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California Educational Data Processing Association
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The DataBus - Vol. 37, No. 2
February-March, 1997
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Discount Advanced Services Program Now Available
Paul J. Sosa, Pacific Bell
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued an order on October 25, 1996 to implement the Discount Advanced Services Program (DAS). Planned implementation date is February 1, 1997.
Funding for the DAS program will come from the California Teleconnect Fund surcharge of 0.41 percent. The highlights of the CPUC order are:
- 50% discounts on monthly access of 1MB, Centrex, PBX Trunks, ISDN, Switched 56, T-1 and DS-3 service for qualified schools and libraries.
- The discounts apply to both tariff and contract rates.
- Installation charges and features will not be discounted.
- Discounts apply to both existing services and new orders.
The program is designed to accelerate the infusion of useful and usable applications into the classroom to enhance student achievement.
For additional information contact your local Pacific Bell Account team.
Paul J. Sosa is a System Designs Consultant, Educational Services for Pacific Bell. He can be reached at (213) 975-2287 or by e-mail at [email protected].
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