*Pages 1--48 from Microsoft Word - fcc06109.doc* 3 Action taken by the Commission on July 21, 2006: Chairman Kevin J. Martin, and Commissioners Michael J. Copps, Jonathan S. Adelstein, Deborah Taylor Tate and Robert M. McDowell. - FCC - 3 Schools & Libraries Eligible Services List Schools and Libraries Support Mechanism for Funding Year 2007 Overall Eligibility Requirements for All Categories of Service: The Eligible Services List indicates whether specific products or services may be able to receive discounts under the Schools and Libraries Support Mechanism. The List is organized into four sections that represent the four funding categories established by the Federal Communications Commission plus a Miscellaneous section that is applicable to multiple categories: Telecommunications Services Internet Access Internal Connections Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections Miscellaneous In addition, the following sections are provided: Additional Reference Information Glossary, providing additional information about the terms used in this Eligible Services List Index Products and services are either Conditionally Eligible or Not Eligible. Funding may be provided only for eligible products or services to eligible entities for use at eligible locations for eligible purposes. Further conditions for eligibility are indicated in the specific entries of this Eligible Services List. The USAC website at www. usac. org/ sl contains additional information about eligibility requirements, including the documents Eligible Services Framework (an overview of product and service eligibility), Educational Purposes (providing additional detail about eligible users and locations), and Determine Eligibility (indicating the eligibility requirements for schools and libraries). FCC rules require applicants to select the most cost- effective offering: “In selecting a provider of eligible services, schools, libraries, library consortia, and consortia including any of those entities shall carefully consider all bids submitted and must select the most cost-effective service offering. In determining which service offering is the most cost- effective, entities may consider relevant factors other than the pre- discount prices submitted by providers but price should be the primary factor considered.” (47 C. F. R. sec. 54. 511( a)). This version of the Eligible Services List is dated [XXXXXX], 2006. Some eligibility information in this List represents a change from prior funding years and applies to funding requests for Funding Year 2007. 4 Schools and Libraries’ Eligible Services List for Funding Year 2007 – Page 6 Telecommunications Services eligible for discount. Eligibility limitations Eligible services may not connect to a residential facility or home. The telecommunications component of a distance learning capability, video service, or interactive television is eligible for discount, but non- telecommunications components, such as a scheduling service or services for creation, maintenance, and storage of content, are not eligible. A “dark fiber” service is not eligible. Dark fiber refers to fiber optic cable for which the service provider has not provided modulating electronics. In addition, services that provide voice, video, or data connectivity exclusively within school or library grounds are not eligible for funding as Telecommunications Services but may be eligible as Internal Connections. Internet Access Funded in the Telecommunica-tions Services Category (Conditionally Eligible) An eligible digital transmission service may be used to connect an eligible location to the Internet or Internet2. However, Internet2 membership dues are not eligible. In addition, some service offerings provide a combination of both Internet Access and Telecommunications Services. For example, a service provider may offer local phone service, long distance service, cellular service, and Internet access for one price. For administrative convenience, such a combined offering, if provided by an eligible telecommunications carrier, may be requested in the Telecommunications Services category of service. Alternatively, funding may be requested as two separate requests, with the price of the offering appropriately allocated between the Telecommunications Services and Internet Access categories. If Internet access is being requested in the Telecommunications Services category, applicants must indicate that Internet access is being sought when filing FCC Form 470. Please note that funding of Internet access in the Telecommunications Services category does not relieve applicants of responsibilities they may have under the Children’s Internet Protection Act. Paging (Conditionally Eligible) Paging services are eligible when integral, immediate, and proximate to the education of students. Services occurring at eligible locations are presumed to meet this standard, as well as, for example, paging services used by a bus driver delivering students to school, a library staff member in a mobile van, and teachers on field trips. Eligibility limitations Text messaging and other services that are not treated as telecommunications services are not eligible in the 6 Schools and Libraries’ Eligible Services List for Funding Year 2007 – Page 22 Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections Basic Maintenance. However, Client Access Licenses for eligible software products may be eligible in the Internal Connections funding category. Eligible basic maintenance does not include services to maintain ineligible equipment, to enhance the utility of equipment beyond the transport of information, or to provide diagnostic services in excess of those necessary to maintain the equipment’s ability to transport information. Services not included in this Eligible Services List are presumed to be not eligible. 22 Schools and Libraries’ Eligible Services List for Funding Year 2007 – Page 26 Additional Reference Information Additional Reference Information The Universal Service Administrative Company maintains additional documentation regarding the administration of the Schools and Libraries Support Mechanism at the Schools and Libraries Division website, available at http:// www. usac. org/ sl/. Documents that relate to product and service eligibility include the following: Overview The Eligible Services Framework provides an overview of product and service eligibility, including references to additional information. Eligible Users and Locations The document Educational Purposes indicates eligible users, eligible uses, and eligible locations for products and services. For example, funding for Internal Connections at separate administrative buildings is limited to certain uses. In addition, the document Determine Eligibility indicates the schools and libraries for which discounts may be provided. Cost Allocation If a product or service contains both eligible and ineligible features, an applicant may use cost allocation to provide a fair delineation of the eligible and ineligible components so that partial funding can be provided. Support is not provided for funding requests that require cost allocation if no cost allocation is provided. See the web document “Cost Allocation Guidelines for Products and Services” for additional information. Ancillary Use In certain limited cases, funding can be obtained for the full cost of the product or service, even if the component contains a minor, ineligible function. This is described more fully in the document Ancillary Use of Ineligible Components. 30% Rule The 30% Rule indicates that if 30 percent or more of a funding request is found to contain ineligible products or services, the entire funding request will be denied. Applicants should be sure to request funding for only eligible products and services. Two- in- Five Rule “Two- in- Five Rule” for Internal Connections indicates that each eligible entity may obtain support for Internal Connections funding requests every two out of five years. This limitation applies only to Internal Connections and not to requests appropriately categorized as Telecommunications Services, Internet Access, or Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections. 