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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.

November 2, 2003

2003 Commitments Surpass $1.25 Billion

The Schools and Libraries Division's latest wave to be released on November 4 will be approximately $47.5 million.

November 2, 2003

USAC CEO Parrino to Resign in Early 2004

Cheryl Parrino, the first and only CEO of the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), will resign her position on January 31, 2004, to pursue a career in consulting.