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Table of Contents
Event Chairman’s Welcome...............................................................................................................1
Sponsors................................................................................................................................................... 2
Keynote Presentations........................................................................................................................ 3
Networking, Awards, & Special Events......................................................................................... 4
Schedule-at-a-Glance.......................................................................................................................... 6
Pre-Conference Seminars.................................................................................................................. 8
Breakout Sessions................................................................................................................................. 9
Exhibit Hall.............................................................................................................................................. 12
Hotel Information................................................................................................................................. 13
CCA Board of Directors..................................................................................................................... 14
Events Committee............................................................................................................................... 15
Registration Packages & Pricing.................................................................................................... 16
BE WHERE THE CARRIERS ARE!
CCA events bring the decision-makers in the competitive mobile ecosystem — carriers,
technology experts, network builders, consultants, media, analysts, and industry
influencers — together for networking, learning and sharing best practices. Attendees
have the opportunity to hear from and speak with the executives who are driving
the mobile industry forward.
CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS
• Keynote presentations from Industry Leaders
• Extensive networking opportunities — including the Annual Golf Tournament
• The latest industry technologies and innovations
WHY ATTEND?
Kick off Super Mobility Week at CCA! Hear from top industry thought leaders as they
discuss topics directly impacting business and innovative ways to drive revenue.
Featuring four core tracks: The Bottom Line (Business Development), Over the Horizon
(Technical) , Standing Out (Marketing/Customer Service) and Policy & Trends; a wide
array of topics including important competitive policy issues; and discussions on the
pathway to 4GLTE, there is something for everyone in your organization.
Find out more at www.cca-convention.org.
Welcome to CCA’s 2014 Annual
Convention at The Cosmopolitan
of Las Vegas!
I am delighted to welcome you to
the premier event for competitive
carriers as CCA kicks off Super
Mobility Week in Las Vegas this
fall. CCA’s Annual Convention is
“where the carriers are,” and there
is no better place to meet and
network with decision makers and
stakeholders in the competitive
mobile ecosystem. With more than 100 carriers in our
association, CCA’s Annual Convention makes for a prime
gathering place for carriers to discuss their most pressing needs and meet with fellow stakeholders in the
wireless industry that make up the competitive carrier
marketplace.
CCA has once again put together an outstanding lineup of
speakers including keynote remarks from Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Tom Wheeler on
Monday, September 8. Chairman Wheeler has time and
again stated the importance of competition in the wireless
industry, and I could think of no better speaker to address
our audience on the first day of the show. I look forward to
hearing his remarks and learning more about the FCC’s
plans for the upcoming months, as decisions on competitive policy issues, such as the 600 MHz incentive auction,
are critically important to our companies.
CCA’s Events Committee has planned an outstanding
educational program for the breakout sessions. These
sessions provide unique opportunities for attendees to
hear directly from industry thought leaders in a variety
of different areas. Breakout sessions in four tracks — The
Bottom Line (Business Development), Over the Horizon
(Technical), Standing Out (Marketing and Customer
Service) and Policy & Trends — will cover a range of
issues including Cloud Network Virtualization, Managing
Consumer Expectations, Monetizing LTE Services, and
The Regulatory Landscape in Washington, DC. The
educational sessions are a big part of the event, and I encourage you to attend the sessions.
In addition to the breakout sessions, there are a number
of educational opportunities on the Pre-Conference Day
on Monday, September 8. FierceWireless is back hosting
their Executive Breakfast on LTE Roaming, and Gigaom
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will also host a session focused on Enterprise Mobility
where they will share information from their latest study
on trends in mobile security, management and compliance. These sponsored sessions add value to the attendee experience and provide additional educational
opportunities for you to enjoy.
One very important part of CCA’s Annual Convention
each year is the Annual Meeting. Taking place on Monday,
September 8, the Annual Meeting provides all members
— carriers, associates and affiliates — the opportunity to
hear about the state of the association and meet the
2014/2015 Board of Directors who are voted on by the
carrier members. Your participation is extremely important, and I look forward to seeing you there.
Another significant aspect of the Annual Convention is
the exhibit hall. CCA’s exhibit hall is the best place to
network, conduct business, see new products and
services, and meet others in the wireless industry. CCA
events could not happen without the support of our
associate members, and I encourage you to spend time
on the floor, visit their booths and enjoy the receptions
that take place in the exhibit hall.