26 Schools and Libraries’ Eligible Services List for Funding Year 2007 – Page 27 Additional Reference Information Children’s Internet Protection Act Applicants must enforce a policy of Internet safety and certify compliance with the purposes of the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) to be eligible for discounts. See the document Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) for further information. Technology Plans As indicated in the document Develop a Technology Plan, applicants are required to prepare a Technology Plan, except when an applicant is seeking support for basic telephone service only. Basic telephone service includes single line voice services (Local, Cellular/ PCS, and/ or long distance telephone service) but does not include other products or services, including PBXs, key systems, and Centrex service. Prohibited Practices The Free Services Advisory indicates prohibited practices. Applicants and service providers are prohibited from using Schools and Libraries Program support to subsidize the procurement of ineligible products and services or from participating in arrangements that have the effect of providing a discount level to applicants greater than that to which applicants are entitled. Wide Area Networks The Wide Area Network (WAN) Fact Sheet contains additional information about eligibility requirements for Wide Area Network services. For example, reimbursement for up- front infrastructure costs of service providers installing a telecommunications or Internet access service is limited. Priority 1 Components at the Applicant Site While components located at the applicant site are generally evaluated for support as Internal Connections, in certain limited cases these components can be considered part of a Priority 1 service— i. e., part of a telecommunications or Internet access service. The document On- premise Priority 1 Equipment provides further details. Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions about Eligibility of Products and Services contains additional information about product and service eligibility. 27 Schools and Libraries’ Eligible Services List for Funding Year 2007 – Page 28 Glossary Glossary 800 Service (Telephone Service) 800 Service provides toll calling that is paid by the called party rather than the calling party. The name comes from the original Area Code used for all toll- free numbers. Current and future “800 Service” area codes use the convention 8NN, when N is a specific digit, for example 888, 877, and 866. 900/ 976 Call Blocking (Telephone Service Components) Call Blocking is a monthly or recurring telephone company charge for the blocking of calls, such as to 900 or 976 numbers. The blocking prevents callers from completing calls to 900 or 976 numbers. 900/ 976 Charges (Ineligible Telecommunications Services) "900" is an area code used to reach a wide range of information providers. Examples of the information that may be provided via a 900 number are adult content programming, weather reports, lottery results, or caller voting for various topics such as television polls. 900 Service calls are charged to the party originating the call. Charges for accessing 900 calls are often included in the toll charges on the local telephone bill. 976 service provides a local, pay- per- call telephone service. 911/ E911 Trunks/ Lines (Telephone Service) 911 and E911 trunks or lines are dedicated telecommunications links specifically or exclusively used for connection between a school/ library and a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). Access Point (Data Distribution) An Access Point is a base station in a wireless LAN. Access points are typically stand- alone devices that may plug into an Ethernet hub or server or may provide a repeater function for wireless networks. Alarm Telephone Line (Telephone Service) An alarm telephone line is a telecommunications line specifically dedicated to a school or library burglar or fire alarm system. It may be the equivalent of a POTS line or a dedicated line between the school or library and the alarm company. Antenna (Interfaces, Gateways, Antennas) An antenna is a device for transmitting and/ or receiving radio frequency signals. Application Software (Software— Ineligible) Application software applies to software accessed directly by end users, such as word processors, spreadsheets, utility, anti- virus, and graphics programs. Asbestos Removal (Ineligible Internal Connections Components) Some older buildings were constructed using products that contain asbestos, which has been determined to be harmful to health. Renovations and installations in such buildings require special treatment such as asbestos removal. 28 Schools and Libraries’ Eligible Services List for Funding Year 2007 – Page 29 Glossary Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) (Digital Transmission Services) ATM is a high- speed Digital Transmission Service that can provide bandwidth of 622 Megabits per second or higher. Automatic Call Distribution System (ACD) (Telephone Components— Ineligible) An Automatic Call Distribution (ACD) system, typically used with a PBX, provides a means of automatically distributing calls evenly, on a next available agent basis so that productivity is maintained and inbound calls are handled efficiently. The system also allows the monitoring of operation on a real- time basis. Additionally, some systems compile historic reports that enable better utilization of resources in the handling of incoming calls. Automatic Route Selection (ARS) (Telephone Components) Automatic Route Selection (ARS) is a PBX and Centrex service that allows for automatic selection of the most efficient and cost- effective route. It may also be referred to as "least cost routing". By using the ARS feature, outgoing phone calls from PBX and Centrex stations are routed to the most cost- efficient service or facilities. Bridge (Interfaces, Gateways, Antennas) A bridge is a data communications device that connects two or more network segments, often translating information from one type of network protocol to another. Broadcast and Cable Television Equipment (Video Components— Ineligible) Broadcast/ cable equipment applies to equipment used in the transmission or receipt of broadcast TV, broadcast radio, broadcast satellite, or cable television service. Cable Modem (Internet Access) (Interfaces, Gateways, Antennas) A cable modem is a modem designed for use on a TV coaxial cable circuit and provides a high- speed data path. It can provide high- speed access to the Internet over a cable television line. Cabling (Cabling/ Connectors) Cabling refers to the wires or groups of wires capable of carrying voice, video, or data transmissions. Cabling provides electrical (or, in the case of fiber optics, lightwave) connectivity between points. Caching Components (Servers— Ineligible) (Storage Devices— Ineligible) Caching is a method that stores recently accessed information. Caching components such as caching servers store information locally so that the information is accessible more quickly than if it must be transmitted across a network from a distant server. Caching Service (Ineligible Internet Access Services) A caching service is a special high- speed storage mechanism at the border of a network and the Internet that holds frequently accessed Internet information, thereby reducing retrieval times for information often requested from the Internet. 