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Vol. 11, No. 29
July 27, 2015
IN THIS ISSUE
AT&T/DIRECTV MERGER
ON THE HILL
COMPTEL PLUS
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
CEO BLOG

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TOP OF THE NEWS
FCC Approves AT&T-DIRECTV Merger
On July 24, the FCC approved the proposed merger of AT&T and DIRECTV, with conditions that include commitments by the combined company to submit its interconnection agreements to the Commission for review and refrain from discriminatory practices in applying data caps and usage-based pricing that would advantage its video programming distribution service over online, or over-the-top (OTT), video services.
ON THE HILL
Communications Subcommittee Holds Hearing on How to Promote Broadband Infrastructure Investment
On July, 22, the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Communications and Technology held a hearing to discuss ways to promote broadband infrastructure investment in an environment with ever-growing demand for fixed and mobile broadband access. 

Witnesses included Jonathan Adelstein, president and CEO of PCIA; Craig Moffett, senior research analyst at Moffett Nathanson; Michael Slinger, director of Google Fiber Cities; Deb Socia, executive director of NextCentury Cities; and Stephen Roe Lewis, Governor of the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona. Written testimony from all witnesses and video of the hearing can be found on the subcommittee website.

COMPTEL submitted a statement for the record to the subcommittee, noting that the hearing provided an "excellent opportunity to identify existing local, state, and federal barriers to broadband investment and to make a clear case for the benefits of developing a robust network deployment policy. The objective, hopefully, is to create a future where we have an abundance of competitive wired and wireless capacity based on a logical, comprehensive and bipartisan consensus centered on a national priority of ensuring residential and commercial access to numerous advanced broadband services."

House Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Tuesday 
About Continued FCC Oversight
On July 28, the House Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee will hold a hearing on "Continued Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission" at 10:15 in 2322 Rayburn House Office Building.  Witnesses will be FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler and Commissioner Ajit Pai.
COMPTEL PLUS
COMPTEL Plans Fresh, New Format for Fall COMPTEL PLUS
COMPTEL is planning an event like you've never experienced before, October 18-21 in San Francisco. This fall's COMPTEL PLUS has been designed with attendees' needs in mind, with COMPTEL's rich past and exciting future coming together as the association presents its invigorating new vision, delivered in a fresh and exciting format.

At COMPTEL PLUS, attendees will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in educational sessions that help them tackle unique business challenges, discover the keys to remaining competitive, and stay informed about the latest industry and technology trends. Attendees also will hear from lively keynote speakers who will challenge and motivate them, and see the latest products and services in the exhibit hall.

To register for this highly anticipated networking event, visit the COMPTEL PLUS website. And, for convenient access to all COMPTEL PLUS activities, be sure to make reservations at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis, our official host hotel. To receive the COMPTEL preferred lodging rate, reservations must be made before September 23.

COMPTEL PLUS Introduces New Exhibitor Contacts
If you're considering exhibiting at the COMPTEL PLUS Fall 2015 Business Expo, or have already booked your space, we wanted to introduce you to our new show management and sales team:
  • Alexa Newman, exhibits director, leads our Expo team and has the responsibility of overseeing the show floor, setting strategic direction, identifying areas of improvement, and ensuring implementation. Alexa will ensure that exhibitor satisfaction is a key priority at COMPTEL PLUS. Alexa can be reached at [email protected] or 312.673.5731.
  • Diane Postel, exhibits coordinator, will be your main day-to-day contact and has the responsibility of exhibitor customer service, sponsorship and meeting room confirmations, fulfillment of your benefits, and invoicing and payment collections. Diane can be reached at [email protected] or 312.673.5572.
  • Lorien Parry, sales manager, will sell COMPTE PLUS exhibit space, meeting space and sponsorships, and will work with you to customize your show experience. She also will prospect for new leads and identify new niche segments for growth opportunities. Lorien can be reached at [email protected] or 312.673.5545.
Please feel free to contact our new team with any questions you have about the COMPTEL PLUS Fall 2015 Business Expo. They are eager to help you in any way they can and look forward to meeting all of you in San Francisco.
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.

July 28             Regulatory/Legislative Committee Meeting
2 p.m.              Contact Karen Reidy

August 4           Regulatory/Legislative Committee Meeting 
2 p.m.               Contact Karen Reidy
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