The TeleCommunity Resource Center (TCRC) project is a non-profit program created to advocate and help develop benefits of Internet technology for all communities, especially those in rural and underserved areas. We also work to assist ‘virtual communities’ of people with shared interests.

The fundamental TCRC objective is encouragement and support for locally directed Internet projects; our primary strategy is using the many resources already available from public and private organizations, supplementing those existing resources as needed with current information, planning and consulting resources, plus assistance securing financial support.

The TeleCommunity Resource Center web site has been built to assist you in planning, developing and sustaining local Internet connectivity. The TCRC site includes the following sections:

• Introduction – a brief explanation of Internet connectivity designed to help you understand the basics.
• Connectivity – planning, funding and vendor information for use when you are ready to connect to the Internet;
• Resources – web sites, publications and agencies that offer assistance in planning and maintaining local telecommunications service;
• Getting Help – support agencies who can help you with any problems you may encounter while trying to arrange for or implement your Internet service.
• FCC Comments – TCRC, as a member of the Federal Communications Commission’s Consumer Advisory Committee, urges you to make your opinions, concerns and suggestions known to government telecom policymakers. This page contains views of others and offers you a voice in future directions of national telecom policies.

As you work through the TCRC site, look for companies and agencies that offer the specific assistance and support, products and services that you need.

Copyright © 1997-2001 TeleCommunity Resource Center.
This project is made possible through the cooperation of Metropolitan Austin Interactive Network and the contributions of Broadwing Communications, Microsoft Corporation and Digital Voodoo, Inc..
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