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Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions
ATIS is a United States based body that is committed to rapidly developing and promoting technical and operations standards for the communications and related information technologies industry worldwide using a pragmatic, flexible and open approach.
http://www.atis.org/
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American Cable Association
The Association is dedicated to ensuring that consumers who reside primarily in small towns and rural America always have access to advanced telecommunication services at fair and reasonable prices. The public interest requires that the development and delivery of these services must be responsive to local needs and interests.
http://www.americancable.org/
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Competitive Telecommunications Association / Association for Local Telecom Services
For nearly 25 years, CompTel/ALTS has served as an advocate for the competitive telecommunications industry before Congress, the White House, and the Federal Communications Commission. Moreover, CompTel/ALTS is active in state regulatory and legislative proceedings, as well as beyond U.S. borders through information submitted to the United States Trade Representative (USTR) as part of World Trade Organization (WTO) proceedings.
http://www.comptelascent.org/
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Computer & Communications Industry Association
The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) is a nonprofit membership organization for companies and senior executives from diverse sectors of the computer and communications industry. CCIA was established nearly three decades ago to represent its members’ vital interests, especially the need to promote competitive and fair open markets, open systems, and open networks.
http://www.ccianet.org/
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IEEE Communications Society
The Society is a Community comprised of a diverse group of industry professionals with a common interest in advancing all communications technologies. To that end, the Society sponsors publications, conferences, educational programs, local activities, and technical committees.
http://www.comsoc.org/
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International Telecommunications Union
The ITU, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland is an international organization within the United Nations System where governments and the private sector coordinate global telecom networks and services.
http://www.itu.int/home/index.html
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National Cable and Telecommunications Association
The National Cable and Telecommunications Association, formerly the National Cable Television Association, is the principal trade association of the cable television industry in the United States. Founded in 1952, NCTA's primary mission is to provide its members with a strong national presence by providing a single, unified voice on issues affecting the cable and telecommunications industry.
http://www.ncta.com
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National Exchange Carrier Association
NECA administers the FCC's "access charge" plan. (Access charges are the fees long distance companies pay to access the local phone network to complete calls. These charges help ensure that telephone service remains available and affordable in all parts of the country.) About 1,150 local telephone companies participate in NECA’s access charge revenue pools.
http://www.neca.org/source/NECA_Home.asp
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Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association
The Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association (SBCA) of America is the national trade organization representing all segments of the satellite industry. It is committed to expanding the utilization of satellite technology for the broadcast delivery of video, audio, data, music, voice, interactive and broadband services.
http://www.sbca.com
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Telecommunications Industry Association
TIA represents providers of communications and information technology products and services for the global marketplace through its core competencies in standards development, domestic and international advocacy, as well as market development and trade promotion programs. The association facilitates the convergence of new communications networks while working for a competitive and innovative market environment.
http://www.tiaonline.org/
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Telecommunications Industry Association (UK)
Formed in 1984 and owned by its members, the UK Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) is a full service, non-profit making trade association, providing support to companies involved in the ‘channels to market’ of customer or ‘enterprise’ communications products and services, across terminal/application equipment and the supporting cabling and wireless infrastructure systems.
http://www.tia.org.uk/
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United States Internet Service Provider Association
The U.S. Internet Provider Association will serve both as the ISP community's representative during policy debates and as a forum in which members can share information and develop best practices for handling specific legal matters.
http://www.usispa.org/
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United States Telecom Association
As the voice of the converged telecommunications industry in Washington, USTA advocates for the industry's critical issues before Congress, regulators, the courts, the White House and the media. USTA provides a common ground where telecom carriers of all sizes and businesses can advance the industry's concerns. USTA's member driven advocacy is based on member committees and caucuses who work to address the issues of the industry.
http://www.usta.org/
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Wireless Association
Founded in 1984, CTIA (The Wireless Association) is the voice of the wireless industry - representing its members in a constant dialogue with policy makers in the Executive Branch, in the Federal Communications Commission, and in Congress. CTIA's industry committees provide leadership in the area of taxation, roaming, safety, regulations, fraud and technology.
http://www.ctia.org/
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Wireless Infrastructure Association
PCIA represents companies that develop, own, manage and operate towers, commercial rooftops and other facilities for the provision of all types of wireless, broadcasting and telecommunications services.
http://www.pcia.com/
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Broadcasting & Cable
B&C is a weekly publication focused on cable communications and broadcasting, including programming, regulatory news and technologies. Some content requires subscription.
http://broadcastingcable.com/
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Communications News Online
The monthly Communications News provides product-oriented coverage of the telcom industry.
http://www.comnews.com/
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CommWeb
Part of the TechWeb Pipeline network, CommWebb features news items on a variety of telecom topics.
http://www.commweb.com/
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Converge Network Digest
Covers the convergence of broadband technologies and services as well as emerging technologies.
http://www.convergedigest.com/
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Multichannel News
Multchannel News covers cable television and cable internet service. Some content requires subscription.
http://www.multichannel.com/
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TelecomWeb
TelecomWeb offers business news, market research and competitive analysis on the global communications industry. Some content requires a subscription.
http://www.telecomweb.com/
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Telephony Online
This portal offers coverage of the telephone industry, including traditonal wireline and wireless as well as emerging technologies like VoIP and FTTP.
http://telephonyonline.com/
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Total Telecom
This British monthly covers the international telecom industry from infrastructure to services to regulatory issues. Daily news items are offered free online.
http://www.totaltele.com/
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Wireless Week
Wireless Week provides news and analysis covering mobile telephony and data service providers and equipment manufacturers. Bi-weekly with daily web updates.
http://www.wirelessweek.com/
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