the telecommunications industry association (tia) advancing global communications

The Telecommunications

IndustryAssociation (TIA)

ADVANCING GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS

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TIA Framework

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Stimulus Package Efforts

TIA is working on behalf of the industry to advocate for broadband spending in the Stimulus Package. TIA estimates that some $26.45 billion dollars will be potentially available to TIA member companies through the Stimulus Package. This chart details the total funds available.

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Economic Stimulus Bill Breakdown

Broadband: $7.2 billionDTV: $650 millionHealth IT: $2 billionR&D: $3.8 billion

Energy: $4.5 billionBusiness Tax: $6 billionTAA: NABuy America: NAOther: $2.3 billion

TOTAL for TIA members:$26.45 billion

Broadband Grants, RUS ($2.5 billion)•75% of areas to be served shall be in a rural area without sufficient access to high speed broadband service to facilitate rural economic development.•Priority will be given to projects that:

• Will deliver a choice of more than one provider.• Provide service to the highest proportion of unserved rural

residents.• Include borrowers or former borrowers. • Can be completed if the funds are provided. • Can commence promptly following approval.• No double dipping in Broadband Tech Opportunities Program

(below). Broadband Grants, NTIA ($4.7 billion)•$4.7B to NTIA, in consultation with the FCC, to create Program.

• $350M to fund PLU 110-385, broadband mapping.• $4.35B for broadband…

• $3.89B to broadband providers: Broadband in “unserved” and “underserved” areas. Providing broadband equipment and support to schools,

libraries, vulnerable populations (unemployed, aged). Improve access to and use of broadband by public safety.

• $250M to increase broadband adoption.• $200M to upgrade technology at public computing centers.

•NTIA must grant funds on a technology-neutral basis to the extent feasible.•Adhere to non-discrimination, interconnection, and Policy Statement.

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TIA International Standards

Companies participate in more than 70 committees

Mobile and personal communications systems Fiber optics and cabling infrastructure Vehicular telematics Terrestrial mobile multimedia Healthcare ICT Structural standards for steel antenna towers …and many more

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Recognizable TIA Standards

Data centers Ethernet cable cdma2000® technology Cell towers Cat 5e/Cat 6 cabling Commercial building wiring

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EIATRACK

EIATRACK – an online environmental intelligence analysis service

Tracks environmental regulations worldwide

Helps companies save costs and remain compliant

RoHS, WEEE, REACH, energy efficiency, recycling, batteries, takeback regulations

www.eiatrack.org

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• Date change:October 21-23, Chicago, IL

• New management – Reed/Krause

• New educational/networking opportunities– “Green” boot camp– Certification

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SUPERCOMM

• A visionary forum through which industry leaders connect and discuss new ideas and long-term projections

• Bimonthly e-Magazine launched March 2009• Features include:

• John Donovan, CTO, AT&T• Small business focus relating to economy• Podcast on latest TR-42 standards• Video on EIATRACK Europe focus• Innovators Forum

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ICT2020 e-Magazine

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The recession in 2009-10 and the expected recovery in 2011-12: dominant drivers in ICT market during next four years

Wired and mobile data traffic surging, putting pressure on existing capacity

Once economic conditions improve, expect a rebound in equipment revenue

Growing demand for high-volume data applications by households and business is driving all segments of market

TIA‘s ICT Market Review & Forecast - 2009 – to be published April 09

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Market Review & Forecast

Marketing our Standards

TIA is reaching out to our engineering committee participants (ECPs)…

1. To better promote our standards work

2. To obtain additional contact info from their companies (e.g. PR, HR, marketing, tradeshow and government affairs)

3. To obtain names of companies that can benefit from joining

4. To receive input and improve our marketing efforts

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Specific Questions

• Can you suggest companies for TIA membership?• Can you give us an intro?

• What publications do you read?• Send us an email to twalsh@tiaonline.org so we

can send them our releases• Send email to msnyder@tiaonline.org to be added

to press release list

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Marketing your Company

Think about TIA with any new technology launch!

1. Offering visibility to your company

2. White papers and podcasting

3. Tradeshow presence, e.g. CeBIT, CTIA

4. Industry news on www.tiaonline.org

5. Soon – TIA member directory/product catalog

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New TIA Standards Cover

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Thanks!

Contact me at

twalsh@tiaonline.org

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