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USTelecom CEO’s message continued from page 4 members, that gives small companies a point of contact with larger carriers—such as AT&T, Embarq, Verizon and Windstream—as well as facilitate dialogue and the resolution of local business and political issues. As a USTelecom member, you may take advantage of this service by going to the members only section of our website at www.ustelecom.org. The Leadership Committee is a new, vibrant, member-driven forum within USTelecom that is bringing enthusiasm, entrepreneurship, business-savvy, and professional networking opportunities to today’s telecommunications industry leaders. We hope you will join us in San Jose for what will be an important, and informative, conference. Communications Crossroads™ Published quarterly for: United States Telecom Association 607 14th St., NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202-326-7300/Fax: 202-326-7333 Web site: www.ustelecom.org USTelecom Executive Editor: Tom Amontree Senior Vice President, Strategic Communications USTelecom Managing Editor: Portia Krebs Vice President, Strategic Communications Published by: Walter B. McCormick Jr., USTelecom CEO USTelecom Board Chair’s message continued from page 4 and the havoc unnecessary Internet regulations could wreak on our culture and economy. NextGenWeb is critical to promoting our industry’s interests and informing the public about the broadband industry. And I hope you will use this new tool that is bringing a fresh perspective to the thriving online conversation on issues of vital importance to the telecommunications industry. Naylor, LLC 5950 NW 1st Place Gainesville, Florida 32607 Phone: 800-369-6220/Fax: 352-331-3525 Web site: www.naylor.com Naylor Publisher: Christopher Hodges Project Manager: Ray Goodwin Book Manager: Chris Vermeulen Naylor Editor: Katie Keim Naylor Advertising Sales: Al Clements, Krys D’Antonio, Shaun Greyling, Erik Henson, Leron Owens, Marjorie Pedrick, Josh Rothburd, Chris Wiggins Marketing Associate: Allie Hansen Layout & Design: Robert Mensies Advertising Art: Melanie Meilleur ©2007 Naylor, LLC. All rights reserved. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced by any means, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the publisher. Francis X. “Skip” Frantz, USTelecom Board Chair 2006-2007 USTelecom Board Officers: Francis X. “Skip” Frantz Chair Ron B. McCue Vice Chair James W. Cicconi Secretary Gene R. South Sr. Past Chair Albert H. Kramer Treasurer Walter B. McCormick Jr. President & CEO Communications Crossroads is published quarterly by the U.S. Telecom Association, 607 14th St., NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005. Communications Crossroads seeks and promotes a diverse discussion of issues of importance to the telecommunications community. The views expressed in articles represent the views of the individual author and do not necessarily represent the views of the USTelecom Association or its member companies. A subscription to Communications Crossroads is $60 a year for non-members and $85 for international subscriptions. For information, contact the USTelecom Fulfillment Center at 202326-7363. For advertising information, contact Shane Holt at 800-369-6220. Articles from Communications Crossroads may be reproduced only if permission is obtained in advance and Communications Crossroads is credited. Reprints are available. Printed in Canada. PUBLISHED August 2007/UST-Q0307/6109 Vol. 6, No. 3 For over 25 years AECI has been providing quality products and customer service to the component, semiconductor and telecommunications industries. AECI offers one of the largest in-stock selections available to our customers assuring your success through customer satisfaction and product integrity. 230717 American Electronic 1/3s To learn more about AECI’s quality and service call 1.973.402.8282 ext. 115 or visit our website at www.aeciusa.com 6 COMMUNICATIONS CROSSROADS www.ustelecom.org http://www.ustelecom.org http://www.ustelecom.org http://www.naylor.com http://www.naylor.com http://www.ustelecom.org

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