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TOP OF THE NEWS
COMPTEL PLUS Business PLANner Opens Today
Get a Jump on Networking with Online Interactive Meeting Planner
Even though the COMPTEL PLUS Fall 2013 Convention & EXPO is seven weeks away, you can start networking now by using the COMPTEL PLUS Business PLANner.
The COMPTEL PLUS Business PLANner is an interactive meeting planning application that enables you to begin scheduling multiple meetings now with existing and prospective clients at COMPTEL PLUS, which takes place Monday, September 23 through Thursday, September 26 at the Gaylord Palms in Orlando.
How the COMPTEL PLUS Business PLANner Works
Once registered for COMPTEL PLUS, you will get full access to the Business PLANner. Just log in to download the pre-registered attendee list and send requests to other attendees to set up meetings in the COMPTEL PLUS Deal Center, at a booth during exhibit hours or in a meeting room.
Register and Book Your Room Today
You can still take advantage of discounted registration rates for COMPTEL PLUS. Register now and save up to $230 off regular rates.
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AT THE FCC
FCC Extends Comment Deadlines in Special Access Proceeding to After Data Collection is Complete
In late 2012, the FCC adopted a Report and Order and FNPRM that required providers and purchasers of special access and certain entities providing "best efforts" service to submit data and information for a comprehensive evaluation of the special access market.
The FCC does not expect to begin collecting data until later this year or early 2014, so it is extending the comment deadline in this proceeding. The extension will enable interested parties to prepare their comments after the data is collected and made available for review. The new comment date is March 19, 2014, and replies will be due on April 30, 2014.
FCC Approves New 844 Toll Free CodeThe Wireline Competition Bureau last week authorized SMS/800, Inc. to open the 844 toll free code on December 7, 2013, at noon ET, so that Responsible Organizations (RespOrgs) may reserve 844 toll free numbers.
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FCC NOMINATION
Obama Nominates O'Rielly for FCC Vacancy
President Obama last week nominated Michael P. O'Rielly to fill the vacancy on the Federal Communications Commission left by the departure of Commissioner Robert McDowell in May. The term expires June 30, 2014.
O'Rielly currently serves as a policy adviser in the office of Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX). Previously he was chief of staff and policy director for Sen. John Kyl (R-AZ). Earlier in his career, he was a telecom policy analyst for the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
Senate Commerce Approves Wheeler FCC Nomination
Last week, the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee approved the nomination of Tom Wheeler to become chairman of the FCC. A full Senate vote on this nomination, as well as that of newly nominated Michael O'Rielly, could possibly take place in September or early October.
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ON THE HILL
Senate Commerce Passes Cybersecurity Legislation
On July 30, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation passed S. 1353, the Cybersecurity Act of 2013. The bill is a bipartisan product between Chairman Rockefeller (D-WV) and Ranking Member Thune (R-SD).
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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.
August 6 Regulatory/Legislative Committee Meeting
August 13 Regulatory/Legislative Committee Meeting
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