29 Schools and Libraries’ Eligible Services List for Funding Year 2007 – Page 30 Glossary Call Accounting System (Telephone Components— Ineligible) A Call Accounting System records information about telephone calls. It can provide comprehensive information about call costs by associating call records with users, phone extensions, or profiles. Such systems may include Station Message Detail Recording (SMDR) or Call Detail Recording (CDR), which are software/ hardware PBX components that provide the capability to generate reports on call details such as call duration, PBX station number, time and date, dialed number, and cost of call. Call Sequencer (Telephone Components— Ineligible) An Automatic Call Sequencer is a component used with a PBX or Key system. The call sequencer distributes incoming telephone calls among a select number of stations or telephones. Some call sequencers are designed to generate statistical reports on number of calls and how calls were handled. Cartridge Magnetic Tape (Storage Devices— Ineligible) Cartridge magnetic tape is used in tape backup devices, and provides replaceable and archivable storage capacity. CD/ DVD Player (End- user Equipment— Ineligible) A Compact Disc or Digital Video Disc (CD/ DVD) Player is a device that plays or reproduces the music, voice, and/ or video from a CD or Digital Video Disc. Cellular Service (Telephone Service) Cellular Service uses radio transmissions to provide a wireless telephone service. Centrex (Telephone Service) Centrex is a business telephone service that consists of a wide variety of features, such as call forwarding and call transfer, provided by central office software. Channel Service Unit /Data Service Unit (CSU/ DSU) (Interfaces, Gateways, Antennas) A CSU/ DSU is a device that terminates a digital channel at a customer’s premises. A CSU/ DSU often serves as a demarcation between a local network and wide area network facilities. Circuit Card (Circuit Cards/ Components) Circuit cards provide microprocessors, transistors, and other components on a circuit board. Circuit cards often are designed to fit into a slot of a larger component, such as a telephone PBX, router, or computer. Client Access License (Software) A Client Access License is a software licensing approach used by some vendors that provides authorization to access a software product. CODEC / Video Encoder (Video Components) A CODEC (coder/ decoder), also known as a video encoder, is a device comprising an encoder and decoder in the same equipment. The CODEC produces a coded output and compresses and decompresses audio and video signals. 30 Schools and Libraries’ Eligible Services List for Funding Year 2007 – Page 31 Glossary Conduit and Raceway (Cabling/ Connectors) Conduit and raceway are metal or plastic pipe or channels used to protect cable. Conferencing Services (Other Eligible Telecommunications Services) Conferencing Services provide a means for multiple users to participate in group discussions via telephone circuits or video facilities. Connector (Cabling/ Connectors) Connectors are devices that connect wires or fibers. Consumable Components (Cabling/ Connectors) Consumables consist of miscellaneous components that are depleted with use, such as tape, splicing materials, labels, and wire wrap. Copper- to- fiber (TX-to- FX) Converter (Interfaces, Gateways, Antennas) A Copper- to- fiber converter, also known as a TX- to- FX converter, is a device that converts a copper connection to a fiber optic connection. Coupler (Cabling/ Connectors) A coupler is a passive device that accepts one input broadband signal and replicates it onto another or multiple outputs. Custom Calling Services (Telephone Service Components) Custom calling services extend the features available with telephone service. Features available include (but are not necessarily limited to) call waiting, 3- way calling, speed calling, distinctive ring, and call forwarding. Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) (Internet Access) Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) is a technology that provides high- speed access to the Internet over telephone lines. Different types of DSL service are available, using descriptions such as ADSL, HDSL, and SDSL. The DSL family of technologies sometimes goes by the general name xDSL. Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) (Ineligible Telecommunications Services) Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) is a technology that uses satellite to transmit TV programs to subscribers. The transmitted signals are received using individual rooftop antennas. Program reception of the subscriber is limited to those channels broadcast by a specific provider. Direct Inward Dialing (DID) (Telephone Service Components) Direct Inward Dialing (DID) service allows outside calls to be directed to a Private Branch Exchange station line without the use of an operator. 31 Schools and Libraries’ Eligible Services List for Funding Year 2007 – Page 32 Glossary Directory Advertising (Ineligible Telecommunications Services) Directory Advertising is advertising in a telephone directory yellow pages, Internet, or elsewhere. This may be provided by the telephone company or another entity. Directory Assistance (Telephone Service Components) Directory Assistance Charges are those charges assessed for calls made to 411 or other Directory Assistance numbers such as (201) 555- 1212 for information. Typically charges are assessed on a per call basis. Directory Listings (Ineligible Telecommunications Services) A telephone company directory contains an alphabetical listing, by name, of all telephone subscribers except those requesting unlisted or non- published service. Typically, the initial directory listing is provided free of charge to the subscriber, but extra- cost services are available, such as additional listings, unlisted or non-published numbers, and bolded entries. Disaster Recovery (Data Protection— Ineligible) Disaster recovery describes a means of restoring service to a computer network that has suffered a disaster. Such costs may include the rental of a site that houses links and equipment that is modeled after the damaged network. Distance Learning (Digital Transmission Services) Distance Learning utilizes video and audio technologies to allow students who are remotely located from other students or the lecturer to participate interactively with the class. Documentation (Other Eligible Internal Connections Components) Documentation includes support material provided in the form of paper or electronic media. It may include diagrams, blueprints, equipment specifications, or instruction manuals for services and products. Domain Name Registration (Web Hosting) A Domain Name indicates an address of location on the Internet. For the e- mail address portion of a symbolic abc@ xyz. org, the domain name is xyz. org. Domain Name Registration is the registering of the name and the charge associated with the registration process. Domain Name System / Domain Name Service (DNS) (Internet Access) (Servers) Domain names, such as www. fcc. gov, are alphabetic, so they are easier to remember than the IP addresses on which the Internet is based. A Domain Name System and Domain Name Server translate the alphabetical names input by users into the IP addresses used by Internet devices. DS- 1 (Digital Transmission Services) DS- 1 is a type of Digital Transmission Service, and stands for “Digital Signal, level 1.” It operates at a bandwidth of 1.544 megabits per second. Other DS levels— DS- 2, DS- 3, and DS- 4— operate at higher bandwidths. 32 Schools and Libraries’ Eligible Services List for Funding Year 2007 – Page 33 Glossary Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) (Internet Access) (Servers) Standard networks need each computer to have a unique address for communication to take place. