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First responders racking up minutes

Many cities are looking to reduce high first responder wireless phone bills

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Feds in control

Because most federal agencies buy wireless phones through the General Services Administration, the government seems to monitor the bills well

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Defense to unveil GIG plans

The Defense Department soon will unveil a blueprint for connecting all its facilities a global network for warfighters

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Telecoms jockeying for federal favor

AT&T and MCI trade barbs, while Sprint comes under GSA scrutiny

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MCI denies allegations

MCI said it didn't misroute calls and accused rivals of trying to 'derail' the company's efforts to get out of bankruptcy.

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GSA ponders Sprint debarment

MCI's problems may be getting the most attention, but the General Services Administration is also looking at the possibility of barring Sprint from federal contracts.

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GSA proposes MCI debarment

No halt to current contracts, but future business uncertain

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DOD to take bids on Iraq telecom

Contract, to be awarded in September, will cover two years of development and management

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GSA proposes MCI debarment

GSA has suspended MCI from new federal contracts pending a determination about whether to debar the troubled telecom provider or not

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Wam!Net sells commercial biz

The network design firm says that the sale of a related commercial business will not affect the company's federal operations.

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Air Force picks Sprint

The telecom firm wins a contract for Air Force bases in Asia

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Feds launch USA Services

The General Services Administration started a new call center to answer questions

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FAA awards teleconferencing pact

A Tyco subsidiary will get $5 million to install a teleconferencing system for the Federal Aviation Administration

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Accusations threaten MCI plans

Rivals allegations that MCI defrauded them could prevent the company from getting federal contracts.

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New Internet service to allow wireless anywhere

Verizon, Qualcomm team to offer wireless Internet access across the district

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Passport deal extended for AT&T

The State Department will pay AT&T more than $15 million to keep running the National Passport Information Center.

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Ma Bell to drop federal fees

AT&T wants more government business.

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New service extends wireless Net

Verizon and Qualcomm plan for high-speed wireless Internet in Washington, D.C., and San Diego

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MCI wins House contract

The telecom firm's critics don't stop it from doing business with the government

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GSA seeking telecom services for the hearing impaired

Contract will provide services for the deaf and hard of hearing and for people with speech disabilities