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Manager's Memo - For the Week Ending June 27, 2008
Governor Signs Telecom Bill into Law: Governor Matt Blunt has signed HB 1779, legislation that provides increased pricing and regulatory flexibility for ILECS, CLECS and VoIP providers. The provisions of the new law will become effective August 28.
The Governor's executive action late yesterday concludes work on the far-reaching measure that enjoyed wide bi-partisan support in both the House and Senate. The Governor's comments on approval of the new law are available here.
MOREnet Briefing Added to Conference Program: Attendees at the MTIA Annual Conference will have an opportunity to meet with the executive team of MOREnet to learn how to better do business with the Internet provider. The meeting, to be held at the St. Charles Convention Center 30 minutes following the adjournment of the conference on Wednesday, August 13, will include a review of the agency's bid procedure and a discussion of ways to improve the process.
MOREnet, the Missouri Research and Education Network, was established in 1991 to provide Internet connectivity and technical support to the state's K-12 schools, colleges, public libraries, health care facilities, state government and other affiliated entities. For more information, visit their web site at www.more.net
Conference Room Block Closes MONDAY -- Make Reservations Today: Call today in order to get the very best rate on hotel reservations for the 2008 MTIA Annual Conference at the Embassy Suites in St. Charles, Missouri. The deadline has been extended through close of business, Monday, July 14. After that date, all unsold rooms will be released and the conference rate will not be available to you.
Call the Embassy Suites today at 636-946-5544 or 800-EMBASSY and ask specifically for the MTIA Room Block. For a complete conference agenda and registration, visit us online at www.mtia.org
Study Says Some Dial-Up Users Don't Want Upgrade: A new study reveals a surprising fact about broadband deployment --- a significant number of potential customers just aren't interested. A study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project says only 14 percent use dial-up because high speed broadband isn't available to them. About 35 percent of dial-up users say the price to upgrade is too high, while nearly 20 percent say no incentive would persuade them to switch.
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