AdTec Supports Call for FCC to Suspend Phasedown of E-Rate Voice Discounts
The FCC should halt any further phasedown in E-rate support for voice service, said Administrative and Technical Consulting (AdTec) in reply comments in docket 13-184 on the agency's proposed eligible service list for the funding year beginning next July 1.…
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AdTec said it fully backed initial comments by Funds for Learning, which included a call for temporarily suspending the E-rate voice support phasedown at its current 40 percent reduction from the support level for "Category One" services, now defined as providing broadband internet access (see 1607050066). AdTec said the FCC's move to phase out E-rate voice service discounts violates a rule requiring the agency to "support services that are essential to education, public health, or public safety." Replies were due Wednesday.