And don’t forget CCA’s Annual Golf Tournament on
Sunday, September 7. The golf outing has been a tradition
of CCA since the very beginning of the association; it is a
fun and unique networking opportunity for participants to
visit with old friends and meet new industry contacts.
There are limited slots for the golf tournament, so sign up
early to reserve your space at The Revere Golf Club.
It’s certainly going to be a busy week in Las Vegas this
year, and I invite you to start the week off right with
CCA. With an outstanding educational program featuring industry leaders and experts, CCA’s 2014 Annual
Convention is not to be missed.
I look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas.
Sincerely,
Jim Hyde
President & CEO, nTelos Wireless
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FEATURED
SPEAKERS
Chairman, Federal
Communications
Commission
Charles Ding
Corporate SVP, Huawei
Technologies USA
Gowton Achaibar
COO, Head of Operations,
Ericsson North
America
Jay Ellison
EVP, Sales and Customer
Service, U.S. Cellular
Mike Allen
VP, Global Channel &
Alliances, Alcatel-Lucent
Kevin Fitchard
Senior Writer, Gigaom
Steven K. Berry
President & CEO,
Competitive Carriers
Association
James Hyde
President & CEO,
nTelos Wireless
Stephen Bye
CTO, Sprint
Hu Meena
President & CEO,
C Spire Wireless
Mary Clark
CMO, Syniverse
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NETWORKING, AWARDS & SPECIAL EVENTS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
CCA Annual Golf Tournament
Chairman’s Welcome
Reception
The Revere Golf Club
6:30p.m. – 9:30p.m.
2600 Hampton Road, Henderson, NV 89052
What a better way to kick-off Super
(877) 746-5337 | www.reveregolf.com
Mobility Week and your CCA Annual
9:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M.
Convention experience than a poolside
celebration at The Cosmopolitan of Las
Vegas. Networking opportunities abound
as CCA’s Chairman welcomes everyone to
CCA’s Annual Convention! The Chairman’s
Welcome Reception is a great way to
unwind, connect with old friends, and
meet new contacts. Dinner and beverages
will be provided.
Sponsored in
part by:
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
Kick-off your Annual Convention experience by
joining your peers for the annual CCA Golf Tournament. Just a few short minutes outside of Las Vegas,
The Revere Golf Club offers a unique challenging course that should
not be missed. With panoramic views of the Las Vegas Strip and
Connect Over Coffee
(Exhibit Hall)
mountains beyond, you’ll enjoy a “revolutionary” Troon Golf Experi-
10:30a.m. – 12:00p.m.
ence at The Revere Golf Club. Space is limited, so register early!
Come grab a cup of coffee or tea and
• Additional registration of $175.00 per golfer is required for CCA
start networking when the exhibit hall
Members. Non-member price is $200.00 per golfer. Prices
opens on Monday morning. Visit with the
increase after August 8, 2014.
exhibitors and start making connections
• You must be registered for the CCA Annual Convention to
early on the Pre-Conference Day.
participate in the tournament.
• Fee includes bus transportation, breakfast, lunch, refreshments,
green fees, cart, and awards reception.
• Buses will depart The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas promptly at
7:30 A.M.
Golf Tournament Sponsored by:
Carriers’ Appreciation
Reception
(Exhibit Hall)
4:30p.m. – 7:00p.m.
Join us in the exhibit hall for the perfect
opportunity to mingle with colleagues in
a relaxed environment while browsing
solutions from our industry vendors. Enjoy
a beverage and light hors d’oeuvres.
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NETWORKING, AWARDS & SPECIAL EVENTS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Exhibitor Reception (Exhibit Hall)
4:00pm – 6:00p.m.
Sponsored in
part by:
Wrap-up Tuesday evening by networking with your peers as you browse innovative
technology solutions and services in the exhibit hall. Beverages and light hors
d’oeuvres will be provided.
Annual Achievement Awards
Nominations are open!
Each year, CCA recognizes outstanding members in five
categories and presents awards during the opening
General Session at our Annual Convention. To be eligible,
nominees must be a current and active member of the
Competitive Carriers Association who has made contributions during the past year. Award recipients are
selected based on your nominations and awards are
presented in each of these five categories:
DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP
AWARD
past year. Please note: The outgoing
ing dedicated service to their
Chairman is not eligible for this
community. The recipient of this
The Distinguished Leadership
award, as he/she is honored with
award has gone above and beyond
Award is given to the outgoing CCA
the Distinguished Leadership
the normal call of duty, reflecting
Chairman of the Board in recogni-
Award.
positively on the wireless industry
tion of the extraordinary service
and leadership the Chairman has
provided CCA over the past year.
