Executive Director's Welcome
Dear PTC Members,
It is with great pleasure that I write this brief message to you as your new Executive Director. I am thrilled with the opportunity to serve the PTC membership in this capacity. It is a true privilege to continue working with so many of you who have supported PTC for many years and I look forward to getting to know all PTC members.
The strategic view of PTC going forward includes development of partnerships, networking opportunities and conference value, with the overall goals of strengthening financial stability and building a stronger membership base.
In the days ahead, many opportunities will present themselves for PTC to move forward. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your ideas and participation. I look forward to engage all members to continue to build a very robust organization.
Aloha,
Sharon Nakama
Executive Director
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PTC’08 Call for Participation
PTC'08: Telecom with Vision
30th Anniversary Conference
13-16 January 2008
Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa
Honolulu, Hawaii USA
This year’s theme, Telecom with Vision, will focus on the dramatic impact of interactive video and user-created content on telecommunications networks, markets and regulatory policy throughout the Asia-Pacific regions and around the world.
Proposals are being accepted in the following broad areas:
- Users and Applications
- New Business Opportunities
- Public Policy and Civil Society
- Technology
Proposals are now being accepted for keynote speakers, session papers/presentations, managed sessions, workshops, tutorials, "Birds of a Feather", sponsored sessions and emerging application and technology demonstrations
Proposals are due 25 June 2007.
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Mid-Year 2007 Seminar in Tahiti
Broadband Access: Overcoming Barriers
Intercontinental Resort Tahiti
12-14 September 2007
Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia
PTC returns to Tahiti for the first time since 1991 with a seminar in the tradition of our mid-year meetings that focus on telecommunication issues and development in a specific member region or country.
The seminar will focus on the development of broadband access and the means to overcome the many challenges in remote Pacific Island nations. A program rich in timely topics will include satellite and undersea cable services to the Pacific Islands, technical infrastructure and the adaptation of wireless applications, intelligent cities, case studies, affordability and finance, and viable solutions. See the tentative program schedule for details.
The event includes optional site visits prior to the seminar and a special-priced “mystery island” tour after the closing session. A memorable event rich in the Polynesian culture of Tahiti is promised for all.
Many thanks to Advisory Council member Maui Sanford and OPT French Polynesia for hosting this event. Maui is also the President of PITA (Pacific Islands Telecommunications Association) which will also be participating at the seminar.
Sponsors for the event are welcome. For more information on how your organization can participate, please contact Sharon Nakama, Executive Director, for details.
Seminar Registration, Air Travel and Hotel:
A modest registration fee will be charged for the seminar with a special rate for PTC members. Registration information will be available soon at www.ptc.org
The seminar will be held at the Intercontinental Resort Tahiti (formerly the Beachcomber Hotel) located just a few miles west of the capital city of Papeete. Special negotiated room rates for seminar participants will range from US$145-200+ per night. Reservation information will also be available soon on the PTC website.
Tahiti is served by several airlines including numerous flights from North America (16 weekly flights from Los Angeles), and from Japan, Australia and New Zealand. There is also a weekly flight from Hawaii. The Tahiti Faa’a International Airport is just a few miles from the seminar venue.
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Proposals for PTC Telecommunication Research Paper Prizes
Proposals for the O.S. Braunstein Prize for best student paper and the Meheroo Jussawalla Research Paper Prize for best participant paper at PTC’08 are due 25 June 2007.
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Eye on Trends:
The Telecom Market in China: Current Development
and Future Prospect
by: Dr. Hui Pan, Chief Economist, IGI Group
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The telecommunications market in China has experienced tremendous growth in the last few years. China has the world’s largest fixed line and mobile subscribers and the second largest broadband Internet users after the United States. At the end of 2006, the number of fixed line and mobile users in China had reached 372.6 million and 457.6 million respectively [see Fig. 1]. According to the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC), an official government organization, the number of Internet users stood at 137 million at the end of last year; of which 90.7 million were broadband users [Fig. 2]. China is expected to add another 15-18 million fixed line users and over 70 million mobile users in 2007. The number of Internet users is forecast to grow by over 25% this year.
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Focus on Issues:
FCC Adopts Privacy and Anti-Pretexting Rules Imposing
New Requirements on Carriers and VOIP Providers
by: Scott
L. David, Marc
S. Martin, Martin
L. Stern , K & L Gates
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On April 2, 2007, the Federal Communications Commission
(“FCC” or “Commission”) released
a combined order (“Order”) and further notice
of proposed rulemaking (“FNPRM”) containing
final and proposed rules intended to enhance the protection
of customer proprietary network information (“CPNI”)
under Section 222 of the Communications Act of 1934, as
amended (the “Act”) and the Commission’s
rules.
The Order marks the Commission’s latest effort to
provide additional protection for CPNI, particularly from “pretexting” and
other types of unauthorized access. It was prompted
by a petition filed in 2005 by the Electronic Privacy Information
Center, which proposed a number of additional steps that
the Commission could take to better protect CPNI. While
the petition was pending, there were numerous reports in
the media regarding incidents in which CPNI was obtained
from telecom carriers through the use of pretexting. Several
commentators expressed alarm at the use of pretexting by
data brokers and others to gather CPNI, which was then
described in the reports as either being sold, used for
marketing and other business purposes, or used to engage
in identity theft and related criminal activities.
