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September 17, 2010
Volume 4, Issue 13 |
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| MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT |
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Is "critical" in the eye of the beholder?
It has been reported that at its September 23rd meeting, the FCC will adopt an Order that will allow for the deployment of mobile devices that access the internet using unused TV spectrum, commonly referred to as "white spaces." Use of this spectrum will be on an unlicensed basis. EWA has been a participant in this proceeding, which has taken almost seven years to get to this point. EWA has consistently advised the Commission not to allow these devices unfettered access to TV channels 14-20 that are in use by critical business and public safety systems in eleven of the top U.S. metropolitan areas. MORE |
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Ameren Waiver Request Granted
Ameren Services Company's waiver request to operate on 800 MHz Public Safety frequencies was granted by the FCC. The Association of Public Safety Officials (APCO) concurred with the waiver after Ameren reported the channels had previously been used by another Business/Industrial Land Transportation (B/ILT) licensee. MORE |
FCC to Install New Financial System
In preparation for the conversion to the new FCC financial system, the current system will be shut down from October 1-18, 2010. During the "blackout" period, the FCC licensing systems will not have full access to up-to-date payment information or have access to the Red Light Display System. The FCC staff will have limited ability to access certain files and systems that track payments and may be unable to verify account statuses during the conversion period. MORE |
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Waiver Sought on End-Of-Train Devices
Norfolk Southern Railway Company and Union Pacific Railroad Company have requested a waiver of the rules requesting that "End-of-Train" telemetry devices be permitted to operate at power levels up to eight watts. MORE |
Approvals Pave the Way for 700 MHz Networks
Spectrum leases have been approved for twenty recipients of the FCC conditional waiver to deploy statewide or local public safety broadband networks in the 700 MHz public safety broadband spectrum. MORE |
Wireless Revenues Increasing
Wireless industry revenues grew by 3% from 2007 to 2008, while long distance revenues dropped according to a recent FCC report. Overall telecom 2008 revenues ($297 billion) had a slight decrease from2007 ($299 billion). Fixed local exchange service revenue in 2008 was $26 billion, representing an 11% growth from the 2007 figures. MORE |
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NATIONAL BROADBAND CORNER |
Mobile Data Plans Up by 40%
The number of mobile wireless service subscribers with data plans for full Internet access increased by 40% over the first six month of 2009 to 35 million according to a recent FCC report. MORE |
$8,000 Penalty for TaxiCab Company
The FCC issued a Notice of Violation to Blue Bird Cab Company which could cost the cab company $8,000. In investigating a complaint on the Maryland company, the FCC found the company was neither monitoring before transmitting nor transmitting their assigned callsign. MORE |
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What Are You Doing on on November 3rd?
Why not do something that will increase your sales in 2011? Sign up today for Enterprise Wireless 2011, November 3-5, co-sponsored by EWA and USMSS, with training, networking and an exhibit hall with the latest wireless products. Learn more and reserve your room by October 4th in order to get the guaranteed low room rate of $145 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. |
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EWA to Participate at Motorola 2010 Road Shows
EWA Premier Services provide you with vital information to grow and expand your business. Find out how by visiting EWA at the Motorola 2010 Road Shows, and learn how EWA's Wireless Solutions Center can bring you into contact with companies that are looking for your company's wireless opportunities. Visit with EWA at its exhibit during the first show to be held at the Gaylord National facility located just south of Washington, D.C. on October 6, 2010. |
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Wireless Solutions Center to Help WSSPs with Sales
EWA's Wireless Sales and Service Provider (WSSP) members who sign up for the Enterprise Wireless Solutions Center® stand to gain excellent exposure for future sales. EWA will be showcasing its services this fall via Motorola Road Shows in October and November and the Enterprise Wireless 2010 event, November 3-5. We will be touting how business and municipal buyers will be able to find sales and service organizations for new wireless products and solutions. Further, new vendors in the marketplace will be able to discover which WSSPs might provide good sales channel opportunities for their new products and services. The Wireless Solutions Center is launching this fall. A list of participating WSSP and vendor members and a complete media kit are available on EWA's website. |
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WELCOME TO NEW EWA MEMBERS! |
New Signals Engineering Corporation
Buna, TX
Racing Electronics
Concord, NC
The Radio Guys - Premier Member
Woodland, CA
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Send Us Your Comments
Members are encouraged to contact EWA with their comments and recommendations regarding the Alliance's services. Click here to contact EWA. |
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