Wave 12 - Last one ? for E-rate Year 3

["Anna M. Sloan" <asloan@KUENTOS.GUAM.NET>]

Was "Wave 12" the last one for Year 3 of the "E-rate"?

Does anyone have any information on applications still unfunded
by the Schools and Libraries Division?  The total authorization
for Year 3 is $2.25 billion, but less than half of that amount=20
was committed as of June 30, 2000.

I will compile all messages received for a HIT to send to the
list.

Attached below for your information:

(1) School and Libraries Division home page

(2) Analysis of National Data
    Year 3 Funding Commitment Decision Data

(3) Step 1 - Program Overview - How the Program Works


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School and Libraries Division               Helping Schools and Libraries
                                                Access a World of=
 Information
Universal Service Administrative Company

Welcome to the Schools and Libraries Web Site. =A0 The Schools and=20
Libraries Division (SLD) of the Universal Service Administrative Company=20
(USAC) provides affordable access to telecommunications services for all=20
eligible schools and libraries in the United States. Funded at up to=20
$2.25 billion annually, the Program provides discounts on=20
telecommunications services, Internet access and internal connections.

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Analysis of National Data
Year 3 Funding Commitment Decision Data

With each wave of Funding Commitment Decisions Letters, the Schools and=20
Libraries Division will track commitments made to date on a national=20
scale. This data is inclusive of Wave 12.=A0=20

To review this information, simply choose from the chart that interests=20
you.

=95Quick Facts - National - A quick view of the amount of funds committed=20
and number of applications funded.=20

=95Applicant Type - A breakout of the different applicant types - schools,=
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school districts, libraries/library systems, and consortia.=20

=95Discount Band - A view of how the discounts were allocated based on the=
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level of discount, for example, 90%, 80%, 70%.=20

=95Rural vs. Urban - A comparison between the discounts that were committed=
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to rural applicants vs. urban applicants=20


Quick Facts - National

Total $ Committed as of June 30, 2000                 $1,025,818,503.58
Total # Letters Issued:                                         121,954
Average $ Amount Per Application:                            $46,725.81


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Step 1 - Program Overview

How the Program Works

The Universal Service Fund for Schools and Libraries, popularly known as=20
the "E-rate," provides all public and private schools and libraries=20
access to affordable telecommunications and advanced technologies. The=20
E-rate means that the rate or level schools and libraries pay for=20
services (telecommunications services, Internet Access and internal=20
connections) is discounted. Discounts are based on the number of=20
students eligible for the National Free Lunch Program. Schools and=20
libraries in low-income urban communities and rural areas qualify for=20
the highest discounts.

The E-rate provides discounts of 20% to 90% on the cost of=20
telecommunications, Internet Access, and network wiring within school=20
and library buildings. The discounts are paid directly to the companies=20
that provide schools and libraries with these technology services.=20

Who administers the program?

The Universal Service Program is administered by the Schools and=20
Libraries Division (SLD) of the Universal Service Administrative Company=20
(USAC). This not-for-profit corporation was appointed by the Federal=20
Communications Commission (FCC) to ensure that the benefits of=20
telecommunications services reach students and communities across the=20
country.=20

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Anna M. Sloan
Librarian
Oceanview Middle School
Government of Guam
Agana, Guam  96932

asloan@kuentos.guam.net

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