title: Technology. Rural discount.
abstract: The Federal Communications Commission recently changed its definition of rural community, which could mean more affordable telecommunications rates for certain providers. June 30 is the deadline for funding applications.
authors.forename: Ed
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Bannon
mesh_terms: D005249:Fees and Charges / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D020407:Internet / Q000191:economics; D019035:Rural Health Services / Q000191:economics*; D013685:Telecommunications / Q000191:economics*; D014481:United States; D037041:United States Government Agencies