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Vol. 9 No. 45             November 18, 2013
In This Issue
TOP OF THE NEWS
SPECIAL ACCESS
COMPTEL PLUS
IP TRANSITION
CAREER CENTER
WEBINAR PROGRAM
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
MEMBER NEWS








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TOP OF THE NEWS

COMPTEL Files Replies in E-Rate Proceeding

In reply comments to the FCC, COMPTEL noted its support of the Commission's efforts to reform the E-rate program to ensure it can meet the broadband needs of schools and libraries.

COMPTEL said that to achieve the primary goal of creating a more efficient and cost-effective program, competitive bidding must remain in place because it will help drive down costs to the program and encourages schools and libraries to seek out multiple networks and service options before choosing one that best meets their needs. COMPTEL also urged the FCC to fully utilize data at its disposal as it considers reform of the program. This should include the data to be gathered in the special access proceeding, which will provide insight on fiber and other broadband deployment, as well as pricing information for dedicated broadband services throughout the nation.
SPECIAL ACCESS

COMPTEL to Host Members Only Call on 

Special Access Mandatory Data Request  

On Thursday, November 21 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., COMPTEL will host a call for members only about the FCC's special access mandatory data request. During the call, COMPTEL policy staff will review the questions received following an earlier call on the topic and focus on Section II.A. of the request.

 

If you are a COMPTEL member and are interested in participating in this call, please e-mail Jenny Gilbert for the dial-in information.

COMPTEL PLUS

Prime Exhibit Spaces Going Fast for Spring EXPO

Interest in the COMPTEL PLUS Spring 2014 Convention & EXPO is growing, as more than two-thirds of the EXPO hall has been claimed by exhibitors.  

If you're interested in exhibiting in Las Vegas, March 16-19, don't delay in securing your space in the EXPO hall. Contact exhibit manager David Gerhardt or call 312-541-0567 x664.
 

Sponsor at COMPTEL PLUS in Las Vegas and  

Raise Your Profile in the Communications Industry
Are you looking for an ideal marketing platform to reach key executives and decision makers at the top service providers and vendors in the communications industry?  If so, now's the time to consider a sponsorship at the COMPTEL PLUS Spring 2014 Convention & EXPO, March 16-19, in Las Vegas.
 
Not only can a sponsorship increase your company's exposure to more than 2,000 attendees, it also could help you:
  • Improve your chances of securing a meeting room.
  • Realize significant savings on booth fees.
  • Gain extra FREE registrations for your employees.
Visit the COMPTEL PLUS website to see a list of available sponsorships or e-mail Amy Smith to learn how you can design a sponsorship to meet your company's unique marketing goals. 
IP TRANSITION

NASUCA Paper Focuses on Public Policy Objectives That Must Be Considered During IP Transition

On November 15, the National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates (NASUCA) published a paper entitled "The IP/Broadband Transition - Public Policy Still Matters," which responds to a recent analysis from the Internet Innovation Alliance produced by Anna-Marai Kovacs. 


The NASUCA paper, written by Trevor R. Roycroft, Ph.D., notes that "Dr. Kovacs' conclusion that 'liberating' ILECs from regulatory oversight will produce additional investment and result in the optimal outcome is not reasonably supported." The paper acknowledges that there is
no question that the transition to all-IP broadband networks is underway and that ,any of the policy objectives that have been fulfilled through the legacy public switched telecommunications network will continue to be valid in the IP-broadband world. 
 
The NASUCA paper supports much of COMPTEL's analysis of the Kovacs paper. In an October 21 statement, COMPTEL rebutted the conclusions of the paper, outlining five critical flaws.  
CAREER CENTER

COMPTEL Career Center Pairs Job Seekers, Employers

The COMPTEL Career Center brings together leading communications service providers and vendors with talented individuals looking for new careers.

 

Special Offer: Unlimited Job Postings 

Companies seeking to fill open positions can take advantage of COMPTEL's special "unlimited postings" offer. Each job will be listed for 30 days and be promoted in the COMPTEL Connection e-newsletter for three weeks. The cost for COMPTEL members is $295 a year and non-members is $495 a year. 

 

For more information, e-mail Anna Bayer or call 202-296-6650.

WEBINAR PROGRAM

Host a Webinar with COMPTEL Webinar Program

Looking for a way to share your expertise about the latest trends and technologies impacting the communications industry?

With the COMPTEL Webinar Program, COMPTEL can help you produce live or recorded webinars. We offer a variety of options and will help you promote your webinar to the COMPTEL membership.

Please e-mail Tracy MacDonald or call 202-296-6650 for more information. COMPTEL's Webinar Program is powered by Copper Services.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS 
All COMPTEL Committee meetings are held at the Association's headquarters, 1200 G St NW, Suite 350, Washington, DC 20005, unless otherwise noted.  All times listed are Eastern. For more information, call 202-296-6650.

November 19    Regulatory/Legislative Committee Meeting
2 p.m.              Contact Karen Reidy

November 26   Regulatory/Legislative Committee Meeting
2 p.m.              Contact Karen Reidy
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