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- Upcoming Events
- Recent Events
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Upcoming EVENTS |
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| Second-Round Broadband Stimulus NoFAs Conference Meeting |
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Friday, February 5, 2010
11am EST / 4pm GMT |
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WCAI invites its members to attend a members-only webinar to learn about the Notices of Funds Availability (NoFAs) NTIA and RUS released last week in their second funding round. During the webinar, WCAI Regulatory Counsel Paul Sinderbrand of Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, will provide an in-depth analysis of both documents and brief the WCAI members on how they can strengthen their second-round broadband stimulus applications.
Speakers:
- Paul Sinderbrand, WCAI Regulatory Counsel, Wilkinson Barker Knauer
This meeting is organized by WCAI’s Emerging Markets and Broadband Financial Committees. Registration is restricted to WCAI members.
Register here, or contact Susan Polyakova, susan@wcai.com with questions.
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| WCAI Webinar: Alternative Funding for Operators in Emerging Markets |
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
4pm EST / 9pm GMT |
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The global financial crunch created significant challenges for wireless broadband operators in 2009, as lenders and equity investors became more cautious, selective and risk averse. Access to the U.S. government's broadband stimulus funds won't be easy either, with the program being way oversubscribed.
Whether you are a start-up looking for funding to kick start your business or an established operator in search of additional investment, join the WCAI webinar and learn about alternative funding opportunities available to operators in rural and emerging markets.
Speakers:
- Bill MacNamara, Vice President, Agility Ventures
- Bill Wallace, Chairman, DigitalBridge
- Mike Brown, CEO, Dynamic Broadband
This webinar is jointly organized by the WCAI’s Emerging Markets and Broadband Financial Committees. It is open to all and free of charge.
Register here, or contact Susan Polyakova, susan@wcai.com, with questions. |
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| WCAI Webinar: Spectrum Policy and Latin America |
Friday, February 26, 2010
11am EST / 4pm GMT
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Presenters:
- Allan Ingraham, Ph.D., Founder and Partner, Empiris, LLC
- Wayne Leighton, Ph.D., Professor of Economics, Francisco Marroquín University, Guatemala and Partner, Empiris, LLC
Ingraham and Leighton will discuss current spectrum policy issues for
several countries in the region, with special emphasis on Brazil, Chile,
Colombia and Mexico. They will outline options for effective service
rules for the 2.6 GHz and other bands, as well as the challenges of
reforming spectrum caps while ensuring appropriate competition policy.
The webinar is organized by the WCAI’s Global Development Committee (GDC). It is open to all and free of charge.
Register here, or contact Susan Polyakova, susan@wcai.com, with questions. |
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| WCAI to Co-Locate Its Annual International Symposium with 4G World 2010 |
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October 18-21, 2010 |
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Building on a successful, long-term partnership with Trendsmedia, WCAI will take its 16th Annual International Symposium back to Chicago next year to co-locate the wireless broadband industry’s major show with 4G World 2010. As the Premier Association Sponsor of 4G World, WCAI will collaborate with conference organizer Trendsmedia, the events and media division of Yankee Group, in producing an expanded conference with new executive summits, workshops, training and ancillary program offerings to ensure comprehensive coverage of 4G business and technology solutions as well as regulatory issues. “WCAI looks forward to working with Yankee Group again next year to produce the world’s largest show focused on next generation wireless broadband networks, technologies and applications,” said WCAI President Fred Campbell. “With a number of new projects underway, WCAI is planning a series of tracks to address some of the most critical regulatory and business issues facing the industry.” The four-day event will be held at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL on October 18-21, 2010. Stay tuned for more details! |
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RECENT EVENTS |
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September 15, 2009 |
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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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Jun 27-30, 2006 |
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WEBINARS |
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| upcoming webinars |
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Friday, February 5, 2010
11am EST / 4pm GMT |
WCAI invites its members to attend a members-only webinar to learn about the Notices of Funds Availability (NoFAs) NTIA and RUS released last week in their second funding round. During the webinar, WCAI Regulatory Counsel Paul Sinderbrand of Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, will provide an in-depth analysis of both documents and brief the WCAI members on how they can strengthen their second-round broadband stimulus applications.
