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June 2006

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Latest Industry News

Beyond Technology: Changes in Telecom

The repeal of the Federal Excise Tax on long distance has dominated much of the news in the telecommunication industry. But what is the real impact and what other changes lie ahead? How will this impact new technologies such as VoIP?
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Rumor Du Jour: FCC Eyes Interim USF Revamp Plan

This article talks about possible changes to the Universal Service Fund (USF) in the near future.  This includes adding USF collections from VoIP providers and increasing the burdens on wireless providers.  Learn more »

Industry Research

MPLS/VPLS Evolution: A Riverstone Perspective

Riverstone Networks gives a good overview of Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) and Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS) history in this whitepaper.  Riverstone also provides their standardized four phase approach to converged Ethernet networks. Learn more »

Telecom Tech

Why Mobile Carriers Avoid VoIP

Many wireless carriers are banning/blocking VoIP access from providers like Skype to their networks.  Part of it is competition.  Part of it is quality of service.  This article from Red Herring gives a look at the situation.  Learn more »

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The Telecom Channel

The b-eye-network covers a wide array of topics on business intelligence. The telecom channel provides insight how to use business intelligence to react to changes in telecom.

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