US/ND-2: Universal Service Seminar

Universal Service Seminar

Sylvia Nespoli (sylvia_nespoli@ridleysd.k12.pa.us)
3 Sep 1996 06:42:42 -0400


  REGARDING           Universal Service Seminar

     I have a concern that the "wireline" and "wireless" companies will not
have the same opportunity to bid. I am concerned that the incumbent
telecommunications companies and providers will be given the first priorities
to Universal Service funding.
     Another portion of the library had a very strong position that "reported
costs" be used to calculate support and not proxy models. It is of importance
just how much the Lobbyists are involved in this procedure and are the Board
members representative of the American population? Are the interests of the
smaller populated areas of the country being well represented?

Sylvia Nespoli