Serving Michigan homes and businesses for over 15 years
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MITA Expert Testifies At Committee Hearing |
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On August 25, 2009, the Michigan House of Representatives, Energy & Technology Committee held another hearing in the ongoing
Dr. August Ankum, of QSI Consulting provided the committee with a valuable perspective on the history of inter-company telecom finance. |
An additional hearing was held on September 1st and included testimony from Verizon, Climax Telephone, Michigan Citizens Council, and |
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The H-3 substitute that TAM members & AT&T negotiated set up a fund that should make CLECs whole. |
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The FCC established long ago that intrastate access rates should be much lower than they are. |
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Several states have recently looked at this issue and decided to mandate lower intrastate access charges. |
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The fund set forth in the H-3 substitute only can be drawn from by TAM members. It is estimated that CLECs would lose as much as |
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The FCC is currently conducting a comprehensive review of all intercarrier compensation. Intrastate access charges are just one part of |
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It is true that many states have recently looked at this issue, no state has enacted a law that mandates that a telecom competitor |
| CLECs Bring Innovation and Savings to Schools, Hospitals, and Governments |
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“Our hospital has benefited greatly from local telecommunications competition. We are saving thousands of dollars annually and experience improved reliability and service with advanced fiber optic technology. |
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Further we are gratified to know that our money we now spend on telecommunications stays in Shiawassee county.” |
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“We are gratified to know that our money we now spend on telecommunications stays in Shiawassee County.”
Frank Fear, Chief Information Officer, Memorial Healthcare, Owosso
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Arialink’s impact on Michigan Schools has been dramatic. New fiber optic lines have resulted in immediate cost savings, regional resource sharing and substantial upgrades to education technology. In one example, the Ingham ISD, increased its broadband capacity by over 100 times at 15% less cost, and established a cost sharing software licensing arrangement with the Muskegon ISD saving over $400,000 in the first year. |
The fiber optic technology also permits high definition distance education and other advanced IT services. |
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“The Public/Private Partnership between Iosco RESA and M-33 Access is truly a model, not only for Michigan, but for the United States as a whole. After seven years of partnership Iosco RESA has found M-33 Access to be exemplary, not only in providing advice or assistance, but also as a willing partner to further the student’s education.” |
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M-33 Access, headquartered in Rose City, Michigan, is a leader in rural Northeast Michigan’s internet, broadband and DSL industry. Most notably, M-33 provides service to 14 school districts and over 52 schools. Other industries that benefit from M-33 service include community colleges, private schools, and libraries. |
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Clear Rate Communications provides extensive telecom service throughout the entire state. Not only do they provide service to consumers, but they are providing a substantial cost savings to the auto industry. Car dealerships and automotive suppliers have an intense need for sophisticated communications technology. Clear Rate’s track record of customized telecommunication service increases efficiency and productivity in this competitive global marketplace. |
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Kevin Schoen, President and founder of ACD.net headquartered in Lansing, serves over 20,000 customers statewide. Kevin is known for his technological innovation and entrepreneurship. In 2007, he sprang to action assisting the Lansing Police Department with the installation of security cameras in high crime areas using his patented approach to wireless technology. |
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Unlike many of the big telecom companies that outsource their call centers overseas, Michigan based TelNet Worldwide has its call center right in the heart of the U.P. From humble beginnings, TelNet’s “Superior Connect” Contact Center employs over 50 people right in downtown Marquette. The Contact Center handles complex support for telecom and energy services for Michigan and beyond. Providing high-tech jobs to Michigan’s U.P. is evidence of TelNet’s commitment to Michigan. “Above all, it’s about taking care of our customers. We are committed to ensuring that Michigan businesses have access to high quality, affordable telecommunications options,” company founder and President Mark Iannuzzi said. |
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Michigan Internet & Telecommunications Alliance |
The Michigan Internet & Telecommunications Alliance was formed as an outgrowth of the Michigan Communications Carriers Association along with Internet Service Providers, Web hosting facilities, software programmers and engineers. Its purpose is to inform public policy makers about the importance of creating a competitive telecommunications environment in Michigan. |
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Phone: 517-913-5109 |
