| PBX_Info Information on PBX and other Telecom systems, including Voicemail, VoIP and Unified Messaging. |
| Phillips_International,_Inc_ Phillips provides a wide range of information products and services for both consumer and business-to-business telecommunication markets. They maintain a number of internet business and telecommunicat |
| Private_Line Informative and detailed articles on the telecommunications and wireless industries, with a large section covering the history of telephone networks. |
| The_Progress_&_Freedom_Foundation A think tank devoted to the study of the digital revolution. Studies, papers, and reports on e-commerce, telecommunications, and energy. Generally supports deregulation and free market in telecommunic |
| Sam\'s_Tech_Page Information regarding the Telecommunications Industry such as Central Office, ISDN, DSL, VoIP and more |
| sc5m_com Service provider for vendors and users of telecommunications networks. |
| SMi_Conferences Linking business with information through the delivery of quality business information services. |
| Technology_Guides Impartial and free technical papers covering communications, networking and Internet technology. |
| Technology_Warranty_Solutions_LLS Offers warranties on telecom products and data products. |
| TECHtionary An animated dictionary on telecommunications, data networking and internet technology. |
| The_Telecom_Network Telecom resources for Interconnects. |
| Telecom_Toolbox A suite of telecommunications market research tools for telecommunicationservice providers from Taylor Nelson Sofres Telecoms (TNS Telecoms) |
| TelecomBriefings_com A series of one day Executive Briefings on specific areas of optical networks including tunable lasers, DWDM devices, automation in photonics, and optical amplifiers. |
| Telecommunications_Act_of_1996 Full text of Act (S.652) as published by the 104th United States Congress. |
| Telecommunications_in_Canada Reference material and overviews pertaining to the history, achievements, and activities of the telecommunications community in Canada. |
| Telecommunications_Reports_International Subscription based newsletters, online services, special reports and research services. Intelligence on all areas of the domestic and international telecommunications business. |
| TelecomPlanet Information for telecommunications professionals covering products, technologies, companies, market trends, and industry executives. |
| TeleJungle Web articles/links, headline news, and market research for the Telecom industry |
| Telephone_System_Learning_Seminars_Inc_ Telephone system basics, seminar's on how to negotiate, purchase and install the best phone system for your company. |
| TelephonyIndex Comprehensive resource for locating interactive voice response, call center and computer telephony products. |
| TIAB2B The B2B site of the Telecommunications Industry Association. Contains news, company information, products and services, white papers, a glossary and RFPs. |
| TNS_Telecoms TNS Telecoms, the world's largest telecom market information company, offers a host of products derived from ongoing syndicated data collection. |
| The_Virtual_Technician Telephone wiring installation and repair guide. |
| Voice&Data_Online A central node for communications equipment, sales and service in Australia. |
| Westbay_Engineers_Limited Assisting the global network professional with telecommunications traffic design and analysis. |
| Unscrambling_Telecommunications_Policy Article from the Washington Research Council analyzing the U. S. Telecommunications Act of 1996. (November 7, 1997) |
| Abbey_DPM Brand design and communications agency, representing clients across all key sectors. |
| Absolute_Brand Valuation of brands for global companies. Also creates and builds brands and intangible assets. |
| AbstractDevice Corporate identity development, branding and multimedia design. |
| Acacia_Design_&_Branding_Consultants A design consultant with an emphasis on creative branding and strategic design. Located in Singapore. |
| Access A full service marketing firm specializing in brand development and management. |
| Added_Value Consultancy dedicated to creating business growth through harnessing the power of people and brands. |
| Allaboutbranding_com Provides resources and opinions on branding. Includes brand development, management and communications. |
| Alliant_Studios Brand strategy, identity development and corporate communication design. |
| AMP Provides brand management and media promotions. |
| Apolloni_Virtual_Studio A branding and communication firm that supplies advice for marketing strategies. |
| Apple_Brandsource Strategic branding and package design. Linking brand identity with product benefits. |
| Ariago Support for emerging companies in need of branding, communications, web design, logo, print and media. |
| Atmosphere Specializes in brand communication and technical development. |
| Authenticity Agency specializing in brand development and brand management. Situated in Bellevue, Washington. |
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Austin, Texas, USA -- Welcome to the Economic TeleDevelopment Forum -- your single source of information, thought-provoking ideas, and commentary on the interdependent relationship between telecommunications infrastructure investment, and sustainable community economic development.
Many leaders of municipal, regional and national government entities around the globe frequently voice their support for developing and improving access to telecom and information technology infrastructure. However, in practice, their public policy positions and legislative actions often don't mirror their stated objectives.
A case in point: consider the apparent policy dichotomy resulting from the collective U.S. taxation strategies being applied to the communications industry. Did you know that telecom services carry the third highest consumer sales tax burden in American business (behind hotel rooms and rental cars, respectively)? And, the cost-of-doing-business taxes and fees that carriers themselves pay simply compounds this negative encumbrance.
Are you aware that combined city/county/federal taxes, universal service, public safety, network interconnection, number portability, and various other mandated or gratuitous subsidies can already exceed more than 20 percent of a typical service subscriber's monthly bill? Are you confused why these charges are applied? Well, you're not alone.
In addition to these financial penalties, facilities-based communication service providers must maneuver through a complex and sometimes conflicting array of local, regional and national regulatory rules and associated laws (like the "right-of-way" ordinances) that can unduly impede substantive investment in infrastructure.
On this puzzling backdrop, we attempt to inform our constituents, to stir debate, and even to challenge the conventional wisdom that's holding back many communities from reaping the implied benefits of joining and participating in the Global Networked Economy.
In summary, we hope that the concepts and practical examples referenced here will inspire you to embrace this cause, and take an active role in shaping a thoughtful and sensible public policy process within your own community.
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