CCA presents this award in grateful
appreciation for the Chairman of
the Board’s superior leadership and
dedication to our Association.
NEKO HAMLETT ASSOCIATE
MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARD
and particularly on competitive
carriers.
Member of the Year Award is
INDUSTRY INNOVATION
AWARD
named in honor of Neko Hamlett, a
The Industry Innovation Award is
longtime friend of CCA. This award
presented to an individual and/or
The Neko Hamlett Associate
honors an Associate Member who
company for making an outstanding
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
AWARD
has demonstrated exceptional
innovative contribution to the
service and dedication to the CCA
wireless industry. Whether through
The Outstanding Achievement
and the wireless industry in general
technology development or ad-
Award honors the efforts of an
over the past year.
vanced marketing techniques, this
individual in the cellular telecommunications industry who has made
extraordinary contributions to the
wireless industry and the Competitive Carriers Association over the
OUTSTANDING SERVICE
AWARD
The Outstanding Service Award is
presented annually in recognition of
award honors a creative, forward-thinking achievement that is
most noteworthy throughout the
industry.
a person’s or company’s outstand-
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SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE
Track Identifier
For details see
pages 9 – 11
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OVER THE
HORIZON
STANDING OUT
POLICY &
TRENDS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
3:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Registration Open
9:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M.
CCA Golf Tournament
(Bus departs hotel at 7:30 am - Tournament begins at 9:00 am Shotgun Start)
2:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Exhibitor Set-Up*
5:30 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Events Committee Meeting
6:00 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.
Welcome Remarks
6:30 P.M. – 9:30 P.M.
Chairman’s Welcome Reception; Sponsored in part by Alcatel-Lucent
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
7:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Registration Open
7:45 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.
FierceWireless Executive Breakfast; Sponsored by Sprint
9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.
Pre-Conference Seminars
9:15 A.M. – 2:45 P.M.
Andrew Seybold Wireless University: LTE for CCA Members — A not-so-technical
tutorial (Lunch break from 12:00 P.M. – 1:30 P.M.)
10:15 A.M. – 10:30 A.M.
Associate Member Meeting (Exhibit Hall)
10:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Connect Over Coffee (Exhibit Hall Opens)
12:00 P.M. – 1:30 P.M.
Luncheon Seminar; Sponsored by T-Mobile US
1:30 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.
Pre-Conference Seminars
2:45 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.
CCA Annual Meeting
3:30 P.M. – 4:15 P.M.
Keynote Remarks – FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler
4:30 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Carriers’ Appreciation Reception (Exhibit Hall)
7:30 P.M. – 9:30 P.M.
CCA After-Hours Party; Sponsored by TNS
*Times subject to change. For updated exhibitor information visit cca-convention.org.
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SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
7:00 A.M. – 5:30 P.M.
Registration Open
7:30 A.M. – 8:00 A.M.
Continental Breakfast; Sponsored by Ericsson
8:00 A.M. – 8:15 A.M.
Welcome Remarks
Steven K. Berry, President & CEO, Competitive Carriers Association
8:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.
Keynote Presentations & Awards Ceremony
10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.
Session 101:
Monetizing LTE
Services: Building a
Business Case
Session 102:
Complimenting
Carriers Macro
Coverage with Small
Cells and Wi-Fi
11:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.
1:45 P.M. – 2:45 P.M.
Session 103:
Marketing as a
Nationwide Carrier with
Limited Resources
Exhibit Hall Open (Lunch Served)
Session 201:
Cloud Network
Virtualization
Session 202:
Quality of Consumer
Experience
Session 203:
Best Practices for
Retail Sales
1:45 P.M. – 4:15 P.M.
CCA Board of Directors Meeting
2:45 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Coffee Break
3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Session 104:
600 MHz Spectrum
Auction: Are You
Ready?
Session 301:
Evolving Operator:
2014 & Beyond
Session 302:
Managing Consumer
Expectations on the
Device
Session 303:
Contact Center
Technology
Session 204:
The Regulatory
Landscape: Updates
and Hot Issues in
Washington
Session 304:
Bringing High Speed
Broadband to Rural
America
4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Exhibitor Reception (Exhibit Hall); Sponsored in part by Interop Technologies
6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Exhibit Hall Breakdown (Exhibitors)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
7:30 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.
