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D.C. readies new telecom network
Washington, D.C., will activate a citywide emergency response network next month as a result of the federal government's concerns about the city's ability to handle emergencies quickly.
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Commerce aims to merge NTIA, tech division
If the Commerce Department gets its way, a new administration will be formed to handle tech and telecom together
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Popkin unveils modeling tool
Many agencies are discovering that their enterprise architecture models can serve as the grist for the business case documents now required for budget approval
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FAA's telecom program reaches 'milestone'
The FAA has certified its FTI National Test Bed
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Judge approves MCI settlement
MCI will pay $500 million in cash and $250 million in stock to settle a penalty for accounting fraud
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GSA still considering suspending MCI
Counsel says that GSA cannot suspend the company as punishment for past actions
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Broadband access boon for remote areas
A Southwestern provider of broadband access is breaking down the affordability barrier of high-speed data services in remote communities
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DOD chat use exploded in Iraq
The military relied heavily on chat rooms as a means of communication during Operation Iraqi Freedom
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AT&T guns for Sprint hosting biz
Sprint is moving its Web-hosting customers to data centers run by other companies
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Bill calls for better emergency alerts
Legislator calls for latest technology to be used to alert public in the event of a disaster
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AT&T gunning for Sprint customers
AT&T is making a play for customers affected by Sprint's decision to end Web hosting business
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MCI haunted by vocal critics
Blows strike MCI as the tarnished telecommunications provider struggles to emerge from bankruptcy
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Firefighting agencies buy common radios
With a wildfire season on the horizon, several federal agencies are being equipped with rugged, interoperable radios
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Virginia community pioneers info sharing
An initiative in Virginia's northern Shenandoah Valley could become a model for interoperable communications for first responders
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Tax group opposes MCI punishment
A tax reform group is urging the government to leave the troubled telecom firm alone
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House OK's bill to ease spectrum moves
Legislation aimed at streamlining radio spectrum management, funding relocation
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GSA urged to take steps against MCI
But MCI government division says that any corporate malfeasance should not reflect on its federal operations
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Lawmaker pushes for fed leadership on 911
A congressman called for the creation of an office within the Homeland Security Department to spearhead and help fund the installation E911 systems
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