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a system that provides this unique address from a central computer, so that each individual computer does not need to be separately configured. E911 Reader Board (Telephone Components) The E911 Reader Board is adjunct hardware for a PBX and is used to access E911 Emergency service. Electrical System Upgrades (Ineligible Internal Connections Components) Electrical system upgrades refer to products and services that provide, upgrade, or enhance the provision of electrical power. E- mail and E- mail Software (Software) (Servers) E- mail, or electronic mail, is a system for sending text messages and other information across a network. E-mail software provides the functionality for sending and receiving e- mail messages. E- mail Service (E- mail Services) E- mail stands for “electronic mail.” An e- mail service enables the transmission of messages over a local or world- wide computer network. Environmental Monitoring Components (Data Protection— Ineligible) Environmental monitoring components provide information about heat, humidity, or other factors in order to provide a warning system for conditions that may affect the correct operation of equipment. For example, an environmental monitoring card is sometimes available as an optional feature of an uninterruptible power supply and is used to monitor the environmental conditions of a rack, computer room, or data center. Faceplate (Cabling/ Connectors) A faceplate is a cover that fits over a jack, outlet, or dial. Fax Machine (End- user Equipment— Ineligible) A facsimile, or fax, machine is a device in which the image of a document is electronically transferred over the telephone network and printed out elsewhere. Fiber Optics (Digital Transmission Services) Fiber Optics is a technology that uses light to transport information and can provide a Digital Transmission Service. Large amounts of data can be transmitted over long distances using thin filaments of glass. Filtering Service (Ineligible Internet Access Services) A filtering service protects users from dangerous or inappropriate content most often by selectively blocking certain words or certain Internet sites. 33 Schools and Libraries’ Eligible Services List for Funding Year 2007 – Page 34 Glossary Firewall (Internet Access) (Data Protection) (Servers) A firewall is a hardware and software combination that sits at the boundary between an organization's network and the outside world, and protects the network against unauthorized access or intrusions. Flat Rate (Telephone Service) Flat Rate is a billing method for telephone service that, for a set price per month, provides a user an unlimited number of local calls. FRAD (Interfaces, Gateways, Antennas) A Frame Relay Assembler/ Disassembler (FRAD) is a communications device that breaks a data stream into frames for transmission over a Frame Relay network and recreates a data stream from incoming frames. A Frame Relay router serves the same purpose but provides more intelligence in avoiding congestion. Frame Relay (Digital Transmission Services) Frame relay is a type of Digital Transmission Service. Frame relay networks in the United States support data transfer rates at T- 1 (1. 544 Mbps) and T- 3 (45 Mbps) speeds. Gateway (Interfaces, Gateways, Antennas) A gateway is a network device that acts as an entrance to another network and often is used to connect two otherwise incompatible networks. GSP fees (Internet Access) A Global Service Provider (GSP) provides connection between the Internet service provider’s facilities and the global Internet network. In some cases, there can be separate charges for this component of Internet access. Hard Disk Drive (Storage Devices) A hard disk drive is a storage device that consists of magnetic platters that spin like a record player and magnetic pickup devices, called heads, that are like the needle of a record player. All this is sealed in a vacuum in order to maintain tight tolerances and enhance service life. Homework Hotline Equipment (Telephone Components— Ineligible) Homework Hotline equipment provides an automated response or call routing system that provides information to callers about school assignments. Homework Hotline Service (Other Eligible Telecommunications Services) A Homework Hotline Service is typically provided as a toll- free telephone number for students to contact the school regarding questions on homework. Hub (Data Distribution) Hubs are central connection points for some types of local area networks with interconnecting cabling from many individual devices, such as computer workstations, printers, servers, and other hubs. 34 Schools and Libraries’ Eligible Services List for Funding Year 2007 – Page 35 Glossary Inside Wire Maintenance Plan (Telephone Service Components) An Inside Wire Maintenance Plan is a monthly recurring charge that provides for the repair, replacement, and maintenance of customer owned inside- premise wire. Cost of the service is sometimes included in regular monthly bills for local and long distance telephone services. Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) (Digital Transmission Services) Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) is a type of Digital Transmission Service that uses traditional phone lines to transmit digital voice and data over telephone lines. There are two types of service. Basic Rate Interface (BRI) provides a total bandwidth of 144 kilobits per second. Primary Rate Interface (PRI) provides a total bandwidth of 1. 544 megabits per second. Interactive Television (ITV) (Digital Transmission Services) Interactive TV (ITV) provides a means for a viewer to interact with the television set in ways other than controlling the channel and the volume and handling videotapes. In an education setting, such as in a school, ITV provides a means for teachers and students who are remotely located in different places to conduct a class and to interact with each other. ITV requires a special “set- top box” to be added to the existing television set. Intercom (Ineligible Internal Connections Components) An intercom is an internal communication system, originally consisting of multiple speaker/ microphone devices connected into an amplifier system. Now most intercoms are a part of telephone systems, although separate intercom systems continue to be used in many schools. Interface/ Edge Device (Interfaces, Gateways, Antennas) An Interface or Edge Device is a physical device that can pass packets between some types of networks and an Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) network. The device may be a router or Ethernet- to- ATM switch that directly connects to an ATM network. Internet Access (Internet Access) Internet access provides a connection to the Internet, which is the publicly available worldwide system of interconnected computer networks that uses agreed-upon technical standards based on the Internet Protocol (IP). Internet access provides a connection to a vast quantity of information and services, such as electronic mail and the documents and features of the World Wide Web. Internet Content (Internet Content— Ineligible) Internet Content refers to all forms of information that are available on the Internet, such as text, pictures, sound recordings, animation, and video clips. Internet2 (Ineligible Internet Access Services) Internet2 is a consortium of universities, industry, and government for development and deployment of advanced network applications and technologies. 