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Tribute to Jack Rhyner
Paula Eller of Yukon Telephone, reflects on the life of a key industry figure that started in the industry that at age 16. TelAlaska’s Jack Rhyner, who lost his battle with cancer a few months ago, worked tirelessly to ensure Alaska’s rural areas received the support necessary to bring telecom services to the most remote…
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Congratulations Hans!
Hans Nilsson, recently retired from Bruce Telecom, received an award for his service on the OPASTCO board. Hans’ leadership and affable personality will be missed in the industry, but he has promised he will attend future OPASTCO events
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Alaska Scenery and OPASTCO 2007
Alaskan scenery – Valdez to Seward – and highlights from OPASTCO in Anchorage to music by www.LarryZarella.com. Licensed royalty-free from www.trespassmusic.org, by Viodi. ViodiTV @ OPASTCO was brought to you by Innovative Systems…
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The Cool Factor
Doug Wenzlaff of Solarus, a Wisconsin-based Independent Telecom provider, talks about the the "cool factor" at the 2008 IP Possibilities conference in Chicago. The long-term implications of Wenzlaff’s comments are that independent telcos will need to concern themselves with style as much as substance. This is a preview of the type of programming that will…
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A Great Honor
In this brief video, Ron Laudner, CEO of Iowa’s OmniTel Communications, shares the meaning of a pin he was wearing at the 2008 OPASTCO Winter Convention. As Memorial Day approaches, this brief video is a reminder of the great sacrifices the brave men and women of the armed forces have made. For more commentary on…
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Insights from a 700 MHz Winner
Rob Riordan Executive Vice President of Nsight Telservices talks about the recent 700 MHz auction and some of the implications. Nsight Telservices was a license winner. For more information on the auction and the conundrum the FCC faces with the two big auction winners, please this article by Alan J. Weissberger. http://viodi.com/2008/04/11/fcc-700-mhz-auction/ IP Possibilities…
