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TOP OF THE NEWS
Candidates Announced for COMPTEL Board of Directors
Elections Take Place March 11 at COMPTEL PLUS Convention
Members will vote for only directors in their own member category: Small, Medium or Large. Candidates in each category include:
Small Member
- Kevin Coyne, Fiberlight
- Steve Dorf, Kansas Fiber Network
- Jerry Cady, LS Networks
- Deb Ward, TSI
- Peter Stazzone, Voce Telecom
- Dale Schmick, YourTel America
Medium Member
- Mike Robinson, Broadview
- Tim Young, FPL Fibernet
- Ron Beaumont, Hypercube
- Jerry Ou, Matrix Telecom
- Jim Butman, TDS Metrocom
Large Member
- Russell Shipley, TelePacific
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COMPTEL PLUS
Eckert Seamans Workshop to Explore Interconnection and the Impact of Evolving Network Technology
"The interconnection process required by Sections 251 and 252 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 has made it possible for competitive carriers to enter new markets, compete with incumbent telcos and deliver a myriad of benefits to their residential and business customers," Eckert Seamans partner Jim Falvey said in a press release. "In our half-day workshop, we will bring together policy and technology experts to provide a comprehensive overview of the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) interconnection policy questions faced by carriers as the network evolves to Internet Protocol (IP) and help providers respond to the broader challenges posed by the Section 251/252 interconnection process."
This workshop will focus primarily on the ongoing significance of interconnection negotiations and arbitrations as the public switched telephone network (PSTN) transitions from TDM to IP-based technology, and how Sections 251 and 252 apply to SIP interconnection. Topics to be covered include: - Definitional Issues Relating to SIP Interconnection
- How Should the Section 251/252 Process Apply to SIP Interconnection?
- Threats to the Section 251/252 Process
Speakers will include Eckert Seamans' experienced interconnection partners, as well as representatives from service providers, equipment providers and trade associations. A full list of confirmed speakers can be found in the COMPTEL PLUS agenda.
The Wednesday Workshop is free and open to the public; no pre-registration is required.
Navigate COMPTEL PLUS from Your Apple, Android or Blackberry Devices with the Mobile Access Planner
.jpg) We're putting the power of COMPTEL PLUS in the palm of your hand with the COMPTEL PLUS Mobile Access Planner (MAP), sponsored by tw telecom inc. Whether you're looking for a specific exhibitor in the EXPO hall, trying to find the time and location of that presentation you can't miss, keeping up with the latest show news, or seeking a meeting with other attendees, the COMPTEL PLUS MAP can help.
The COMPTEL PLUS MAP is an easy-to-use mobile platform that allows you to access all the vital information about the COMPTEL PLUS Spring 2013 Convention & EXPO right from your Apple, Android or Blackberry smartphone or tablet. You can use the COMPTEL PLUS MAP to: - Set Up Meetings with the COMPTEL PLUS Business PLANner
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 Navigate the EXPO Hall - Find the Must-Attend Events
- Discover our Expert Speakers
- Keep Up With Breaking News
To begin using the COMPTEL PLUS MAP, scan our QR code and follow the instructions on the website for your particular brand of phone.
Register Today
Don't forget, too, to book your room at our host hotel, the Aria Resort & Casino, so you can be close to the action. Rooms are selling out quickly!
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AT THE FCC
FCC Extends Deadline to Act on Forbearance
The FCC has extended by 90 days he deadline by which it must act on USTelecom's Petition for Forbearance from enforcement of many legacy telecom regulations. The new deadline is now May 17. FCC Releases NPRM on Rural Call Completion On February 4, the FCC introduced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to address problems in the completion of long-distance telephone calls to rural customers. In this proceeding, the FCC will consider measures to improve its ability to monitor the delivery of long-distance calls to rural areas and aid enforcement action in connection with providers' call-completion practices. The FCC is requesting comment on reporting and data retention requirements that would allow it to measure and review a long distance provider's call completion rates to specific areas. These measures would be designed to strengthen the FCC's ability to ensure a reasonable and nondiscriminatory level of service to rural areas. The FCC also is seeking comment on how to minimize the burden of compliance with these proposed rules, particularly for originating providers whose call-routing practices do not appear to cause significant call-completion problems.
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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.
February 12 Regulatory/Legislative Committee Meeting 2 p.m. Contact Karen Reidy February 19 Regulatory/Legislative Committee Meeting 2 p.m. Contact Karen Reidy
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