35 Schools and Libraries’ Eligible Services List for Funding Year 2007 – Page 36 Glossary Key System (KSU) (Telephone Components) A Key System, also known as Com Key System or a KSU, is a type of phone system that permits more than one telephone line, PBX extension, private line, or intercom line to appear on a single telephone. KVM Switch (Servers) A keyboard- video- mouse (KVM) switch is a switchbox that is used to control two or more computers from a single keyboard, monitor, and computer mouse. Laptop / Notebook Computer (Servers— Ineligible) A laptop or notebook computer is a lightweight portable computer designed for mobility. Lightning Arrestor (Data Protection— Ineligible) A lightning arrestor is a device that protects equipment from lightning strikes and static. Local Area Network (Data Distribution) A Local Area Network (LAN) is a short distance data communications network used to link together computers and peripheral devices under some form of standard control. The LAN is most often connected by cabling or wireless links within the same building. A LAN consists of several components, including cabling, servers, computer workstations, network interface cards, printers, and data distribution equipment, such as network switches, hubs, and routers. Local Measured Service (Telephone Service) Local telephone companies use several methods to bill for local phone service, such as Flat Rate, Message Rate, Measured Rate, and Local Measured Service. Local Measured Service typically allows an unlimited number of incoming calls. Outgoing calls beyond a certain threshold result in extra charges. Local Phone Service (Telephone Service) Local phone service is a service provided by a local exchange carriers (LEC). Phone lines from homes and businesses terminate at a central office of a LEC, which in turn connects to other local exchanges and to carriers for long distance service. Long Distance Telephone Service (Telephone Service) Long distance telephone service is provided by interexchange carriers and provides telephone service outside of a local calling area. Mast (Interfaces, Gateways, Antennas) A mast is a pole or structure on which an antenna is placed. Master Control Unit (Video Components) A Master Control Unit (MCU) is a device that controls the main operating functions of a video system. Media Converter (Interfaces, Gateways, Antennas) A media converter is a module that converts one type of media to another type of media for network compatibility. The actual media can vary, such as fiber, coax, or twisted pair. 36 Schools and Libraries’ Eligible Services List for Funding Year 2007 – Page 37 Glossary Memory Module / Random Access Memory (RAM) (Circuit Cards/ Components) A memory module is the electronic holding place for instructions and data that a computer's microprocessor can reach quickly. The module usually holds multiple Random Access Memory (RAM) chips. Common types are SIMM, DIMM, RDRAM, SDRAM. Message Rate Service (Telephone Service) Local telephone companies use several methods to bill for local wireline service, such as Flat Rate, Message Rate, Measured Rate, and Local Measured Service. Message Rate Service provides a certain number of "call units." Various call lengths and distances can use a different number of call units. Calls in excess of the message rate allocation result in additional charges. Monitor (Servers) A monitor is the video display unit (television screen) that is used to display information from a computer. Multimedia Kit (Ineligible Internal Connections Components) A multimedia kit is a package of hardware and software that adds multimedia capabilities to a computer. A multimedia kit may include a CD ROM or DVD player, a sound card, speakers, and a bundle of CD ROMs. Multiplexer (Data Distribution) A multiplexer is electronic equipment that allows two or more signals to pass over one communications circuit. The circuit may be a telephone line, dedicated line, or radio signal. It provides an economic approach for transporting, for example, up to 24 voice- grade lines on a single circuit. Multipoint Control Unit (Video Components) A Multipoint Control Unit (MCU) is a bridging or switching device used for multipoint videoconferencing. Network Access Register (Telephone Service Components) Used with Centrex service, the Network Access Register (NAR) provides access to and from the telephone company central office. The number of simultaneous calls to and from the public switched telephone network is equal to the number of NARs the Centrex customer subscribes to. NARs also may be used with other eligible telecommunications services, such as Network Access Service and Network Access Register Usage Package. Network Interface Card (NIC) (Circuit Cards/ Components) A network interface card (NIC) is an electronic device that connects a workstation, server, or other device to a network. A NIC works with the network software and computer operating system to transmit and receive messages on the network. Network Interface Device (Interfaces, Gateways, Antennas) A Network Interface Device (NID) is a component installed between a telephone network and the inside wire of a customer premises. The NID is usually provided by the telephone company and is the transition, or demarcation point, between the company's network and the customer's inside wiring. 37 Schools and Libraries’ Eligible Services List for Funding Year 2007 – Page 38 Glossary Network Management (Software— Ineligible) Network Management is a system of equipment or software used in monitoring, controlling, and managing a communications network. Network Switch (Data Distribution) A switch is a mechanical or electronic device that completes or breaks an electrical path or that selects the paths for communication. More specifically, network switches provide capability similar to a network hub but provide a dedicated bandwidth at each network port, rather than shared bandwidth among all ports. OC- 1 (Digital Transmission Services) OC- 1 stands for “optical carrier 1,” which is a Digital Transmission Service that operates at 51.84 Megabits per second. Multiples of this bandwidth are also available, such as OC- 3 and OC- 12. Operating System Software (Software) Operating System software enables the basic operations of a computer system or other electronic device. For example, it can configure the communication paths between memory and storage, and provides basic functions for other software to operate correctly. Pager (End- user Equipment— Ineligible) A Pager (also known as a Beeper) is the receiving end of a paging service and is a small device worn on the belt or carried in a handbag. Pagers provide text or voice messages or both. Paging Service (Paging) Paging is a service designed to deliver a message to a person whose exact location is unknown. The service employs radio signals that activate a paging receiver carried by the intended recipient to deliver a text, numeric, or voice message. Payphone Telephone Service (Ineligible Telecommunications Services) Payphone (or coin) telephone service is provided in a public or semi- public place and requires the use of coins, credit card, pre- paid card, or other means of payment at the time of placing the call. Permanent Virtual Circuit (PVC) (Digital Transmission Services) Permanent Virtual Circuits (PVCs) are shared connections between end- points. PVCs play a central role in Frame Relay networks. They're also supported in some other types of networks, such as X. 25. Personal Communications Services (PCS) (Telephone Service) Personal Communications Services (PCS) is a digital wireless telecommunications service, similar to cellular service, but operating on different radio frequencies. Personal Computer/ Workstation (End- user Equipment— Ineligible) (Servers— Ineligible) Personal computers, or workstations, are computers designated or designed as end- user equipment. They may operate in a stand- alone environment or may be connected to a host computer as part of a network. They are differentiated from computers configured as servers that are designed to route information to and from end-user equipment. 