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AGENDA
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Monday - 20 August
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"BANDWIDTH CHOICES" SERVICES, PROVIDERS & RESOURCES Today's program includes Bandwidth Basics; excerpts from the well-known Internet Roadshow clearly describing the advantages and disadvantages of various Internet access methods. Experts will explain functions, capability and limitations of each service, noting where they are available. |
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| 8.00 | Registration | |
| Lobby | ||
| 8.45 | Welcome & Details to Conference | |
| Patti Clifford - Conference Coordinator | ||
| 9:00 | Introduction to Conference | |
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Gene Crick - Executive
Director TeleCommunity Resource Center Blair Fitzsimmons - Chair Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board Andrew Cohill - Director Blacksburg Electronic Village, Blacksburg, VA |
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| 10:30 | Break | |
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Refreshments in Lobby |
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| 10:45 | Telco Services - Dial Up, ISDN, T-1 and beyond | |
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For most of America, telephone lines are the likely path to the Internet. This session describes capabilities, limitations and current availability of wire line connectivity. Topics include voice line access, ISDN, T-1, ATM, frame relay and advanced bandwidth services. |
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| 12:15 | Lunch & Telecom Workshop: "Discounts, Subsidies, & E-Rate" | |
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Susan Darr - Area
Manager for External Affairs Southwestern Bell Mike Beeman - Vice-President KentDatacom |
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A workshop will be offered in the main lunchroom, room 2.102, for attendees interested in telecom discounts, subsidies and e-rate available to eligible groups. Or you may choose lunchtime conversational networking in other dining areas. |
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| 1:30 | Cable & DSL | |
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DSL and Cable modem access are perhaps the most rapidly growing broadband options, now beginning to deploy widely across the nation. XDSL brings high speed Internet on existing telephone lines; cable does the same on existing (entertainment) cable lines. Will DSL prevail? Or will the Web and "The Sopranos" rule the Information Age together? Don't miss this presentation! |
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| 2:30 | Break | |
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Refreshments in lobby |
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| 2:45 | Wireless | |
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Spread spectrum (and licensed) wireless bandwidth has been awaited as a solution for many high-speed connectivity requirements. It's (usually) cheaper to build infrastructure, ignores Telco boundaries, and installs quickly when available. But there are limits. This session explains all the advantages and disadvantages of wide area broadband wireless. |
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| 3:45 | Satellite | |
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The newest widely-publicized choice for Internet connections may be satellite access. It's available just about everywhere and offers higher speeds than dialup lines. so is it the ultimate answer for Internet access? Or just "pie in the sky?" This session clearly describes satellite promises and realities. |
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| 5:00-7:00 | Reception for all attendees | |
| Dave
Gower - President Texas ISP Association David Robertson - Vice President Texas ISP Association |
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| Sponsored by the
Texas
Internet Service Providers Association Relax with snacks, soft drinks, beer and wine. |
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Tuesday - 21 August
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CONNECTIVITY CHOICES FOR TEXAS |
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| 9:00 | Welcome & Introduction to Summit Program | |
Stefanie
Sanford |
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Introduction of Officials |
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| 9:30 | Keynote: The State of Internet Access | |
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"FCC Internet Projects,
Plans and Policies" |
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A recognized expert on federal Internet policy, Mr. Cannon will discuss the national Bandwidth Project and other FCC programs affecting the future of the Internet. |
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| 10:15 | Break | |
| Refreshments in lobby | ||
| 10:30 | "The Telecom Industry" | |
| Telecom leaders describe current resources and challenges in providing connectivity for everyone, including their plans for reaching currently underserved citizens and markets. topics include voice line quality, ISDN, xDSL, and advanced services; presentations will be followed by audience Q&A | ||
| 12:15 | LUNCH | |
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provided for attendees in room 2.102 |
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| 1:30 | Public Role in Telecom Development | |
| The Congress and Legislatures have affirmed effect online for all citizens. But its not easy; government leaders discuss the roles and programs for providing telecom opportunities to all citizens and communities. | ||
| 2:45 | Community Technology Strategies | |
| Tired of waiting and hoping for telecom resources that haven't materialized? This closing all star workshop brings together experts to describe some important, perhaps surprising, ways you make thing happen in your own area. Forming collaborative projects, obtaining funding, and creating value and success are some topics, along with a report from TIF and community leaders. With interactive Q&A. | ||
Conference Hosts
TeleCommunity
Resource Center
Texas Telecommunications
Infrastructure Fund Board
Telecommunication and
Information Policy Institute, UT-Austin
Special Thanks for Conference Sponsors:
Southwestern Bell Telephone
Texas ISP Association
Valor Communications
Copyright © 1997-2001 TeleCommunity Resource Center.
This project is made possible through the cooperation of Metropolitan Austin Interactive Network and the contributions of Broadwing Communications, Microsoft Corporation and Digital Voodoo, Inc..
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED