Workshops
The Yin and Yang of ILEC Cost Recovery
Chad Duval
Moss Adams LLP
This session will focus on the yin and yang relationship between NECA settlements and high-cost loop support. The exact same costs tend to receive very different recovery from these integral revenue sources for rural ILECs. With the potential for significant change in federal USF, it is vital that rural ILECs understand and manage their cost recovery through settlements and USF. This session uses real-world examples to show how the two become one.
The Lobby Experience: Invigorate Your Real Estate
Margaret Hines
Inspire Marketing, LLC
If dusting fake flowers and antique phones is your most common lobby activity, it's time to think anew! It's time to think fresh. In an era of technological confusion and competition, showcasing our products and services can be your strategic weapon. We know what end caps did for super markets; it's time to think merchandising and motivation in the lobby environment. Whether you have a small lobby or a world-class showcase, join this session to gain new exciting ideas that will motivate you to refresh your environment. Your customers will love it and your staff will, too.
Delivering Carrier Ethernet Services
OPASTCO Technical Committee
There is a growing demand for wide-area Ethernet connectivity on both the access and transport sides of independent networks. To provide this connectivity presents a challenge to rural providers. This session will cover the technologies and cost factors that will help providers meet this challenge.