Federal Communications Commission FCC 06-177 
CONCURRING STATEMENT OF
COMMISSIONER MICHAEL J. COPPS
Re: Premio, Inc., File No. EB-06-IH-0853
The E-Rate program is an essential part of our national effort to ensure that all Americans can 
benefit from the information superhighway in the Digital Age.  This is particularly true for those living in 
economically disadvantaged areas who otherwise would be left on the wrong side of the Digital Divide 
were it not for the success of the E-Rate program.  There are many dedicated people in the Schools and 
Libraries Division, at the FCC and Justice Department, and elsewhere who are deserving of our praise for 
bringing the Internet to our schools and libraries and for ensuring that waste, fraud and abuse are removed 
from the program.  Premio, Inc.’s conviction and today’s 1-year debarment from the program are further 
evidence of their efforts.  While there were mitigating circumstances in this case, I believe that activities 
of the kind that the company engaged in may very well merit a longer debarment period given the 
importance of the E-Rate program and the severity of the company’s actions.  I therefore concur in this 
Order.  
Federal Communications Commission FCC 06-177
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