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FAA preps award for consolidated telecom

The FAA expects this week to award the FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure contract, potentially worth $3.5 billion over 15 years

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Feds mull impact of WorldCom woes

GSA, DOD reviewing WorldCom's viability, responsibilities

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DOD rapped on switch policy

GAO report says DOD lacks a suitable process for certifying telecom switches, hindering interoperability

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FEMA taking charge of wireless

FEMA will organize the government's communications capabilities under Project SafeCom

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Feds pick up pace on wireless

Directors of major wireless communications projects report strong signs of progress

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Satellite phones answer the call

Agencies rediscover the benefits of commercial satellite services

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State taps CSC for IT services

Contract, potentially worth $160 million, will provide computer and telecom services

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Firms weigh in on national plan

IT and communications companies submit ideas on the nation?s cyber critical infrastructure strategy

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Shirking 911 duties

A Legal View: GAO has made it harder for local governments to raise money

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GSA fills wireless gap

Agency plans to modify telecom contracts to address homeland security needs

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AT&T adds protest to DREN deal

Incumbent is the third of the four unsuccessful vendors to file a protest over DISA's contract award to WorldCom

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Wireless program gets new life

Intergovernmental radio program is now on fast track to enhance communications among first responders

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Wireless priority set in D.C., NYC

VoiceStream gets subcontract to provide Wireless Priority Service for the two metro areas

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FTS offers strategy for future

Proposed strategy is focused on meeting specific needs and changing how agencies use FTS' services

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Spectrum challenges draw debate

Sen. Burns wants to scrap the piece-by-piece method that the United States uses to manage the wireless spectrum

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Senator working on spectrum legislation

Montana Sen. Conrad Burns wants to change the piecemeal approach to spectrum allocations

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Davis seeks review of telecom awards

Rep. Tom Davis has asked for a review of GSA's methods for choosing vendors on its local telecom contracts

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WorldCom captures research net deal

DISA awarded WorldCom the contract to deliver high-speed networking services to the Defense Department's scientific and research communities

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Lack of public safety protections concerns commissioners

Two FCC members voiced concerns about the temporary waiver to VoiceStream

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VoiceStream granted wireless waiver

The FCC has granted a temporary waiver to VoiceStream that will enable the launch of a wireless priority access service