A.

Funding Commitments for FY2006 and FY2005

B.

Update on Bishop Perry Order

C.

ABCs of E-rate Training Update

D.

Summer Contact Procedures in Effect Through September 8

E.

Invoicing Update

F.

Other

G.

General Questions Received by E-mail

1.  There seems to be confusion with PIA reviewers, applicants, and consultants on the difference between Telecom and Internet Access, both under Priority One. Internet Access is supposed to be for access TO the Internet only, not data or voice between school buildings, right? Your web site discusses that IA is for basic conduit to the Internet and Telecom is for everything else. could you clarify this on the call? Could you reinforce this with your reviewers? I've had two tell me that there is no difference between these two categories and that's not true. Thanks.

2.  On-Prem Equipment rules--the missing link between 470, 471, and REALLY getting paid for the service. Some of our customers choose a router, network, and maintenance as a Telecom service. They mention this in their 470 and Item 21 and are often approved. When it comes to paying us as the Service Provider (usually with 474 but sometimes with BEAR), the USAC reviewers don't seem to understand the TN Decision or that On-Prem is eligible. Should the applicant attach the "8 questions" to the Item 21? If so, can these be attached in the new on-line Item 21? What else can the applicant (or the Service Provider) do to make this more seamless?

3.  In the Third Order, paragraphs 44-48, the FCC clarified/modified the TN Decision equipment that could be offered under Telecom. It's my understanding that it can only be a single leased router/server and maintenance with the network to be considered Priority One. Recently several vendors are offering voice equipment (key, PBX, video equipment) as a lease with Priority One AND they are bragging that they are getting funded. Could you review the rules and where to find this information on the SLD web site for applicants who are being "led astray" by consultants? Also, what should the Item 21 look like if you have a legitimate TN Decision on-prem solution. thanks.

4.  1) Can you provide a status update on the Eligible Services List for 2006-2007?

    2) The FCC recently struck down the "two signature/two dates" rule.  Will the SLD now allow all contracts which are valid under state law?

    Thank you.

5.  Both Telecom and Internet Access are priority one BUT they are NOT the same service, right? Telecom should be voice, video, data between buildings, access and connectivity. Internet Access should be ONLY TO THE CLOUD for TRUE Internet Access. Where can applicants learn about that? Also if I "want to be" a Telecom provider, what does it require?

6.  If the telecommunications box is checked on the Form 470 and the customer forgets to list DSL services – can they still request discounts on the item 21 for DSL services since DSL services are listed in the 2006 Eligibility list as a telecommunication service?  Or are they tied down to only the detailed information that they listed on the Form 470?  Some times the person filling out the Form 470 is not aware of all the services they currently have and as a result they do not list every telecommunication service on the Form 470 or unaware that the service is eligible for discounts.

7.  Can an applicant use County Contracts as available buying vehicles, in the same fashion as a State Master Contracts are used? (ie - use the county contract as one of their bids for the 470 - competitive bidding process?)