Registration Open
8:00 A.M. – 8:30 A.M.
Continental Breakfast; Sponsored by Nokia
8:30 A.M. – 9:15 A.M.
Keynote Speakers
9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.
Competitive Carrier CEO Roundtable
10:15 A.M.
Convention Concludes
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PRE-CONFERENCE SEMINARS
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
Sponsored by:
7:45 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.
EXECUTIVE BREAKFAST
LTE ROAMING—WITH WHOM AND HOW MUCH?
Phil Goldstein, Editor, FierceWireless – moderator
The national carriers have all largely completed their LTE build outs, but many rural areas still
lack LTE coverage. Some competitive carriers have launched LTE networks of their own, but
do not have national footprints. What are the best ways to gain access to nationwide LTE
coverage? What issues do competitive carriers need to work through achieve such coverage,
and is it even possible? Should competitive carriers only seek to strike roaming deals with
national carriers who share their legacy 2G and 3G network technologies? Competitive
carriers also must decide whether to forge national LTE roaming agreements or regional ones.
Additional fee of $50.00 per person is required. Fee includes breakfast and refreshments.
Sponsored by:
9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.
ENTERPRISE MOBILITY—WHY HASN’T IT FAILED AND WHAT CAN
WE DO?
Cormac Foster, Research Director, Gigaom Research
No one doubts the necessity of a mobilized workforce, but enterprise mobility has stalled. Despite
years of investment and the availability of comprehensive, powerful tools, mobility has changed
very little since the advent of the iPhone. Few large enterprises have evolved their mobility
programs beyond email, calendaring, and PIM, and productivity is suffering. What is creating this
inertia, where is IT looking for solutions, and how can carriers position themselves to offer the
types of solutions enterprises require? Cormac Foster will present findings from the latest Gigaom
Research IT Buyers Survey and discuss trends in mobile security, management, and compliance.
9:15 A.M. – 2:45 P.M.
LTE FOR CCA MEMBERS—A NOT-SO-TECHNICAL TUTORIAL
Additional registration fee of $199 is required.
For the first time in the history of mobility, a worldwide standard is being deployed. Learn from the successes and
failures of network operators that deployed this technology early and what will come next with LTE Advanced.
The LTE worldwide broadband standard is changing mobility forever. In this session we will first delve into the
technologies, spectrum, deployments, ecosystems, and devices. Then we will impart an understanding of the implications and prepare you for the future as Andrew Seybold shares his observations and predictions.
This seminar is a must-attend for professionals involved in every aspect of wireless. You will understand the latest trends
and their implications get a glimpse into 2015 and 2016 and prepare yourself and your company for what lies ahead.
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CONFERENCE SESSION BLOCK 1
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.
Session 101: MONETIZING LTE SERVICES: BUILDING A BUSINESS CASE
You already understand the costs associated with building and operating your LTE Network. This
session will help you validate the costs of building and operating your LTE network, and will also
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explore opportunities for generating incremental revenue. For example, you may develop partnerships with OTT providers, use policy enforcement to create revenue-centric data plans, and
explore sponsored data usage such as streaming video.
Session 102: COMPLIMENTING CARRIERS MACRO COVERAGE WITH
SMALL CELLS AND WI-FI
Dean Fresonke, SVP, Business Development, ClearSky Technologies, Inc. - moderator
OVER THE
HORIZON
Venu Mallipeddi, Sales Engineer, Alcatel-Lucent
Justin Paul, Head of OSS Marketing, Amdocs
Today’s mobile network operators are challenged to improve network performance, increase customer QOE, while at the same time reducing cost. This session will focus on the benefits and challenges of
utilizing Heterogeneous Networks. Please join us as we provide a Heterogeneous Network Industry
update, explore implementation requirements, and provide lessons learned from industry leaders.
Session 103: MARKETING AS A NATIONWIDE CARRIER WITH LIMITED
RESOURCES
Tom White, Executive Sales, JTWO Wireless, LLC - moderator
STANDING OUT
Chuck Harris, EVP Alliance Development, NetAmerica Alliance
Michelle Tonietti-Goodman, Group Manager-Marketing & Sales Support, Bluegrass Cellular
In today’s mobile industry, to be competitive, smaller carriers must engage their customers just like
their nationwide counterparts. Carriers with limited resources and staff must find ways to optimize
systems and processes to maximize their efforts. Join this session to learn how to automate your
marketing techniques including social media, online presence, campaign management, and more.
