Stacey Brigham, a Regulatory Consultant at TCA, gave a presentation on the impacts of USF reform on telecommunications providers at the Tri-State Telecommunications Conference in Jackson, WY on August 2, 2012.
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Stacey Brigham, TCA
1. Forecasting USF Reforms
Forecasting USF Reforms
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Chance of Viability
Chance of Viability
Presenter: Stacey Brigham ‐ TCA
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2. Today s Forecast
Today’s Forecast
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– Where are we now?
– Managing Current Reforms
Managing Current Reforms
– Extended Forecast
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Chance of Viability
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– Shelter from the storm
– Weathering the storm
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4. Managing Current Reforms
Managing Current Reforms
• Waiver Process?
Waiver Process?
• Quantile Regression Analysis caps?
• CETC Phase Down?
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• CAF Phase I & II
• Mobility Fund Phase I & II
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5. Extended Forecast
Extended Forecast
• Impact of QRA caps
Impact of QRA caps
• Broadband support mechanism for RoR LECs
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6. Shelter From the Storm
Shelter From the Storm
• Waiver Process
Waiver Process
• Expedited waivers for QRA caps
• Advocacy efforts
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All offer temporary relief, which may be all you need
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7. Weathering the Storm
Weathering the Storm
Strategic Planning has never been more critical:
• Who will be your customers in the next 5 10 15 20 years?
Who will be your customers in the next 5, 10, 15, 20 years?
– What services do they want?
• What is the future of your company?
– Are you a broadband company?
– Are you a technology company?
Business Planning is essential to maintain profitability:
Business Planning is essential to maintain profitability:
• Are you profitable today?...are you sure?
• Do you have the right people?
• Do you have the right services?
• What is your rain maker?
– How will you make money in the future?
How will you make money in the future?
• Do you have exit strategies for unprofitable lines of service?
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