Walter McCormick
|
05.17.2013
In February 2012, USTelecom filed a petition asking the Federal Communications Commission
to eliminate 17 categories of antiquated rules and reporting requirements that are no longer relevant to today’s marketplace for voice communications. Some of these rules date back to the telegraph era, and others are rooted in a regulatory system...
Tom Soroka
broadband deployment, infrastructure, IP transition, network transformation, technology, video providers, VoIP, wireless
05.17.2013
I had the privilege of attending the International Telecoms Week (ITW) conference and the i3 Forum Conference this week in Chicago.The major theme of both events was IPX! Born from the phrase “IP-Packet Exchange”, IPX is a model for mobile and fixed network operators, as well as Internet service providers to follow that...
USTelecom Media
broadband access, broadband adoption, broadband benefits, broadband deployment, broadband investment, Connect America Fund, consumers, FCC, industry news, network transformation, regulatory reform, social media, video, wireless
05.15.2013
Today, robust broadband and the 4G wireless web are unleashing unprecedented communications opportunities. Yet, the 1996 Telecom Act barely mentions the Internet. In our latest vidcast, USTelecom President and CEO Walter B. McCormick Jr. discusses the ever-evolving Internet ecosystem and the necessity for regulation to catch up to modern reality....
Portia Krebs
05.15.2013
While celebrities and Twitter go hand-in-hand, few know the extent to which some individuals with a strong Twitter presence are banking substantial income from their tweets. According to the Wall Street Journal, Twitter users with 500,000 followers or more have an audience capable of earning them a salary starting in the six figures.
Celebrities...
Portia Krebs
05.14.2013
While other sectors of economy work to recover, technology startups are proving to be a key engine of growth and jobs. A recent study conducted by Silicon Valley Bank finds that 87% of tech startups plan to hire new staff this year – a big jump from 14% just four years ago. Additionally, the report shares these promising statistics:
90%...
USTelecom Events
|
05.13.2013
Join USTelecom this Thursday, May 16th at 1PM eastern time, to learn how LTE networks can carry voice traffic and do so more efficiently thereby increasing network capacity for video and data.
This two part webinar provides a valuable exploration of VoLTE technology:
Gain insight into IMS, HD Voice, and RCS
Hear about implications for...
Portia Krebs
05.10.2013
Since the advent of the Internet, educators and innovators have worked to use broadband-backed technology to help language learning. Recent studies and reviews suggest online language and translation tools are now better than ever.
Consider the app Duolingo, for instance. A recent study from the company claims that this free app, which provides...
Portia Krebs
05.09.2013
Pinterest is a relatively new Internet phenomenon, but the pinboard-style website is proving to be a popular platform among its more than 48 million users. And perhaps the novelty of the site explains why a recent Digitas study finds that brands are not doing nearly enough to take the Pinterest opportunity.
The study's findings suggest...
Portia Krebs
05.07.2013
The high-speed Internet has unleashed innumerable benefits to American life. But measuring those benefits is still a challenge. A recent New York Times article looks at the issue, and finds that traditional metrics are lacking.
For instance, as newspapers reinvent themselves in the digital age, the Internet is dramatically expanding...
USTelecom Events
05.07.2013
The IP Transition: An Engineering Perspective
Friday, May 17, 2013
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
SVC- 200 (Capitol Visitor Center)
The pace of change in today’s telecommunications marketplace demands constant vigilance to keep up with the latest technologies. The devices that many of us use every day – smartphones,...
