For Immediate Release
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Wireless Outage Reporting Issues to be Addressed During June 21 ATIS INFO-SYNC Program
June 14, 2001, Washington, D.C. - The Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) will present a program on "Wireless Network Outage Reporting" on June 21 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, via ATIS INFO-SYNC -- a "real time" web conference program. Speakers will include AT&T Network Vice President P.J. Aduskevicz; Gary Pellegrino, president of CommFlow Resources Inc.; and Bernie Farrell, manager of the National Coordinating Center for Telecommunications at the National Communications System (NCS).
| About the Program: | "Wireless Outage Reporting Issues" will focus on developments by the industry to develop outage reporting techniques similar to those required of wireline service providers by the FCC. The FCC has asked its advisory body, the Network Reliability and Interoperability Council (NRIC) to recommend reporting for non-wireline service providers (e.g., CMRS (Commercial Mobile Radio Service), satellite, cable, data networking, & ISP (Internet Service Providers). Specifically, should they use the same mandatory outage report as the traditional wireline service providers use to report to the FCC under CFR 63.100 requirements? In the interest of deregulation, NRIC participants redirected the approach towards a voluntary trial as opposed to a mandatory consideration. The FCC agreed with a voluntary one-year trial, which commenced on August 1, 2000 and remanded to the NRIC to kick off the letter starting the voluntary trial with reporting to the NCS/NCC (National Communications System/National Coordinating Center) for Telecommunications. Presently, the trial end date is proposed for an extension to November 15, 2001. This ATIS INFO-SYNC program will provide you with the background and information regarding the process to assist in your decision and participation. |
| About INFO-SYNC: | The ATIS INFO-SYNC Web Conference Series utilizes interactive Web-based technology and conference calling for delivery of important industry presentations in "real time" to your home or office. INFO-SYNC participants are able to view presentation handouts on their laptop or PC while listening to and participating in INFO-SYNC presentations with other attendees via conference call. The ATIS INFO-SYNC series saves time, travel and dollars while providing breaking news on the hottest technical and operational issues facing the telecommunications industry. To register contact Megan Hayes at 202/662-8653 or mhayes@atis.org. |
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The Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) is a member company organization that defines standards and operating procedures for the telecommunications industry. Nearly 3,000 experts from 500 telecommunications companies participate in ATIS committees, whose work focus includes network interconnection standards, number portability, improved data transmission, wireless communications, Internet telephony, toll-free access, and order and billing issues. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) frequently refers operations issues to ATIS committees for recommended solutions. Members of ATIS and committee participants include, but are not limited to, telecommunications service providers, manufacturers, software developers, resellers, enhanced service providers, and providers of operations support.
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