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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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