Project $420 Million Roll-Over

The Universal Service Administrative Company reported October 31 that it still expects to have $420 million available from previous E-rate funding years to increase disbursements in future funding years. The...

November 6, 2003

SLD Provides Principles of Investigative Procedure

The Schools and Libraries Division has begun providing a detailed list of "Principles for Treating Entities Under Investigation."

November 6, 2003

SLD Underscores Important Points for Filing Form 470 Applications

The Schools and Libraries Division has posted a new message on its Web site, underscoring several important messages to applicants for the 2004 filing season.

November 5, 2003

FCC to Host VoIP Forum in December

The FCC has announced that it will hold a forum on Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) issues on Monday, December 1, at its headquarters in Washington.