38 Schools and Libraries’ Eligible Services List for Funding Year 2007 – Page 39 Glossary Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) (End- user Equipment— Ineligible) A Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) is a handheld device that can provide several functions such as calendaring, telephone, and e- mail. Some PDAs have wireless networking features. Phone Calling Cards (Telephone Service) Phone Calling Cards generally have the appearance of a credit card and provide a means to make long distance calls from any phone. Charges for the call are subtracted from the calling card balance or are included in the calling card subscriber’s monthly phone bill. Phone Modem (Circuit Cards/ Components) Phone modems are devices that convert data signals into suitable form for transmission and receipt over a telephone line. PIC Change Charge (Telephone Service Components) The Primary Interexchange Carrier (PIC) is the long distance company to which traffic from a given location is automatically routed when dialing 1 in an equal access area. The selection of the carrier is done by the local telephone customer and becomes a part of the telephone company's records for routing long distance calls made from the customer’s number. When the PIC is changed from one long distance company to another at the request of the customer, there is a one- time PIC Change Charge assessed by the local telephone company to cover the cost of reprogramming the telephone company central office switch. POTS (Telephone Service) “POTS” stands for “Plain Old Telephone Service” and provides local telephone dial- tone service. Printer (End- user Equipment— Ineligible) A printer is a device that receives computer information and prints it on paper. Private Branch Exchange (PBX) (Telephone Components) A PBX is a centralized telephone switching system located at a business or organization site. The PBX provides internal station- to- station dialing and access to the public switched network. Processor Terminator Card (Circuit Cards/ Components) A processor terminator card is a device installed in a multi- processor computer to signal the computer that only one processor is installed. Proxy Server (Data Protection) (Servers) A proxy server is a device that sits between "trusted clients" (e. g., workstations inside an organization) and "untrusted clients" (e. g., the Internet) and provides security features and oftentimes address translation. To the untrusted clients, communication appears to be taking place with the proxy, even though the communication is passed to and from the trusted clients. 39 Schools and Libraries’ Eligible Services List for Funding Year 2007 – Page 40 Glossary Public Address (PA) System (Ineligible Internal Connections Components) A Public Address system allows the user to make announcements through the use of amplifiers and speakers. PVBX (Video Components) A Private Video Branch Exchange (PVBX) is a PBX designed for video information. A PVBX can link classrooms or other locations together and can interconnect end- user and other equipment, such as cameras, monitors, and videocassette recorders. Racks and Cabinets (Other Eligible Internal Connections Components) A rack is a metal supporting framework for mounting cables, equipment, and/ or wires. A cabinet is an enclosure for equipment, terminating cables, connection devices, and/ or wires. Radio Loop (Telephone Service) Radio Loop is provided by a local exchange telecommunications carrier and is also called Basic Exchange Telecommunications Radio Service (BETRS). BETRS is used by local telephone companies to provide dial tone to subscribers in certain circumstances, such as when it is either not technically possible or not cost-effective to provide the service by conventional means. Remote Access Components (Servers) Remote access components, such as a remote access router or communications server, allow users to access network resources by dialing in from an off- site location in order to connect their local computer with network devices. Dialing in most typically utilizes standard telephone lines but, in some cases, can be based on other technologies. Residential Telephone Service (Telephone Service) Residential telephone service is designed for homes and residences, but not commercial establishments. Reverse Directory Assistance (Ineligible Telecommunications Services) Reverse Directory Assistance is a service that can use a phone number to provide the name and, in some cases, the address of the owner of that phone number. Router (Data Distribution) Routers are switching devices that can act as an interface between two networks and connect different segments, such as departments or floors in a building. Functionally, routers select the routing path for traffic, may provide features such as load balancing, and can provide trouble- shooting diagnostic capabilities. Satellite Dish (Interfaces, Gateways, Antennas) A Satellite Dish is an antenna capable of receiving signals from and, in some cases, transmitting signals to a communications satellite. 40 Schools and Libraries’ Eligible Services List for Funding Year 2007 – Page 41 Glossary Satellite Service (Digital Transmission Services) Satellite service provides communication between points on Earth by using an orbiting satellite as a communications relay point. Server (Servers) A server is a computer on a local area network that can provide access to files, software, printers, or other features that are shared among multiple users. Spare Parts (Ineligible Internal Connections Components) Spare parts are components on hand to replace hardware that fails. Speakers (Ineligible Internal Connections Components) Speakers are the components that provide sound from a computer, phone, intercom, or other device. Station Message Detail Recording (SMDR) (Telephone Components— Ineligible) Station Message Detail Recording (SMDR) and Call Detail Recording (CDR) are software/ hardware PBX components that provide the ability to generate reports on call details. Those details include, but are not limited to, call duration, PBX station numbers, time and date, trunk route, dialed number, and cost of call. Storage Media (Storage Devices— Ineligible) Storage media includes products such as floppy disks and recordable CD ROM that provide replaceable storage. Surge Protector (Data Protection— Ineligible) Surge protectors provide electrical AC power outlets with circuitry that protects equipment against voltage spikes and electrical disturbances. Switchboard and Attendant Console (Telephone Components) The operation of a PBX or Centrex system may require the use of a switchboard or attendant console for the transfer of incoming calls to the appropriate extension when systems are not equipped with Direct Inward Dialing. The switchboard or attendant console may include Direct Station Selection (DSS), which provides an easy means for transferring calls. Switched Multimegabit Data Service (SMDS) (Digital Transmission Services) Switched Multimegabit Data Service (SMDS) is a type of Digital Transmission Service offered by telephone companies that operates at speeds of from 1. 544 Megabits per second to 45 Megabits per second or even more. System Improvements and Upgrades (Other Eligible Internal Connections Components) A system improvement or upgrade provides enhanced functionality to an existing product or configuration of products. 41 Schools and Libraries’ Eligible Services List for Funding Year 2007 – Page 42 Glossary T- 1 (Digital Transmission Services) T- 1, which stands for Trunk Level 1, is a Digital Transmission Service that operates at 1.544 Megabits per second. Greater speeds are available from other Trunk Levels, such as T- 2 (6. 