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Potential By-Laws Modification
During its monthly teleconference meeting on 16 May 2007, the Board of Governors (BG) approved a recommendation to form a Task Force to review and propose by-law changes and bring back recommendations to the BG. The task force will prepare draft modifications to PTC’s By-Laws.
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PTC’08 Sponsorships
Sponsorships for PTC’08 are now being accepted. Take advantage of this high-profile opportunity to promote your organization before thousands of industry leaders who matter in telecommunications in the Pacific region. A wide-range of opportunities are available from delegate items and receptions to corporate partnerships. Let us help you tailor your participation with a package that fits your promotional needs and visibility requirements. Show your support for PTC and gain valuable exposure for your organization with a PTC’08 sponsorship. Please contact Sharon Nakama, Executive Director, for additional information.
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Industry Events
Look
for exclusive member discounts
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VoIP
and Wireless VoIP: The Future is Calling
4-5 June 2007; Singapore
PTC Members kindly quote EN-discount:PTC to receive a
10% discount
ISCe
2007
5-7 June 2007; San Diego, California, USA
PTC members receive a discount on conference
registration fee.
Broadband
World Forum Asia 2007
5–8 June 2007; Beijing, China
Register today for a conference registration package, and
receive 30% off courtesy of PTC!
China
VoIP Conference & Expo 2007
23-24 May 2007; Beijing, People's Republic of China
PTC members receive a 15% discount on conference registration
fee.
Broadband
Policy Summit III: Broadband Full Steam Ahead
7-8 June 2007; Arlington, Virginia, USA
PTC members receive a $100 discount
WCA
2007
12-15 June 2007; Washington, District of Columbia, USA
PTC members will be eligible for WCA early-bird member
rates at any time of registration (a discount which will be 15-30% depending
on the time of registration)
NXTcomm
2007
18-21 June 2007; Chicago, Illinois, USA
Enter the VIP pass code PTC7 while registering online and
receive complimentary access to the educational keynote sessions as well as
access to the exhibit floor. ($150USD value)
CommunicAsia
2007
19-22 June 2007; Singapore
VoIP
Asia Congress 2007
16-19 July 2007; Singapore
Members of PTC receive a 15% discount on registration
by using code 'CG2391PTC.'
Black
Hat Briefings & Training USA 2007
28 July – 2 August 2007; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
PTC members receive a $100 Briefings
discount off the prevailing rate by inserting BH7USAASSOC in the
box marked “Coupon Codes” on the web registration page.
OSP
EXPO 2007
28-30 August 2007; San Jose, California, USA
Registration for PTC Members will be free until May 1,
2007
Asia
Mobile Device Management Forum 2007
6-7 August 2007; Mumbia, India
PTC members kindly quote EN-discount:
PTC to receive 10% discount
Asia
Telecoms Business Intelligence Forum 2007
10-11 September 2007; Singapore
PTC members kindly quote EN-discount:
PTC to receive 10% discount.
APSCC
2007 Satellite Conference & Exhibition: “Asia – Ready
for Challenge”
18-20 September 2007; Bangkok, Thailand
PTC members will receive 20% discount on non-member conference
registration fee to PTC members.
Vietnam
International Communications Summit & Expo 2007
(Vietnam Comm07)
19-22 September 2007; Hanoi, Vietnam
Free Online Pre-registration
and Free Vietnam Telecom Market Report are available for
PTC members.
Click here for complete list of industry events
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Industry Publications
Look for exclusive member discounts
MEMBERS ONLY: Log in here to view full descriptions of industry events and publications including exclusive member discount codes.
Connect-World
50% discount on the subscription
fee for both printed and online magazines
Interfax
China
PTC Members receive a 15% on all annual subscriptions
to Interfax China IT & Telecom Report and are entitled to
a complimentary trial subscription
Philippine
IT-Enabled Services Industry Perspective (ITES)
10% discount on purchase price of publication
Why
is the Philippines a cost-effective outsourcing location (pdf,
64kb)
The
TelecomDirectory.com
One (1) month of FREE SEO Services
and three (3) FREE months listing on TheTelecomDirectory
www.SubCableNews.com
Save €180 on a 14-month subscription
Asia
Telecommunications Insight
15 months subscription for the price
of 12 plus online access at no extra charge
Questex
Media Group
20% special discount offer
to PTC members
The
APT Yearbook
PTC members receive a 20% discount off the
purchase price
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Contacting Us
PTC’s online and email bulletin to members is distributed once a month. You should receive your next copy on, or soon after, 6 August 2007.
For more information on PTC, visit our website at www.ptc.org.
If you or your company representatives wish to continue informing other PTC members of new or improved products, or of individual achievements via the Members’ Bulletin, please drop a message at info@ptc.org
Please note that for news and headlines, we will only publish items that include a link to the cited article. This service is for PTC members only.
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