Volume 1, Issue 6, June, 2008

CCA News—Your Monthly Update

Volume 1, Issue 6, June, 2008

It’s a Wrap—16th Annual Convention & Exhibition

If you were one of the 810 participants in CCA’s 16th Annual Convention & Exhibition, chances are you’ll be back next year. The event, which took place April 28—May 1, 2008, brought together industry experts, vendors, carrier company professionals and others for four days of enlightenment, energy, and entertainment. Presentations, a list of sponsors and exhibitors and more is now available on line. More Details

CPNI Webinar—Second in a Series

In response to members’ requests for more learning opportunities, CCA held its second webinar on Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI). The FCC order on CPNI puts a particular burden on small and rural carriers and sorting out the details of the requirement can be tedious and confusing. What is and is not included in CPNI? When can carriers use CPNI? What deadlines do you need to be concerned about? All this and more was answered during the webinar attended by 43 active participants.

A Message from President Johnie Johnson

New CCA President Johnie Johnson talks of Summer in Kansas, the Annual Convention and the next event, CCA Lobby Day. More Details

Executive Director’s Look Back & Ahead

For some change comes too fast. For others it comes to slow. During the first eight months of his tenure as the Competitive Carriers Association’s (CCA) Executive Director, Eric Peterson says change has been both too fast and too slow. With his first CCA Annual Convention under his belt, read his thoughts and reflections on the past eight months and his invitation to you, the CCA members. More Details

Membership Directory Update

CCA’s 2008—2009 Annual Membership Directory is due for release in early September. This is a collaborative effort between CCA Staff and the publishing company, Naylor LLC. Requests for listing updates were recently emailed to all member companies and response is due on June 9th. To ensure your listing is current, please respond today.

Member Press Releases

· CCA President Johnie Johnson, dukes it out

· OSG Billing Services names Kent Herring new Chief Financial Officer

· OSG Billing Services wins Billing & OSS World 2008 Excellence Award for Customer Loyalty

· Cellcom goes green

Washington Monitor

This month’s Washington Monitor is chock full of information. Among the highlights:

· Markey’s revised draft wireless bill (link to bill included)

· Farm Bill passes with broadband provisions

· FCC proposed FY2008 NANP Contribution factor

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CCA Advocacy Snapshot

Developing a relationship with a member of Congress and their staff requires a minimal investment of time. When there is action on an issue that affects the bottom line of your company, Congress expects to hear from you—you should, therefore, expect to make regular contact with your member of Congress. More Details