Hear directly from the experts on the tools you need to make an impression on customers.
Session 104: 600 MHZ SPECTRUM AUCTION: ARE YOU READY?
Howard Buskirk, Executive Senior Editor, Communications Daily - moderator
Kathleen Ham, Vice President, Federal Regulatory Affairs, T-Mobile US
POLICY &
TRENDS
Jeff Marks, Senior Counsel – Director Regulatory Affairs, Alcatel-Lucent
Joan Marsh, VP, Federal Regulatory, AT&T
Ben Moncrief, VP – Government Relations, C Spire Wireless
Jonathan Spalter, Chair, Mobile Future
The 600 MHz spectrum auction is drawing near. What should carriers be prepared for? What
decisions have been made by the FCC, and what decisions are still on the table? Learn about
rules, eligibility, and procedural requirements to effectively compete in the incentive auction.
What lessons can be learned from the H Block and AWS auctions? Join this session to hear from
the experts on what to expect in 2015 and how carriers can best prepare for the auction.
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CONFERENCE SESSION BLOCK 2
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1:45 P.M. – 2:45 P.M.
Session 201: CLOUD NETWORK VIRTUALIZATION
Chris Croupe, Director, Global Strategic Marketing, Alcatel-Lucent
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The days of hardware boxes and big switching centers are numbered. As consumers and businesses have done, carriers are focusing on their core business and turning to the cloud to drive
down costs, enhance productivity and deliver new revenue. Encompassing many options that
once required expensive gear, operations staff, power, cooling and operations and engineering
staff, the cloud offers voice, messaging, packet core, OSS/BSS, billing and more. This session will
explore the options, business cases and trade-offs that service providers face when outsourcing
network and IT functions to the cloud.
Session 202: QUALITY OF CONSUMER EXPERIENCE
OVER THE
HORIZON
Howard Sears, VP of Sales, Tecore Networks - moderator
Jeff Bankston, Technical Sales Director – US Wireless Accounts, Alcatel-Lucent
Fred Farrell, VP of Business Development, Interop Technologies
Jake Kasper, Product Development Manager, Cellular One of East Central Illinois
As subscribers’ use of sophisticated data intensive services such as music and video streaming
continues to increase, network operators must maintain quality of service that consumers expect. Join
this session to learn about ways network operators can maximize the customer experience including
leveraging policy control to maximize network capacity and optimize customer satisfaction.
Session 203: BEST PRACTICES FOR RETAIL SALES
Michael Kennedy, Director, Business Development, Carolina West Wireless - moderator
Jonathan Bergman, Founder and CEO, Hire Well Now
STANDING OUT
Liz Robinson, VP, Mobile Devices & Accessories, TESSCO
As the cost of devices increase, there is growing pressure to offset rising subsidies with profit based
sales. This session addresses the development of your retail culture with recruiting fundamentals,
training guidance, and incentive strategies to move your sales force from order takers to sales makers.
Session 204: THE REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: UPDATES AND HOT
ISSUES IN WASHINGTON
POLICY &
TRENDS
Brendan Carr, Legal Advisor, Wireless, Public Safety and International, Office of Commissioner
Ajit Pai, FCC (invited)
David Goldman, Senior Legal Advisor, Office of Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, FCC (invited)
Erin McGrath, Legal Advisor, Wireless, Public Safety and International, Office of Commissioner
O’Rielly, FCC (invited)
It’s a busy time in Washington. Congress is in the midst of an election year, and Chairman Wheeler is closing in on his one year anniversary as FCC Chairman, but competitive issues remain front
and center for competitive carriers. Panelists in this session will discuss issues that will impact
competitive carriers, including data retention, cybersecurity, privacy, FirstNet, ‘96 Act updates,
impacts of auction decisions, and what to expect in the months ahead.
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CONFERENCE SESSION BLOCK 3
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Session 301: EVOLVING OPERATOR: 2014 & BEYOND
The wireless industry is changing at rapid pace, and carriers must adapt to stay in the game.
Business as usual simply won’t work anymore. Are you up for it? Find out in this session as
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panelists explore the disruptive evolution successful carriers have embraced.
