Nevada Telecommunications Association

Celebrating 50 Years Serving the Industry

 
Volume 75, June 2008

Editor:  Karen Pearl

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ASSOCIATION NEWS

CONVENTION NEWS

 - An Update - AB518 COMPLIANCE RULEMAKING

INDUSTRY NEWS

CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER SOUGHT

OPASTCO/WTA L&R Conference Demonstrates Rural Carriers' Commitment To Educating Policymakers on Rural Telecom Priorities

FCC NEWS

FCC PROPOSES FY 2008 NANP FUND SIZE, CONTRIBUTION FACTOR OF 0.0000165

Tate Addresses Broadband Take Rates, Network Management

FCC Seeks Comment On Assessment and Collection Of FY 2008 Regulatory Fees

FCC Caps USF For CETCs At March 2008 Levels For Each State In Which They Were Eligible To Receive Support

FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE NEWS

Congressional Internet Caucus Hosts Net Neutrality Briefing

Conyers, Lofgren Introduce Bill On Broadband Network Management Practices

senators send letter to fcc on usf reform

House sends letter to FCC on USF Reform

congressmen send letter to fcc on phantom traffic

New Members

dates to note

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 ASSOCIATION NEWS

Convention News

Mark your calendars and get ready to enjoy a wonderful 50th Anniversary Convention at beautiful Harvey's Casino & Resort, Lake Tahoe, Nevada.  The festivities begin August 20th with a golf tournament and tour of the Thunderbird Lodge, along with the Exhibitor Showcase that evening.  We will be mailing out the registration forms and have them available for you online in the next couple of weeks.  So, stay tuned!

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AB518 COMPLIANCE RULEMAKING - Docket No. 07-06016

An update

Docket No. 07-06016.  Since July of 2007, AT&T, Embarq, Verizon, NTA, some rural telecommunications companies along with CLECs and cable companies have been working diligently on amendments to the Nevada Administrative Code to adhere with the edicts of AB 518 that was passed in the 2007 Legislature.  To see all documents pertaining to this docket go to

http://pucweb1.state.nv.us/PUCN/(X(1)S(zmaqzsngiwspzqzruj150d45))/Dktinfo.aspx?Util=Rulemaking

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PHASE I - Repeal Regulations/Minor Amendments - Latest Status:  The Commission adopted the LCB version on January 30, 2008.  A copy of the adopted language is available here.

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PHASE II - Provider of Last Resort Obligations - Latest Status:  A copy of the order dated March 5, 2008 is available here.

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PHASE III - Amendments Not Covered in Other Phases - In the proposed regulations of this phase, the Commission is to adopt regulations for:

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Discontinuance of basic network service by a competitive supplier

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Change in service area boundaries by a competitive supplier

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Changes to the consumer bill of rights regarding small-scale providers of last resort and

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Fees carriers can charge for use of a credit card to pay a consumer's bill.

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PHASE IV - Small Provider of Last Resort - Latest Status:  A workshop and hearing was held for both Phase III and IV of this docket the third week of May.  The hearing officer presented amended changes to the regulations, and with the parties' concurrence will be sent to the LCB for final draft.  Once drafted, the changes will be set for agenda for Commission approval.

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PHASE V - Universal Service Fund - Latest Status:  Proposed language, comments and reply comments were submitted by the parties in April.  A workshop scheduled for May 1, 2008 was cancelled and will be rescheduled for July.

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NEW Members

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dates to note

June 5, 2008, US Telecom "Six Secrets to Successful SMB Services," sponsored by MetaSwitch.  For more information go to http://www.ustelecom.org/Events/Event_Items/Webinars/Six-Secrets-to-Successful-SMB-Services.html

June 5-6, 2008 - Network Evolution - A Manager's perspective on Evolving the Telephony Network from TDM to IP - at the Embassy Suites, South Lake Tahoe - A CalCom Training Course taught by industry professionals from MetaSwitch, Nortel, Occam, Calix, Mid State, Martin Group, and CISCO. Make reservations before May 22, 2008 to get special rate 800-988-9894. Agenda / Registration Reception Sponsored by MARTIN GROUP

June 16-19, 2008 - NXTcomm08, The DNA of all Things Broadband, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV.  For more information, go to www.NXTcommShow.com.

July 1, 2008, US Telecom "How Interviewing, Hiring and Orientation Contribute to Employee Retention. " For more information, to go http://www.ustelecom.org/Events/Event_Items/Webinars/How-Interviewing-Hiring-and-Orientation-Contribute-to-Employee-Retention.html

July 12-16, 2008, OPASTCO's 45th Annual Summer Convention and Tradeshow, Quebec, Canada.  For more information, go to http://www.opastco.org/site/meetings/summer/

July 20-23, 2008, NARUC Summer Committee Meetings, Hilton Portland, Portland, OR.  For more information, to go http://summer.narucmeetings.org/

July 23-24, 2008, NECA Demand Assurance Conference, Minneapolis, MN.  For more information, go to http://www.neca.org/training/source/ConferenceOffering.asp?cnf=cnf&type=self#0

August 19, 2008, Nevada Telecommunications Association Board of Directors' Meeting, Harvey's Lake Tahoe.  For more information contact us.

August 20-22, 2008, Nevada Telecommunications Association 50th Anniversary Celebration and Convention, Harvey's Lake Tahoe, NV.  For more information click here.

September 7-11, 2008, Western Telecommunications Alliance Fall Meeting, The Fairmont Hotel, Seattle, Wash.  For more information to go www.w-t-a.org.

September 14-18, 2008, National Exchange Carrier Association Expo, Caesar’s Palace, Las Vegas, Nev., www.neca.org.

Seminar Series for 2008

GVNW Consulting Seminars CLICK HERE

Moss Adams Telecom Seminars CLICK HERE 

JSI Seminar Series for 2008 CLICK HERE 

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