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RECENT EVENTS |
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May 5, 2009 |
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November 4-6, 2008 |
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April 21-23, 2008 |
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June 12-15, 2007 |
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Jan 16-19, 2007 |
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Oct 4, 2006 |
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WEBINARS |
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| Broadband Stimulus Webinar |
| June 16, 2009 |
 WCAI President and CEO Fred Campbell will participate in a webinar June 16 to provide an update on the policies and procedures for applying for broadband stimulus funding under the RUS and BTOP programs. Mr. Campbell will focus his presentation on spectrum availability and allocations in the United States. Organized by WCAI member Redline Communications, the webinar will also feature WCAI Counsel Paul Sinderbrand of Wilkinson Barker Knauer, XJ Wang of WiMAX Forum and Adlane Fellah of Maravedis Research. The webinar will be hosted by Kevin Suitor of Redline and will include a live question and answer session.
For more information or to register, please contact
Adam Sampson at +1.905.479.8344 x 2356 or
orasampson@redlinecommunications.com
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| All About WiMAX - Delivering Broadband to Rural America |
| April 21, 2009, 2:00-3:00 PM EST |
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Co-hosted by WCAI, Airspan and WiMAX Forum |
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Introduction/Welcome by XJ Wang of WiMAX Forum® followed by Presentation on WiMAX overview
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Presentation by Declan Byrne of Airspan Networks on role of WiMAX in the rural market
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Stutler Technologies Case Study by Dave Kirk
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Customer Case Study - using it and loving it -
hear a WiMAX user's perspective by
Delbert Wilson, GM of Hill Country Telephone, Texas
(10 minutes)
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Presentation by Fred Campbell of WCAI on status of stimulus process and wireless role in stimulus
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Q&A
(10 minutes) |
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To Register <Click Here> and click the "Register" button on the form
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| Webinar for State Officials on the Role of Wireless in Education and Stimulus |
| April 22, 2009, 2:00-3:00 PM EST |
Hosted by WCAI and NEBSA with
Airspan Networks and DigitalBridge Communications |
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Introduction & Welcome by WCAI President and NEBSA Chair
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Presentation by NEBSA on the role of wireless broadband in the educational market
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Airspan Case Study by Declan Byrne and co-host
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DBC Case Study by William Wallace (DigitalBridge) and
Dr. Bob Yadon (Ball State University)
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Presentation by WCAI on status of stimulus process and wireless role in stimulus
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Q&A
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To Register <Click Here> and click the "Register" button on the form
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Broadband Provisions of Economic Stimulus Bill: Obtaining Government Funding for Your Business |
| February 19, 2009 — 2:00 PM EST |
Broadband Provisions of Economic Stimulus Bill: Obtaining Government Funding for Your Business
WCAI will hold a webinar on Thursday, February 19 at 2 pm ET to analyze the impact of the Economic Stimulus Bill on wireless broadband providers and discuss next steps at the various governmental entities charged with distributing more than $6 billion in funding for broadband grants. The presentation will be led by WCAI Legal Counsel Paul Sinderbrand and Christine Crowe of Wilkinson Barker Knauer. The webinar is open to WCAI members only and is free of charge.
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SUPPORTED EVENTS |
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2009 EVENTS |
| June 17 |
Green Telecom East 2009: Transitioning to Environmentally Responsible Networks
New York, NY
Green Telecom East 2009: Transitioning to Environmentally Responsible Networks, is a one-day conference, designed to provide telecom executives with a vital and concise summary of the latest developments in telecommunications infrastructure that will facilitate a global transition to environmentally responsible networks.
For more information: www.lightreading.com/live/event_information.asp?event_id=29065
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| June 25 |
Trends in Networking Solutions, A Virtual Trade Show
One-Day, Online Event produced by TESSCO
Register today for TESSCO’s Trends in Networking Solutions Virtual Trade Show – and gain instant, on-demand access to the latest developments in WLAN, Broadband, and Security and Surveillance. Receive timely information on today’s backbone to wireless communications from Your Total Source® provider for everything wireless. Virtually explore booths hosted by industry-leading experts, download critical case studies, white papers, and videos, as well as discover the latest stimulus opportunities for various applications during a keynote address by President of WCA International, Fred Campbell.
