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TOP OF THE NEWS
Discounted Registration Ends Friday, August 16
Less than a week remains to take advantage of discounted registration for the COMPTEL PLUS Fall 2013 Convention & EXPO, which is taking place Monday, September 23, through Thursday, September 26 at the Gaylord Palms in Orlando. Register by Friday, August 16 and save up to $230 off regular rates.
By registering early, you'll be able to immediately start networking and planning meetings with current and prospective customers using the interactive, online COMPTEL PLUS Business PLANner.
Rooms at our host hotel, the Gaylord Palms, are going fast, too.Once you've registered, book your room today. The COMPTEL PLUS rate is $235 per night.
Limited Exhibit Spaces Still Remain
If you were considering exhibiting at COMPTEL PLUS, it's not too late. But don't delay much longer because the spaces are going fast! For more information about the benefits of exhibiting or to secure your space, e-mail David Gerhardt or call 312-541-0567.
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IP TRANSITION
COMPTEL Files Reply on Proposed IP Transition Trials
On August 7, COMPTEL filed reply comments in the FCC proceeding seeking input on proposed trials related to the transition of the public switched telephone network to IP technology. The comments underscored COMPTEL's belief that technical trials are not necessary because IP interconnection has already been proven technically feasible in other segments of the industry and "would be widespread but for the ILECs, which are delaying the transition."
COMPTEL believes the first step should be for the "Commission to confirm VoIP interconnection rights and obligations pursuant to the Act" because it will speed the transition to IP technology across the industry. COMPTEL continued that "contrary to the claims of some, the logical networks and type of interconnection for managed VoIP is, and will continue to be, different than that for Internet traffic. The Commission should also recognize that the transition to IP will be most efficient and effective if it continues from the core of the network outward to the consumer. In other words, there needs to be widespread VoIP interconnection prior to any forced transition of end-user customers to VoIP services through a trial or permanently (if that is ever necessary or appropriate). Moreover, the trials proposal for a transition in medium (copper to fiber and wireline to wireless) fail to demonstrate that the services consumers expect and rely on will be protected; including wholesale customers' ability to serve end-use customers (last mile access). Finally, the Commission should continue to implement its Lifeline reforms, rather than conduct a Lifeline trial."
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COMPTEL PLUS SHOW DAILY
Show Daily News Submission Due September 10
The editors of the COMPTEL PLUS Show Daily have announced that the deadline to submit news is Tuesday, September 10. The Show Daily will hit the newsstands in the Gaylord Palms in Orlando at COMPTEL PLUS the mornings of Tuesday, September 24, and Wednesday, September 25.
For full details about how to submit your news to the Show Daily and other editorial guidelines, please visit the Official Publications page on the COMPTEL PLUS website. Companies wishing to advertise in the Show Daily should e-mail Publisher Berge Kaprelian or call 480-503-0770.
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MEMBER PROFILE
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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 13 Regulatory/Legislative Committee Meeting 2 p.m. Contact Karen Reidy August 20 Regulatory/Legislative Committee Meeting 2 p.m. Contact Karen Reidy
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