Session 302: MANAGING CONSUMER EXPECTATIONS ON THE DEVICE
Sascha Segan, Lead Analyst, Mobile, PC Magazine - moderator
Lini Karmarkar, Product Manager, Interop Technologies
OVER THE
HORIZON
Josh Matthews, CEO, Apkudo
Ryan Sullivan, VP, Product Engineering & Development, Sprint
Many carriers still face challenges getting devices. And it’s not just about getting the device —
it’s also about making sure it works as advertised on your network. Predicting the quality of user
experience is critical. Come to this session to see how carriers are maintaining a quality device
catalog and properly planning their device roadmap.
Session 303: CONTACT CENTER TECHNOLOGY
Lee Harris, Director, CareCall, Inc.
Daniel H. Kowalke, VP Business Development, Assurant Solutions - Mobile Services
STANDING OUT
The tools for managing customer relationships have evolved far beyond the basic Call Center
Technologies. No more can you rely on a single medium for communicating with your customers.
Today’s Contact Center Technologies include voice, messaging, social-media, and text solutions.
Our esteemed panel of speakers will share how their businesses have succeeded by finding the
right solution to fit their budgets, and as a result have become more closely connected to their
customers.
Session 304: BRINGING HIGH SPEED BROADBAND TO RURAL AMERICA
Paul Kirby, Senior Editor, TR Daily – moderator
Doug Minster, VP, Government & Regulatory Affairs, Atlantic Tele-Network (invited)
POLICY &
TRENDS
Christopher Nierman, Senior Counsel, Federal Affairs, GCI
Julia Tanner, General Counsel, Cellular One
As part of the FCC’s review of phasing out plain old telephone service (POTS) and transitioning to
all IP-based networks, the Commission asked network operators to provide ideas and conduct a
series of technology trials in certain areas, including rural locations. The goal is to find more efficient, cost-effective ways to support broadband deployment in rural areas. Join this panel for an
update on the IP transition and hear firsthand on the successes, challenges and opportunities
associated with deploying high-speed broadband to rural America. Learn how the IP Transition will
impact all aspects of broadband delivery going forward, from interconnection to funding programs.
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EXHIBIT HALL
EXHIBIT HALL HOURS
MONDAY: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
TUESDAY: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
EXHIBITOR LISTING
4G Unwired, Inc.
Eupen Cable USA
Logicus, LLC
Sandvine
Aicent
Exacaster
Mavenir Systems
Shields Environmental, Inc.
AirWay Technologies, Inc.
Flash Technology
MCE Systems Limited
Signal Point Systems
Alcatel - Lucent
FORSK
Mosaik Solutions
Syniverse
ATME Group, LLC
GetWireless, LLC
NetAmerica Alliance
Tecore Networks
BEC Technologies, Inc.
Globecomm
NetScout
Telmar Network Technology
bnetTV
GTL (USA) Inc.
NISC
Telsasoft
ClearSky Technologies
Huawei Technologies USA
Nu Alien, Inc.
Tempest Telecom Solutions
Comfone
IDI Billing Solutions
OSG Billing Services
Transaction Network Services
CommSoft
Infoblox
Peerless Network
TWR Lighting, Inc.
CCA
Ingram Micro Mobility
Planet Cellular, Inc.
Valmont Site Pro 1
Cycle30
Innovative Systems
ProtectCELL
Velleros, Inc.
Digicell International, Inc.
Interop Technologies
PSA
Victory Info Services 360
Digital Innovations
Intrado
Quality One Wireless
Walker & Associates
Ekinops
iQmetrix
Raycap, Inc.
ZTE USA
Equinox Information Systems
ITL, LLC
RCR Wireless
Ericsson
Katalyst Group, Inc.
Rosenberger Site Solutions, LLC
For up-to-date exhibitor listings or to see current floorplan with space
available, please visit the event website www.cca-convention.org
DON’T SEE YOUR COMPANY ON THE LIST?
BOOTH SPACE IS FILLING UP QUICKLY!
Contact Kate Grahn at [email protected] or
202.747.0737 for pricing and information.
DRIVE TRAFFIC TO YOUR BOOTH BY SIGNING UP FOR CCA’S PASSPORT TO PRIZES!
