<>Should there be an "E-rate" (educational rate) defining special discounts for schools and libraries? If I understand the "E-rate" I believe so. By E-rate I assume you mean a published rate available to all those who qualify within the service area of a telcom provider. That would eliminate the hassles of negotiation for each district and the confusion of multiple rates in rate hearings. If you mean a federally stipulated rate, I think not. -- ----------------------------------------------------------- K.F.Hammer Associates Ken Hammer management consultations St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 ----------------------------------------------------------- ** I'm not young enough to know everything anymore...