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Register Today for the IAMU Fall Broadband Meeting

10/3/2016

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The IAMU Fall Broadband Meeting is Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at the IAMU Office and Training Complex in Ankeny. This annual gathering gives IAMU utility members with broadband networks an opportunity to network, share ideas, and hear from speakers on several topics.  

SCHEDULE

8am-9am
Registration
Rolls, coffee, and juice will be available

9am-10am
NCTC Update
Auditorium
Frank Hughes, Senior VP of Member Services at the NCTC, will be on hand to provide an update on what’s happening at the NCTC and answer questions.

10am-10:10am
Break

10:10am-11am
Outsourcing Tech Support
Auditorium
Responsive technical support is vital for broadband providers. But for small companies, it’s a challenge to deliver excellent service on limited budgets. This panel discussion will feature representatives of companies that provide tech support for telecom providers and why outsourcing this important service might be a win-win for your company and your customers.

11:00-11:10am
Break

11:10am-Noon
CAF Phase II Auction
Auditorium
The FCC will be announcing details on the Phase II Auction for the Connect America Fund (CAF). It appears that some rural areas where support was not claimed by incumbent phone companies will be available in the auction and may be of interest to municipal providers. Dan Davis and Jill Thornton of Consortia Consulting will discuss the Phase II Auction and the challenges in seeking these subsidies.

Noon-1pm
Lunch
Provided in registration

1pm-2pm
FTTH Design Options
Auditorium
When designing a FTTH network, there are lots of decisions that need to be made. Ben Humphrey of Finley Engineering will outline the key choices that are made when putting together a FTTH design.

Rethinking the Bundle
Board Room
The triple-play bundle of cable TV, internet, and telephone has been an essential part of broadband offerings for many years. With the continued growth of cord cutters, it it time to re-think or revise the bundle?

2pm-2:45pm
2017 Broadband Conference
Auditorium
As we wrap up the 2016 Fall Meeting, we’ll take a look at some of the possible topics for the 2017 Broadband Conference and brainstorm for other ideas.

Cost is just $35.00 per person. Register online here.

We hope to see you there!
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