Speakers:
- Paul Sinderbrand, WCAI Regulatory Counsel, Wilkinson Barker Knauer
This meeting is organized by WCAI’s Emerging Markets and Broadband Financial Committees. Registration is restricted to WCAI members.
Register here, or contact Susan Polyakova, susan@wcai.com with questions.
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The global financial crunch created significant challenges for wireless broadband operators in 2009, as lenders and equity investors became more cautious, selective and risk averse. Access to the U.S. government's broadband stimulus funds won't be easy either, with the program being way oversubscribed.
Whether you are a start-up looking for funding to kick start your business or an established operator in search of additional investment, join the WCAI webinar and learn about alternative funding opportunities available to operators in rural and emerging markets.
Speakers:
- Bill MacNamara, Vice President, Agility Ventures
- Bill Wallace, Chairman, DigitalBridge
- Mike Brown, CEO, Dynamic Broadband
This webinar is jointly organized by the WCAI’s Emerging Markets and Broadband Financial Committees. It is open to all and free of charge.
Register here, or contact Susan Polyakova, susan@wcai.com, with questions. |
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Spectrum Policy and Latin America
February 26, 2010 - 11am EST / 4pm GMT |
Presenters:
- Allan Ingraham, Ph.D., Founder and Partner, Empiris, LLC
- Wayne Leighton, Ph.D., Professor of Economics, Francisco Marroquín University, Guatemala and Partner, Empiris, LLC
Ingraham and Leighton will discuss current spectrum policy issues for
several countries in the region, with special emphasis on Brazil, Chile,
Colombia and Mexico. They will outline options for effective service
rules for the 2.6 GHz and other bands, as well as the challenges of
reforming spectrum caps while ensuring appropriate competition policy.
The webinar is organized by the WCAI’s Global Development Committee (GDC). It is open to all and free of charge.
Register here or contact Susan Polyakova, susan@wcai.com, with questions.
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| Past webinars |
Maximizing Success for Your Broadband Stimulus Application in Final Filing Round
December 17, 2009, 2:00 PM ET
The second Notice of Funds Availability for BIP/BTOP economic stimulus funding is not expected until mid-January. Yet, many potential applicants are already hard at work developing plans for this second, and last, filing window.
Join the WCAI webinar and learn from Paul Sinderbrand, WCAI Counsel and a partner at Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, what you should be doing now to maximize the odds that your second round application will be successful.
The webinar is organized by the WCAI’s Emerging Markets and Broadband Financial committees and is open to WCAI members only.
Contact Susan, susan@wcai.com for presentation materials if you missed the webinar. |
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3.65 GHz Band: Unlocking Its Potential
November 18, 2009, 1:00 PM ET
The 3.65 GHz band presents a unique opportunity to operators in the United States to expand their coverage to new markets and improve the economics and performance of their networks. Over 800 operators nationwide have applied for or received a license to operate in these lightly licensed frequencies since they were made available by the FCC in 2005. However, the band has still not reached a critical mass of deployment and harbors significant potential for growth.
Join the WCAI webinar and find out how you can maximize your return on investment in the 3.65 GHz band and unlock the band's potential by addressing its remaining regulatory and technical challenges.
Presenters:
- Fred Campbell, WCAI President & CEO
- Paul Sinderbrand, WCAI Regulatory Counsel, Wilkinson Barker Knauer
- Jason Lazar, WCAI 3.65GHz Working Group Chair, KeyOn Communications
- Harry Perlow, WCAI Engineering Committee Chair, Clearwire Corporation
The webinar is open to all and is free of charge.
Missed the webinar? Download the presentation here!
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| Broadband Stimulus Webinar |
| July 8, 2009, 2:00 PM ET |
WCAI Webinar: Analyzing Broadband Stimulus Rules and Applications
WCAI will hold a member-only webinar on Wednesday, July 8 at 2 pm ET to analyze the broadband stimulus NoFA released by the NTIA and the RUS this week and brief the members on the next steps they need to take to apply for the broadband stimulus funds. Speaking on the webinar will be WCAI President Fred Campbell and WCAI Regulatory Counsel Paul Sinderbrand of Wilkinson Barker Knauer. The event will be sponsored by WCAI member Airspan. The webinar is open to WCAI members only and is free of charge.
For more information or to register, please contact Angela Wagner at angela@wcai.com.
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| 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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September 2009 - LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNERS |
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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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