312 Mbps) or T- 3 (44.736 Mbps); slower speeds are known as Fractional T- 1. Tape Backup (Data Protection) Tape Backup units provide copies of computer files on magnetic tape, for protection against a catastrophic failure. Tape backup technologies include QIC, DAT, 8mm, DLT, AIT, and ADR. Telephones (Telephone Components— Ineligible) Telephones, also known as telephone sets, telephone instruments, digital voice terminals, and voice terminals, are the end- user equipment used to transmit and receive telephone communications. Terminal Adapter (Interfaces, Gateways, Antennas) A Terminal Adapter (TA) is a device that connects a computer to an external digital communications line, such as an ISDN line. Terminal Server (Servers) A Terminal Server is a specialized server that connects multiple terminals into a network. Traditionally, terminal servers were used to connect multiple “dumb” terminals into network resources but today are additionally used to provide increased connectivity and performance for older computer workstations or to provide remote access. Test Equipment (Ineligible Internal Connections Components) Test Equipment is used to test hardware, software, cable continuity, telecommunications links, etc. Text Messaging (Ineligible Telecommunications Services) Text messaging is a feature available from cell phones and other services that allows short alphanumeric messages to be sent from one device to another. Transceiver (Interfaces, Gateways, Antennas) A transceiver is a device that transmits and receives analog or digital signals. The term is used most frequently to describe the component in local area networks (LANs) that actually applies signals onto the network wire and detects signals passing through the wire. For many LANs, the transceiver is built into the network interface card (NIC). Trunk lines (Digital Transmission Services) A trunk line is a communications path between two switching systems, such as equipment in a telephone company central office and a Private Branch Exchange (PBX). Central Office trunks connect a PBX to the central office switching system at the central office. Tie trunks connect two PBXs together. 42 Schools and Libraries’ Eligible Services List for Funding Year 2007 – Page 43 Glossary Two- Way Radio (End- user Equipment— Ineligible) Two- way radios are wireless end- user devices used to communicate, typically over short distances. Uninterruptible Power Supply / Battery Backup (Data Protection) An Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), also called a battery backup, is a device that provides backup electric energy to a piece of equipment in the event of a power failure. Video Amplifier (Video Components) A Video Amplifier is a device that strengthens the level of a video signal. Video Channel Modulator (Video Components) A Video Channel Modulator is a distribution box that takes standard video and audio input from video cameras, recorders, and other video components and distributes the signals to end users. Video Components (Video Components) Video components provide the capabilities and technologies to enable moving images on television screens or computer monitors. Video Service (Digital Transmission Services) Video services involve the transmission of visual images. Virtual Private Network (VPN) Components (Data Distribution) A Virtual Private Network (VPN) uses encryption and/ or tunneling services in order to provide highly secure communication over the public Internet or in some cases over point- to- point links. Voice Compression Module (Telephone Components) A Voice Compression Module allows voice and fax traffic to share the same lines as data and LAN traffic. Voice Interface Card (Telephone Components) Voice Interface Cards (VIC) are usually components of a router or PBX system that interface with internal systems and the public switched telephone network. Examples are FXO Cards, E& M Cards, and FXS Cards. Voice Mail Components (Telephone Components) Voice mail components allow users to receive voice messages left by telephone callers and may have other features, such as message forwarding. Voice over IP (VoIP) (Voice/ video Over IP Service— Ineligible) Voice over IP (VoIP) is a technology used to transmit telephone conversations over a data network such as the Internet. Among other features, this approach can bypass telephone company long distance services. Voice/ Fax Network Module (Interfaces, Gateways, Antennas) A Voice/ Fax module is an access product that enables the transmission of multiprotocol data-- voice, fax and LAN-- over telecommunications services. 43 Schools and Libraries’ Eligible Services List for Funding Year 2007 – Page 44 Glossary Voice/ Video over IP (VoIP) Components (Data Distribution) Voice/ video over IP (VoIP) components refer to equipment that utilizes the TCP/ IP suite of protocols to provide voice and/ or video communications. Web Casting (Ineligible Internet Access Services) Web Casting is a service provided over the Internet that delivers news or other content via web browser software or to an E- mail address. A user accesses a Web Casting site and chooses what news or content he/ she wants to be informed about. Information content is then periodically delivered by the Web Casting supplier. Web Hosting (Web Hosting) Web Hosting is an arrangement where an organization such as a school or library arranges for another company to host the school or library website. A website is a location (such as www. schoolname. org) for World Wide Web content made available to those accessing the site. Web hosting is often provided by an Internet Service Provider and may be included as part of its service offering, or in some cases is provided as an additional service. Web Server (Servers) A web server is a computer server used to provide information to Internet users and can also be used to provide web- based software applications and other web-based functions. Web Site Creation Fee (Internet Content— Ineligible) A web site creation fee is a separate charge for creating a website. Wide Area Network (WAN) (Digital Transmission Services) A Wide Area Network (WAN) is generally a network that covers an area larger than a single building or campus. Wire Manager (Cabling/ Connectors) Wire managers are wire restraints to house or arrange wiring and cabling. They can be aluminum or plastic and may be rack- mountable. Wireless Local Area Network (Data Distribution) A Wireless Local Area Network provides the functionality of a local area network using wireless components rather than cabling. Wireless PBX Adjunct (Telephone Components) A Wireless PBX Adjunct functions in conjunction with a Private Branch Exchange to enable use of cordless telephones on an organization’s premises. Workstation (End- user Equipment— Ineligible) See the entry for Personal Computer/ Workstation. 44 Schools and Libraries’ Eligible Services List for Funding Year 2007 – Page 45 Index Index 30% Rule, 23 3- way Calling, 28 800 Service, 4, 25 900 /976, 5, 25 911, 4, 25 Access Point, 11, 25 Alarm, 4, 25 Ancillary Use, 23 Answering Machines, 16, 21 Antenna, 12, 13, 25, 28, 33, 37 Anti- virus, 14, 25 Application Software, 14, 15, 25 Archival, 15 Asbestos Removal, 17, 25 Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM), 2, 26, 32 Attendant Console, 15, 38 Automatic Call Distribution System (ACD), 16, 26 Automatic Route Selection, 15, 26 Basic Maintenance, 18, 19, 23 Basic Rate Interface (BRI), 32 Battery Backup, 40 Beeper, 35 Blueprints, 29 Bridge, 12, 26 Broadcast, 6, 10, 13, 16, 17, 22, 26, 28 Burglar Alarm, 25 Cabinet, 17, 37 Cable, 3, 8, 10, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 22, 26, 28, 37, 39 Cable Modem, 8, 12, 26 Cabling, 10, 26, 31, 33, 41 Caching, 9, 14, 15, 26 Calendaring, 7, 36 Call Accounting, 16, 27 Call Blocking, 5, 25 Call Detail Recording (CDR), 27, 38 Call Forwarding, 27, 28 Call Sequencer, 16, 27 Call Transfer, 27 Call Waiting, 28 Calling Cards, 4, 36 Camera 12, 16, 37, 40 Cartridge Magnetic Tape, 15, 27 CD (Compact Disk), 12, 15, 17, 27, 34, 38 CD or DVD Players, 12 CD ROM, 15, 17, 34, 38 Cellular, 3, 4, 24, 27, 35 Centrex, 4, 15, 24, 26, 27, 34, 38 Change Fees, 21 Channel Service Unit (CSU), 12, 27 Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA), 3, 24 Circuit