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To: Stephen B. Temple who wrote (2148)	12/17/1998 9:38:00 AM
From: Stephen B. Temple	Respond to of 3178

USF Contribution Factors For 1Q 1999 Proposed The FCC has proposed first quarter 1999 universal service contribution factors. Interstate telecom service providers would have to contribute 0.58% of their interstate, intrastate, and international end-user telecom service revenues to fund the "E-rate" and telemedicine programs and 3.18% of their interstate and international end-user telecom service revenues to fund the "high-cost" and low-income universal service programs. If the Commission takes no action by Dec. 18, the proposed contribution factors will be deemed approved. Commissioner Harold W. Furchtgott-Roth dissented from the action. Among his criticisms was the agency's "refusal to evaluate with a critical eye the excessive expenses of the Schools and Libraries Corp." (S&L Corp.) The Rural Health Care Corp. (RHCC) has asked that no contributions be collected in the next quarter to fund telecom service discounts for rural health care providers. It said it had received few completed applications for support and didn't expect there to be "significant" demand for telemedicine subsidies in first quarter 1999. The FCC noted, however, that the RHCC projects about $1 million in administrative expenses for the next quarter. It proposed that the Universal Service Administrative Corp., which will merge with the S&L Corp. and RHCC Jan. 1, 1999, reduce administrative costs of the program. Separately, the FCC sought comments on a request by the RHCC to extend its initial funding year to June 30, 1999, and change its funding cycle to July 1–June 30. Comments are due Dec. 14 and should reference Common Carrier docket 96-45, DA 98-2468.

To: Stephen B. Temple who wrote (2148)	1/4/1999 10:58:00 AM
From: Stephen B. Temple	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 3178

Lexicon Systems to Debut at CES at Las Vegas Affordable, Hands Free Communication Products for Telephone and Personal Computer January 4, 1999 WALNUT, Calif., Dec. 31 /PRNewswire/Walnut, California-based Lexicon Systems Corporation will introduce its first line of "hands-free" products for telephones and Computer & Telephone Integration (CTI) during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Spring '99 in Las Vegas, January 7th through the 10th. The new "hands-free" products have been designed to meet everyday simple tasks from telephone operations to complex personal computer applications. Lexicon Systems Corp. will be introducing three new computer & telephony products for all conventional & traditional telephone systems and for personal computers. First, the LS2002, a basic interface headset, Second, the LS2000 a deluxe interface headset, and finally, the LS2100 is the professional interface. These new hands-free products will increase productivity and decrease muscle fatigue in the telemarketing, reservation and customer service industry. In addition, these products will provide convenience for complex computer applications, such as, video conferencing, internet telephony or basic interactive multimedia applications and voice recordings. "The LS2000, LS2002 and LS2100 will be priced extremely aggressive for the PC market and the telecommunication market," said Dean Basilio, vice-president, sales and marketing for Lexicon Systems Corp. "Unlike our competitors, whose hands-free products are very expensive at the $150 price range, our goal at Lexicon is to offer a full line of affordable hands-free telecommunication products for business and home use. All models are now available and the LS2000 has a MSRP at $49.99, the LS2002 has a MSRP at $14.99 and the LS2100 has a MSRP at $99.99." "We're inviting distributors, systems integrators, and retailers to our booth at LVCC North Hall 4249 to see our hands-free products and to know us, " said Kent Kho president of Lexicon Systems. "We're now one of the leading manufacturers of multimedia speakers and fast growing full line of hands-free communication products for computers and telephones. Our manufacturing facilities are based in China and research & development is based at the headquarter office, Walnut, CA. with an emphasis on-time delivery and above industry standard." Mid next year, Lexicon will introduce two wireless products: 1) LS2500 a wireless CTI that uses 900 MHz technology; and 2) LS2600 a wireless headset for the audio/video market. Lexicon Systems Corporation is located at 20460 Carrey Road, Walnut, CA 91789, phone: 909-598-2363; fax: 909-595-2670. Press contact is Dean Basilio, e-mail drbasilio@aol.com. SOURCE Lexicon Systems Corporation