For more information: tessco-yts-vts.veplatform.com/
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| September 15 |
 WCAI's 15th Annual International Symposium at 4G World™
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL
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| September 15-18 |
 4G World 2009 Conference and Expo
Chicago, Illinois
The 4GWorld 2009 Conference and Expo is the world's largest event showcasing next-generation mobile broadband technology solutions, including WiMAX, Backhaul, Femtocell, LTE, and more. 4GWorld offers unrivaled business development, branding, sales, education and networking opportunities. And this year, Mobile Internet World will be part of 4GWorld for one inclusive, thought-leading event.
For more information: 4gworld.com
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| September 23-25 |
THE 5TH WORLD SUMMIT ON INTERNET AND MULTIMEDIA (WSIM 2009)
Hosted by: International Federation of Multimedia Associations (FIAM) &
Shenyang Municipal Government (China)
Shenyang, China
For more information: www.fiam.org/en/pages/index.html
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NOVEMBER 2008 - LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNERS |
2008 WCAI PRESIDENT'S AWARDS FOR LEADERSHIP |
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2008 WCAI Honoree: Government Leadership
Chairman Kevin Martin
Federal Communications Commission |
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2008 WCAI Honoree: Industry Innovation
Benjamin Wolff
CEO
Clearwire
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APRIL 2008 - LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNER |
2008 WCAI PRESIDENT'S AWARDS FOR LEADERSHIP |
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2008 WCAI Honoree: Industry Service Award
Harry Perlow
Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff
Sprint Nextel |
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January 2007 - Leadership Award Winners |
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January 2006 - Leadership Award Winners |
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January 2005 - Wemmies Winners |
WEMMIES WINNERS |
| Advanced Technology For The Underserved: Education |
Vendor: Redline Communications, Inc.
Service Provider: Keewatin-Patricia District School Board (Ontario)
Locale: Northern Ontario (Canada)
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| Advanced Technology For The Underserved: Affordable Services |
Vendor: NextNet Wireless, Inc.
Service Provider: SSI Micro, Ltd.
Locale: Northwest Territories & Nunavut (Canada)
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| Advanced Technology For The Underserved: Community Services |
Vendor: EION Wireless
Service Provider: Various
Locale: El Chaco, (Ecuador)
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January 2004 - Wemmies Winners |
| Innovative Frontier: Commercial Launch Business Strategy |
Service Provider: Plateau Telecommunications
Vendor: NextNet Wireless
Locale: Eastern New Mexico (based near Clovis, NM)
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| Underserved Business-Government Enterprise-Residential Combination |
Service Provider: Rioplex Wireless
Vendors: Navini Networks
Locale: East Rio Grande region of Texas (based near McAllen, TX)
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| Underserved Community: International |
Service Provider: SchoolNet Namibia
Vendor: Alvarion, Inc.
Locale: Namibia (based in Katutura), Africa
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| Underserved Business Markets |
Service Provider: Tribal Digital Village
Locale: Native businesses in Southern California (based near Valley Center, CA)
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| Underserved Business Uses Requiring High Capacity |
Service Provider: Anyware Network Solutions, Inc.
Vendor: Ceragon Networks
Locale: Rural Northern Colorado
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January 2003 - WCAI President's Awards
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Government Vision & Commitment:
Dr. Roger Marks
NIST & Chairman, IEEE 802.16 Working Group on BWA Standards
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Industry Vision & Commitment:
George Harter
Vice President, Hardin & Associates and former WCAI Engineering Committee Chairman & former Marconi Wireless WCAI Board Member
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January 2002 - WCAI President's Awards |
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WCAI Golden Eagle Individual:
Technical Vision & Industry Service Award
Anthony Klinkert, P.E.
WCAI Engineering Committee Past Chairman, Founder WCAI Operator Experts Group.
General Manager, Klinkert & Associates
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Individual Regulatory Vision Award
Dr. Enrique Melrose
Technical Commissioner, Comision Federal de Telecomunicaciones (COFETEL) (Ret.) and Consultant, Lozano & Associates (Mexico) |
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January 2001 - WCAI President's Awards |
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Individual Regulatory Vision Award
Dale Hatfield
FCC, Chief Office of Engineering & Technology (Ret.) |
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WCAI Golden Eagle Individual:
Technical Vision & Industry Service Award
Dr. Weston E. Vivian
President, Vivian & Associates and
Former Member, U.S. Congress |
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