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TOP OF THE NEWS
Spring Session Proposals Due Friday, November 30
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AT THE FCC
FCC Releases FNPRM on Connect America Fund
On November 19, the Federal Communications Commission released a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) with regard to the Connect America Fund. In the FNPRM, the Commission seeks comment on two alternative approaches with regard to the remaining funding in the first round of the Connect America Fund. Under the first approach, the remaining funding would be combined into any future rounds of Connect America Phase I funding; and the Phase I rules would be revised to expand the definition of eligible areas, adopt a process to update to the National Broadband Map and alter the metric used to measure buildout. Under the second approach, remaining funds from the first round of Phase I would be added to the budget for Phase II.
To provide time to address this issue, the Commission waived the existing December 15, 2012, deadline for the Wireline Competition Bureau to announce Phase I funding allocations for 2013. The Commission also proposes measures to strengthen oversight and transparency of Phase I incremental support.
Comments will be due 30 days after publication in the Federal Register, with replies 15 days later.
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WEBINAR
InfoVista to Present Free, Live Webinar on Backbone Capacity Planning, December 5 at 2 p.m. ET
New services, plans and devices are being launched daily, and subscribers are taking full advantage of every available byte of capacity. To accommodate this unprecedented growth, communications service providers (CSPs) are being forced to make major investments to upgrade their networks without any guarantee of a return.
During InfoVista's webinar, attendees can learn how CSP backbone capacity planners and network architects alleviate pressure on their infrastructure by leveraging a flow-based capacity planning methodology. This innovative process improves the depth and accuracy of data available and allows for informed decisions on when and how CAPEX outlays should be made.
The webinar - which will be led by Peter Christensen, product marketing manager, Application Performance Management at InfoVista - will focus on:
- Why it is important to have up-to-date data to establish precise performance and capacity baselines;
- How flow-based intelligence can improve the backbone capacity planning process;
- How peering and transit traffic may be impacting backbone QoS and QoE; and
- How multi-dimensional analysis can expedite the decision-making process, while minimizing financial and legal risks.
Register now for this FREE webinar. To participate, you must register no later than Tuesday, December 4. For more information, please e-mail education@comptel.org or call 202-296-6650.
COMPTEL Webinar Program
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MEMBER PROFILE
Bottom Line Solutions Delivers Cloud Mobility Platform
 In operation for three years, Bottom Line Solutions presents "The Mobility Marketplace," which is a single platform for automated, cloud-based mobility management solutions. The Mobility Marketplace provides an easy-to-use online portal for its clients to access an automated cell phone recycling portal, mobility expense management portal, replacement device and wholesale accessory stores.
For more information on submitting a member profile, or updating an existing one, e-mail Anna Bayer or call 202-296-6650.
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COMMITTEE MEETINGS
All COMPTEL Committee meetings are held at the Association's headquarters, 900 17th Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20006, unless otherwise noted. All times listed are Eastern. For more information, call 202-296-6650.
November 27 Regulatory/Legislative Committee Meeting 2 p.m. Contact Karen Reidy December 4 Regulatory/Legislative Committee Meeting 2 p.m. Contact Karen Reidy
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