Card, 10, 27 Client Access License, 14, 19, 27 Coax / Coaxial, 10, 26, 33 CODEC, 16, 27 Collaboration, 7 Computer Workstations, 12, 13, 15, 31, 33, 39 Conduit, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 28 Conferencing, 5, 28, 34 Configuration, 5, 8, 9, 13, 17, 18, 20, 30, 38 Connector, 10, 28 Construction Costs, 20 Consulting, 20 Consumable, 10, 15, 28 Content, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 16, 17, 25, 30, 32, 41 Contingency Fee, 21 Contractor Duty Station, 18 Contractor Personnel, 20 Copper- to- Fiber (TX- to- FX) Converter, 12, 28 Cost Allocate/ Allocation, 7, 9, 10, 13, 14, 23 Cost- Effective, 1, 7, 8, 9, 13, 18, 21, 26, 37 Coupler, 10, 28 Custom Calling Services, 5, 28 Dark Fiber, 3, 8 Data Distribution, 11, 33 Data Protection, 11, 12 Data Service Unit (DSU), 12, 27 DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), 7, 13, 30 Diagnostic Services, 19 Diagrams, 29 Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), 8, 28 45 Schools and Libraries’ Eligible Services List for Funding Year 2007 – Page 46 Index Digital Transmission Services, 2, 3, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 35, 39, 39 Direct Inward Dialing (DID), 5, 28, 38 Direct Station Selection, 38 Directory Advertising, 6, 29 Directory Assistance, 5, 6, 29, 37 Directory Listings, 6, 29 Disaster Recovery, 12, 29 Distance Learning, 3, 29 Distinctive Ring, 28 Documentation, 16, 23, 29 Domain Name Registration, 9, 29 Domain Name Server (DNS), 13, 29 Domain Name Service, 8, 29 DS- 1, 2, 29 Duplicative, 22 DVD (Digital Video Disc), 12, 15, 27, 34 E911, 4, 15, 25, 30 Electrical, 10, 17, 26, 30, 35, 38 E- mail, 4, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 29, 30, 35, 38 Encyclopedia, 17 End- user, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 35, 37, 39, 40 Engineering, 20 Environmental Monitoring, 12, 30 Faceplate, 10, 30 Fax/ Facsimile, 4, 12, 30, 40 Fiber/ fiber Optics 2, 3, 8, 10, 12, 26, 28, 30, 33, 36 Filtering, 9, 14, 30 Finance Charges, 6, 9, 17, 22 Fire Alarm, 25 Firewall, 8, 11, 13, 31 Flat Rate, 4, 31, 33, 34 Floppy Disk, 15, 38 Fractional T- 1, 2, 39 FRAD (Frame Relay Assembler/ Dissassembler), 12, 31 Frame Relay, 2, 31, 35, 40 Free Services Advisory, 24 Freight Assurance Fees, 21 Gateway, 12, 31 Global Service Provider (GSP), 31 Hard Disk Drive, 15, 35 Homework Hotline, 5, 16, 31 Hub, 11, 25, 31, 33, 35 Incidental Charges, 20 Infrastructure, 24 Initial Planning, 20 Inside Wire Maintenance Plan, 5, 32 Installation, 3, 5, 9, 10, 17, 20, 25 Instructional Television Fixed Service (ITFS), 22 Integrated Services Digital Network/ ISDN, 2, 32, 39, 40 Interactive Television (ITV), 3, 32 Intercom, 16, 32, 33, 38 Interest, 22 Interface, 10, 12, 15, 32, 33, 34, 37, 39, 40 Interface/ Edge Device, 12, 32 Internal Connections, 1, 3, 10, 11, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24 Internet, 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 20, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 36, 40, 41 Internet2, 3, 9, 32 Key System, 15, 24, 27, 33 Keyboard, 13, 33 Keyboard/ Video/ Mouse (KVM) switch, 13, 33 Labor, 20 LAN, 25, 33, 39, 40 Laptop, 14, 33 Late Payment Fees, 22 Lease, 21, 40 Lightning Arrestor, 12, 33 Local Area Network (LAN), 11, 31, 33, 38, 39, 41 Local Measured Service, 4, 33, 34 Local Phone Service, 3, 4, 33 Long Distance, 3, 4, 24, 30, 32, 33, 36, 40 Maintenance, 1, 3, 5, 8, 9, 18, 19, 23, 32 Mast, 13, 33 Media Converter, 12, 33 Memory, 10, 17, 34, 35 Message Rate Service, 4, 34 Microphone, 12, 32 Modem, 4, 8, 11, 12, 26, 36 Monitor, 13, 16, 33, 34, 37, 40 Monitoring, 4, 5, 8, 12, 18, 26, 30, 35 Multimedia, 17, 34 Multiplexer, 11, 34 Multipoint Control Unit, 16, 34 Network Access Register, 5, 34 Network Architecture, 20 Network Interface Card (NIC), 10, 33, 34, 39 Network Interface Device, 12, 34 Network Management, 14, 18, 20, 35 Notebook Computer, 14, 33 OC- 1, 2, 35 Off- site, 18, 37 On- Premise Priority 1 Equipment, 24 46 Schools and Libraries’ Eligible Services List for Funding Year 2007 – Page 47 Index On- Site, 18, 20 Operating System (OS), 14, 15, 34, 35 Pagers, 12, 35 Paging, 3, 35 Panels, 10 Payphone, 6, 35 Per Diem, 21 Performance Bond, 22 Permanent Virtual Circuit (PVC), 3, 35 Personal Communications Service (PCS), 4, 35 Personal Computer, 14, 15, 35, 41 Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), 12, 36 PIC Change Charge, 5, 36 Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS), 4, 36 Point- to- Point, 8, 40 Primary Interexchange Carrier, 36 PRI (Primary Rate Interface) 2, 32, 36 Printer, 12, 31, 33, 36, 38 Private Branch Exchange/ PBX, 10, 15, 16, 24, 26, 27, 28, 30, 33, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 Private Video Branch Exchange/ PVBX, 16, 37 Processor Terminator Card, 11, 36 Program Advice, 20 Programming, 16, 22, 25 Prohibited Practices, 24 Project Management, 20 Proxy Server, 11, 13, 36 Public Address system, 16, 37 Raceway, 10, 28 Rack, 17, 30, 37, 41 Radio, 4,10, 12, 13, 25, 26, 27, 34, 35, 37, 40 Radio Loop, 4, 37 Recorder, 12, 16, 37, 40 Redundant, 17 Relay I/ O Module, 12 Remote Access, 11, 13, 37, 39 Rent/ Rental, 21, 29 Repair, 18, 32 Residential Telephone Service, 5, 37 Reverse Directory Assistance, 6, 37 Router, 10, 11, 27, 31, 32, 33, 37, 40 Satellite, 2, 6, 13, 22, 26, 28, 37, 38 Satellite Dish, 13, 37 Satellite Television, 22 Scheduling, 3 Security, 11, 14, 36 Server, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 25, 26, 29, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 41 Shipping Charges, 21 Software, 9, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 22, 25, 27, 30, 31, 34, 35, 38, 39, 41 Spare Parts, 17, 38 Speakers, 17, 34, 37, 38 Specialized Services, 8 Speed Calling, 28 Standby, 17 Station Message Detail Recording (SMDR), 27, 38 Storage, 3, 13, 14, 15, 26, 27, 31, 35, 38 Storage Media, 15, 38 Surcharges, 21 Surge Protector, 12, 17, 38 Switch, 11, 13, 32, 33, 35, 36 Switchboard, 15, 38 Switched Multimegabit Data Service (SMDS), 2, 38 System Improvements and Upgrades, 17, 38 T- 1, 2, 8, 31, 39 Tape Backup, 11, 27, 39 Taxes, 21 Technical Support, 5, 9, 18 Technology Plans, 20, 24 Telecommunications, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 7, 8, 11, 12, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 31, 34, 35, 37, 39 Telephone, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, 15, 16, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 Television (TV), 3, 10, 13, 16, 17, 22, 25, 26, 32, 34, 40 Terminal Adapter, 12, 39 Terminal Server, 13, 39 Termination Charges, 6, 9, 17, 22 Test Equipment, 20, 39 Text Messages/ Messaging, 4, 6, 7, 30, 39 Toll Charges, 25 Toll- Free, 5, 25, 31 Tools, 7, 10, 20 Towers, 13 Training, 9, 20 Transceiver, 12, 39 Travel time, 21 Trunk, 3, 25, 38, 39 Twisted Pair, 10, 33 Two- in- Five Rule, 10, 23 Two- Way Radios, 12, 40 TX- to- FX, 12, 28 Uninterruptible Power Supply, 11, 30, 40 Universal Service Fees, 21 47 Schools and Libraries’ Eligible Services List for Funding Year 2007 – Page 48 Index Upgrade, 17, 30, 38 UPS, 11, 12, 40 Video, 3, 5, 8, 10, 11, 13, 16, 17, 26, 27, 28, 29, 32, 33, 34, 37, 40, 41 Video Amplifier, 16, 40 Video Channel Modulator, 16, 40 Video Service, 3, 40 Videotape Recorder, 12 Virtual Private Network (VPN), 8, 11, 40 Voice Compression Module, 15, 40 Voice Interface Card, 15, 40 Voice Mail, 5, 14, 15, 16 21, 40 Voice Mail Components, 15, 40 Voice Message, 21, 35, 40 VoIP (Voice Over IP), 5, 8, 11, 40, 41 Voice/ Fax Network Module, 12, 40 Voice/ Video over IP, 5, 11, 40, 41 WAN (Wide Area Network), 2, 8, 24, 27, 41 Warranty, 21 Web Casting, 9, 41 Web Hosting, 9, 41 Web Server, 13, 41 Web Site, 8, 41 Wide Area Network, 4, 8, 24, 33, 29 Wire, 5, 10, 18, 26, 28, 32, 34, 37, 39, 41 Wire Manager, 10, 41 Wireless, 2, 4, 8, 11, 15, 25, 27, 33, 35, 36, 40, 41 Workstation, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 39, 41 Yellow Pages, 29 48