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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
USAC
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April 3, 2003

SLD Releases $251 Million in Commitments for 2002

The Schools and Libraries Division rewarded the patience of some E-rate applicants April 4 by announcing that next week it will distribute more than $251 million in funding commitments for...
Applicant Discount Rates Funding Commitments FY 2002 Internal Connections USF Funding Levels
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April 2, 2003

SLD Says $4.718 Billion Requested for 2003 E-rate Funding Year

The Schools and Libraries Division reported April 3 that schools and libraries have requested $4.718 billion worth of E-rate discounts for the 2003 funding year. The SLD makes a demand...
Applicant Application Process Funding Requests FY 2002 FY 2003 Service Provider Trends USAC
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March 30, 2003

SLD to Fund Internal Connection Requests Down to 81 Percent

The Schools and Library Division announced on March 31 that, starting with the next wave of funding commitments on April 7, it will approve requests for Funding Year 2002 for...
Denials and Reductions Discount Rates Internal Connections SLD USAC
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