Its focus is on schools and libraries, but has excellent general information. Universal Service home page has excellent information which is geared towards schools and libraries, but is useful to the general public. Based in Cambridge, MA, CCN works to foster the public use of information infrastructure through teaming with nonprofits, small businesses, and government. A public-interest alliance of computer scientists and others interested in the applications of computer technology. Go to the Universal Service and Internet Pricing section of the site where there is general information about Universal Service, and links to policy articles and related sites.
Site has articles about affordable access, online forums, and an archive of legislative postings.
Telecommunications Regulation page has information concerning access charges, pricing issues, and telecommunication filings. This organization was formed to represent the viewpoint of schools and libraries dealing with the implementation of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. The coalition has over 30 members including the Center for Media Education, the National Education Association, the American Library Association, the Educational Testing Service, and the American Psychological Association. Site has FCC orders, resources for schools and libraries, EdLiNC filings, publications, and press releases, as well as links to related sites and member organizations. The organization s Documents page has excerpts from the 1996 Telecommunications Act, notice of proposed rule making, and a summary of requests for further comments that provides an overview of some of the questions brought to the FCC in response to the 1996 Act.