Convention attendees will receive the “passport” when they check-in at the registration desk containing a list of
participating exhibitors. After having their card stamped by all participating exhibitors, the attendee returns the card
to be eligible for a large number of great prizes. CCA staff will collect the prizes and will draw winners for all prizes
15 minutes prior to the close of the exhibit hall.
Space is limited to 10 exhibitors! Contact Kate Grahn for more information.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
VICE CHAIRMAN
SECRETARY
Jonathan D. Foxman
James Hyde
Michael Prior
MTPCS, LLC, dba Cellular One
nTelos Wireless
Atlantic Tele-Network, Inc.
TREASURER
PRESIDENT & CEO
Brian Spurgeon
Steven K. Berry
Chat Mobility
Competitive Carriers Association
DIRECTORS
Terry Addington
Thomas Cullen
Charles Marsh
J. Craven Shumaker
SI Wireless LLC dba
MobileNation
DISH Network, LLC
Alcatel-Lucent
Jerry Easom
Steven Marshall
Iowa Wireless Services, LLC
dba iWireless
Kelly Bond
Syniverse
American Tower Corporation
Ed Eichler
Linda Martin
Agri-Valley
Communications, Inc.
dba Thumb Cellular
Keystone Wireless dba
Immix Wireless
Craig Stein
Hu Meena
Slayton Stewart
John Gockley
C Spire Wireless
Carolina West Wireless
David Miller
Michael S. Vanderwoude
T-Mobile US
Cincinnati Bell Wireless LLC
Danny Parker
Ron Whaley
Velleros, Inc.
OSG Billing Services
Patrick Riordan
Eric Woody
Rick Mace
New Cell, Inc. dba Cellcom
Union Wireless
Transaction Network
Services
Damian Sazama
Public Service Wireless, Inc.
Dan Boyette
GCI Communications Corp.
Roger Bundridge
Northwest Missouri Cellular
Stephen Bye
Sprint
John Chiorando
Quality One Wireless, Inc.
Roger Cox
Atlantic Seawinds
Communications T/A
ATMC Wireless, LLC
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U.S. Cellular
Mike Hagg
HTC, Inc.
Don Horsley
SouthernLINC Wireless
Ron Smith
Bluegrass Cellular, Inc.
Ericsson
Interop Technologies
BE WHERE THE CARRIERS ARE! CCA-CONVENTION.ORG
EVENTS COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE Jim Hyde
CHAIR nTelos Wireless
COMMITTEE Rajesh Balachanran
Prodapt
Brian Barber
Intrado
Ed Barrett
SecurityCoverage, Inc.
Clay Bodnarek
eSecuritel, a Brightstar
company
Brett Calder
Globecomm
Lucas Caruso
Pine Cellular
Mark Castlemen
Vobi, Inc.
Bryan Darr
Mosaik Solutions
Scott Donlea
NetAmerica Alliance
Robin Fentress
Debbi Howard
Kevin Mitchell
Howard Sears
East Kentucky Wireless
dba Appalachian
Wireless
Alianza
Tecore Networks
Shelly Moore
William G. Simitses
Illinois Valley Cellular
Numerex
Shacar Oren
Brian Silvestri
Neurotic Media
WeDo Technologies
Jude O’Sullivan
Sophia Skaggs
Carolina West
Wireless
Ericsson
Steve Parrot
Brightstar
Corrina Hudsonpillar
Nex-Tech Wireless, LLC
Donna Jones
Nokia
Matt Jones
Nokia
Michael Kennedy
Carolina West Wireless
Brian Kirk
Network IP
Curtis M. Knobloch
Telispire, PCS
Daniel Kowalke
Assurant Solutions
Kevin Kutcher
CHR Solutions, Inc.
TNS
David Peters
Aicent
Vince Picariello
Tom White
OSG Billing Services
JTWO Wireless
Bill Poellmitz
Sherry Woodard
ClearSky Technologies
Ericsson
Troy Reynolds
Colleen Wright
Bluegrass Cellular
Cellular One of East
Central Illinois
Jennifer Roberts
Steve Lemler
ProtectCell
John Geasa
Northwest Missouri
Cellular
Elda Rudd
Lee Harris
CareCall, Inc.
Todd Hollingsworth
Illinois Valley Cellular
CCA STAFF Steven K. Berry
LIAISONS
Lucy Tutwiler
Greg Lisovoy
Amdocs
Judy Maki
Cellcom
David West
Equinox Information
Systems
Bluegrass Cellular
Globecomm
Angela Streight
Tempest Telecom
Brad Rumer
Bluegrass Cellular
Damian Sazama
Interop Technologies
Kate Grahn
Kaitlin Craig
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SEPT.
