All WISPs and Southeast Region State Broadband Coordinators are invited to attend this meeting to discuss fixed wireless broadband options in the various states (Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky and West Virginia. (Other states invited as well)
This will be an action packed informative day where you don't have to travel far and the price is right! Free attendance for all attendees and lunch is on the house, thanks to our sponsoring exhibitors. <http://www.winncom.com/> <http://www.doubleradius.com/> <http://www.cticonnect.com/> <http://www.ispbilling.com/> * WHEN Wednesday, May 21, 2014 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM * WHERE Crowne Plaza Hickory (WISPA rate - $92/night) 1385 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE Hickory, North Carolina 28602 USA (828) 323-1000 <http://www.cvent.com/d/d4qsnh> * Wednesday, May 21, 2014 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Registration and Networking 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM I'll Scratch Your Back, You Scratch Mine Service integration discussion between WISPs (a sort of you scratch my back here, I'll scratch your back there) to help us all become stronger in the fight for affordable reliable broadband through the region. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Tower Access (Challenges and Opportunities) 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Exhibitor Introductions Each Exhibitor will have 3-5 minutes to introduce their product line to the WISP Attendees 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Lunch It is time to eat! 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Visit Exhibitor Tables When you finish lunch, feel free to visit the exhibitors to learn more about their products. 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Affordable Bandwidth Strategies Some interesting strategies for getting affordable head-end bandwidth to your NOC or tower sites. 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM Southeast Region WISP Challenges and Accomplishments Network with other WISPs in the state and talk about problems, solutions, and trials we have faced and overcome. 3:15 PM - 3:45 PM More Exhibitor and Networking Time 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM How is WISPA Helping You? Have you never heard of WISPA? Did you know there are over 800 members from the WISP Industry that have developed a grassroots community that lobbies the FCC and Congress for better rules and laws to protect our interests. Some great things are happening with additional spectrum right now. You will hear a full review of current and future programs. <http://www.wispapalooza.net/> Join us at WISPAPALOOZA 2014 in Las Vegas, Oct. 11th - 18th Respectfully, Rick Harnish Executive Director WISPA 260-622-5699 Cell 866-317-2851 Ext. 101 WISPA Office 260-622-5774 Direct Line Skype: rick.harnish. [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> (Rick and Trina)
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