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Trends, Pathways, Challenges to Success
An overview of the challenges and successes at WSTA's 2011 Annual Convention. Bill Esbeck introduces Governor Scott Walker as he's about to sign the new telecom bill. Governor Walker stresses job creation and efficiency are an outcome they hope for as a result of this bill. Representative Honadel says that, "Government has caught up with…
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Behind the Scene at WSTA with ITPA
ITPA – the Independent Telecommunications Pioneer Association – is a volunteer organization started by and for the independent telecommunications industry. These excerpts are from 2011 Badger Chapter ITPA luncheon at WSTA as Cliff Albertson gives Life Enrichment awards to Morrie Sachsenmaier and Mike Theis. The video includes an update on the Telecom Museum from Tom…
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ViodiTV at 2011 WSTA Annual Convention
Video coverage from the WSTA 2011 Annual Convention. Summary includes Bill Esbeck introduction to Governor Walker as he's about to sign the new telecom bill, and other excerpts from Wisconsin's new PSC Chair Phil Montgomery, and NTCA CEO Shirley Bloomfield. Other videos include Cliff Albertson on what's new at Badger, Tom Squire on the telecom…
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A New Telecom Law in Wisconsin – The Signing
Change has been afoot in Wisconsin and Roger Bindl was there to capture footage of the signing of a telecom bill that promises a different way of doing business and may portend changes nationally. Among other things, this legislation eliminates price regulation, alternative regulation, rate case activities and requires interconnected VoIP providers to pay into…
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100 Years with WSTA
The Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association (WSTA) celebrated their 100th year at the annual convention in Lake Geneva this summer. The opening video in this player provides an overview of the conference including the kick-off, 100 year documentary, keynote speakers, breakout sessions, exhibit interviews, new officers, and awards. The playlist of video’s includes full interviews and…
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Bend Insensitive Fiber
Roger Bindl interviews Adrian Collins, CP Technologies, at the WSTA 100 Year Annual Convention. We learn about bend insensitive fiber – how fiber connectors react to extreme hot/cold – and their LevelOne IP cameras for consumer to enterprise applications… handy products for keeping an eye on remote locations and activities.