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WTA Spring Meeting 2012 – Call for Topics

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The Western Telecommunications Alliance (WTA) invites you to share your knowledge and expertise with the attendees at the 2012 WTA Spring Meeting, April 15-18, 2012, Palm Springs, CA (www.w-t-a.org).  WTA has always offered a remarkable lineup of education and networking opportunities targeting the needs and concerns of the WTA Member Telco’s. AUDIENCE: The audience will … Read More »

TIA 2012: Inside the Network – Call for Speakers

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Submit your speaker proposals as soon as possible – deadline for applications is November 15, 2011. Please note: All proposals must be submitted in final form, as there are no editing capabilities for incomplete or incorrect submissions. If you have questions about your proposal please contact Tim Downs at tdowns@tiaonline.org. TIA 2012: Inside the Network, … Read More »

Press Release: Pioneer Electric Crews Respond to Hurricane Irene Aftermath

Greenville-The lineman who keep your lights burning brightly across the Pioneer Electric service area were among several first responders to the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. Pioneer Electric employees Hunter Barrow, Johnny Taylor, Heath Peavy, Jason King, Steven Neighbors and Robby Howard left Sunday headed to Southern Maryland Electric Coop (SMECO) to help with storm recovery … Read More »

There Is Still Time To Get Your Registration In For WTA’s Fall Meeting in Tucson, Arizona

Fall Meeting Registration information is available by clicking here. Loews Ventana Canyon, Tucson, AZ ~ 800.234.5117 THE HOTEL IS SOLD OUT! Please call Lea at 406.443.6377 if you need help with a reservation, she may be able to help you.

Summer 2011 OPASTCO AMQ Submissions Due Aug. 19!

OPASTCO will soon be publishing the Summer 2011 issue of its Associate Member Quarterly.  Any recent company news to contribute (May 15 or later) and to be featured in the next AMQ must be submitted by Aug. 19, 2011.  Please also list which category best fits your relevant press release from categories below: – New Products and Services – … Read More »

Policy Experts Debate USF

Check RuralTelecom.org for new features posted exclusively to the site.  While the FCC ponders the future of the Universal Service Fund, a panel of experts debates the issue.

Steve Harmon of Pioneer Electric runs for the CoBank Board

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Steven Harmon was named Executive V.P./General Manager of Pioneer Electric Cooperative in January 2006. Since then, he has led the cooperative through the troubled waters of member litigation, implementation of a new system of governance, long-term debt restructuring and restoring cooperative equity from -19% to a positive equity position. U.S. AgBank and CoBank, two of … Read More »

Suddenlink launches Suddenlink2GO (suddenlinkfyi.com)

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“Suddenlink…launched Suddenlink2GOTM, an online video service, featuring tens of thousands of full-length TV episodes and shorter video clips — plus more than 1,300 movies — all accessible anywhere in the United States, on any computer with a high-speed Internet connection.”  Click here for more.

Join Tanya in Chicago at The Cable Show

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The Cable Show brings in over 10,000 attendees whose presence creates an unparalleled environment for networking, brainstorming and exchanging ideas (not to mention business cards). Click here for event website.

RICA to hold special advocacy meeting in DC – June 22-23

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Don’t miss this opportunity to let Congress and the FCC know about CETC challenges! Click here for more.