10
TUESDAY
SEPTEMEBR 9
MONDAY
SEPTEMBER 8
SEPT.
7
REGISTRATION PACKAGES + PRICING
Attendee
(CCA Member)*
Attendee
(Non-member)
Exhibitor**
Spouse
EARLY BIRD
SAVINGS
(Before 8/8)
EARLY BIRD
SAVINGS
(Before 8/8)
EARLY BIRD
SAVINGS
(Before 8/8)
EARLY BIRD
SAVINGS
(Before 8/8)
$695
$1,445
$695
$295
STANDARD PRICING
(After 8/8)
STANDARD PRICING
(After 8/8)
STANDARD PRICING
(After 8/8)
STANDARD PRICING
(After 8/8)
$795
$1,545
$795
$295
PACKAGE INCLUDES
PACKAGE INCLUDES
PACKAGE INCLUDES
PACKAGE INCLUDES
Chairman’s Welcome
Reception
Chairman’s Welcome
Reception
Chairman’s Welcome
Reception
Chairman’s Welcome
Reception
Pre-Conference Seminars
Pre-Conference Seminars
Pre-Conference Seminars
Connect Over Coffee
Connect Over Coffee
Connect Over Coffee
Pre-Conference Luncheon
Pre-Conference Luncheon
Pre-Conference Luncheon
Carriers’ Appreciation
Reception
Carriers’ Appreciation
Reception
Carriers’ Appreciation
Reception
Carriers’ Appreciation
Reception
After-Hours Party
After-Hours Party
After-Hours Party
After-Hours Party
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Keynote Presentations
& Awards Ceremony
Keynote Presentations
& Awards Ceremony
Keynote Presentations
& Awards Ceremony
Breakout Sessions
Breakout Sessions
Breakout Sessions
Exhibit Hall Reception
Exhibit Hall Reception
Exhibit Hall Reception
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Keynote Presentations
Keynote Presentations
Keynote Presentations
ADDITIONAL EVENTS:
CCA MEMBER*
NON-MEMBER
EARLY BIRD SAVINGS
(Before 8/8)
EARLY BIRD SAVINGS
(Before 8/8)
$175
$200
STANDARD PRICING
(After 8/8)
STANDARD PRICING
(After 8/8)
$200
$225
Andrew Seybold Wireless
University
$199
$199
FierceWireless Breakfast
$50
$50
Golf Tournament
Exhibit Hall Reception
Keynote Presentations
*To obtain the CCA Member rate, you
must be a full time employee of the
CCA Member Company and a current
active member of CCA.
**Exhibitor registration is only available
for full time employees of a company
exhibiting at CCA’s 2014 Annual
Convention. Exhibitor registration
provides access to the exhibit hall
during published hall hours, setup and
teardown. Exhibitors will be permitted
to access the exhibit hall one hour
prior to the opening time, and during
exhibit hall open hours.
Register now at cca-convention.org or call 800.722.1872
16
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ONE BADGE,
TWO SHOWS!
REGISTER FOR CCA’S 2014 ANNUAL CONVENTION
AND GET 2 SHOWS FOR THE PRICE OF 1!
Your CCA badge includes admission to CTIA’s Super Mobility Week
at no extra charge! Enjoy complimentary admission to the
CTIA Keynotes, CTIA 2014 Exhibit Floor, MobileCON Exhibits Floor*.
This special deal is for CCA only, so take advantage
of the price savings and register for CCA.
*Does NOT Include: MobileCON Exhibit Floor on Day 2-September 10th,
Paid Co-Located Conferences & Signature Events, VIP Club.
BE WHERE THE CARRIERS ARE! CCA-CONVENTION.ORG
17
805 15th Street NW, Suite 401
Washington, DC 20005
www.cca-convention.org
NETWORKING, BREAKOUT
SESSIONS, KEYNOTES
& MORE!
Topics include:
•Best Practices for Retail Sales
•600 MHz Incentive Auction
• Cloud Network Virtualization
•Small Cells and Wi-Fi
Register by August 8 & SAVE!
Get two shows for the price of one with CCA’s special
deal with Super Mobility Week! Details on p. 17.

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