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The Sprint-T-Mobile Merger: This Time It’s Different

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What was unlikely several years ago looks very possible today.  A merger that would reduce the number of competitive nationwide facilities-based wireless carriers from four to three is imminently upon us.  Now, the real cartoons begin as the FCC and DOJ start to scrutinize this merger. 

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Topics: Sprint T-Mobile Merger, wireless spectrum holdings, DOJ merger guidelines, u.s. wireless carrier metrics

A Broadband Christmas Gift from the FCC

Posted by Don Gale

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released its final list of eligible census blocks and block groups for the Connect America Fund Phase 2 (CAF II) Auction. The list reflects data from the FCC Form 477 filings reflecting December 2016 broadband deployment. 

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Topics: CAF II Auction, Home Page, Available Funding, Geographic Bidding Units, Eligible Census Blocks, TMI's GIS and Data Analytics Team

Too Soon for Another Copper Retirement Party?

Posted by Don Gale

Copper is often overlooked when compared to other metals. However, due to its conductive capabilities, it has been a long-time friend and partner to the evolution of human communication. As we are advancing towards its retirement in the Telecom industry, I decided to look into this very useful metal throughout history.

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Topics: network outage, Home Page, copper retirement, network restoration, copper mining, DSL, end-to-end replacements, fiber to copper conversion equipment, ILECs’ copper retirement, Wired to Wireless, International Copper Alliance, ICA

Have you ever asked, "How do I dial 911 from this phone?"

Posted by Don Gale

People who work at a variety of locations often see different phone systems at each office.  Individual phone systems may have a different code to get an outside dial tone. Many offices require you to dial 9 first, while others require you to dial 8.

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Topics: 911, featured post, PSAP, Kari's Law, Home Page, tie lines, PBX, VoIP System, PS Docket 17-239

The End of Special Access . . . It’s the end of the World as we know it

Posted by Don Gale

Regulated pricing of last mile dedicated transport service, or “Special Access” (“SPA”), has been a market factor in the development of data networking and the expansion of data services since 1984. 

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Topics: BDS, FCC Special Access, Home Page, ILECs, Appropriate Geographic Measure, MSPs, SPA, CLECs, Fiber-based Providers

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Don Gale

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The Sprint-T-Mobile Merger: This Time It’s Different

Posted by Don Gale

What was unlikely several years ago looks very possible today.  A merger that would reduce the number of competitive nationwide facilities-based wireless carriers from four to three is imminently upon us.  Now, the real cartoons begin as the FCC and DOJ start to scrutinize this merger. 

Read More
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Topics: Sprint T-Mobile Merger, wireless spectrum holdings, DOJ merger guidelines, u.s. wireless carrier metrics

A Broadband Christmas Gift from the FCC

Posted by Don Gale

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released its final list of eligible census blocks and block groups for the Connect America Fund Phase 2 (CAF II) Auction. The list reflects data from the FCC Form 477 filings reflecting December 2016 broadband deployment. 

Read More
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Topics: CAF II Auction, Home Page, Available Funding, Geographic Bidding Units, Eligible Census Blocks, TMI's GIS and Data Analytics Team

Too Soon for Another Copper Retirement Party?

Posted by Don Gale

Copper is often overlooked when compared to other metals. However, due to its conductive capabilities, it has been a long-time friend and partner to the evolution of human communication. As we are advancing towards its retirement in the Telecom industry, I decided to look into this very useful metal throughout history.

Read More
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Topics: network outage, Home Page, copper retirement, network restoration, copper mining, DSL, end-to-end replacements, fiber to copper conversion equipment, ILECs’ copper retirement, Wired to Wireless, International Copper Alliance, ICA

Have you ever asked, "How do I dial 911 from this phone?"

Posted by Don Gale

People who work at a variety of locations often see different phone systems at each office.  Individual phone systems may have a different code to get an outside dial tone. Many offices require you to dial 9 first, while others require you to dial 8.

Read More
1 Comment | View Comments

Topics: 911, featured post, PSAP, Kari's Law, Home Page, tie lines, PBX, VoIP System, PS Docket 17-239

The End of Special Access . . . It’s the end of the World as we know it

Posted by Don Gale

Regulated pricing of last mile dedicated transport service, or “Special Access” (“SPA”), has been a market factor in the development of data networking and the expansion of data services since 1984. 

Read More
0 Comments | View Comments

Topics: BDS, FCC Special Access, Home Page, ILECs, Appropriate Geographic Measure, MSPs, SPA, CLECs, Fiber-based Providers

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