www.amtelecom.org

ADC
13625 Technology Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Telephone: 727/796-8677
Fax: 727/796-6877
Website: www.adc.com

ADC provides the connections for wireline, wireless, cable, broadcast, and enterprise networks around the world. ADC’s innovative infrastructure equipment and professional services make broadband communications a reality worldwide by enabling communications service providers to deliver high-speed internet, data, video and voice services to both business and residential customers. ADC carefully designs and manufactures its global infrastructure products and services to suit the needs of public networks and enterprise customers.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Jakob Sinna, Account Manager 770/880-5380 Email: jakob.sinna@adc.com

ADTRAN
901 Explorer Blvd.
Huntsville, Alabama 35763
Telephone: 256/963-8000
Website: www.adtran.com

Adtran, an Alabama based company, designs and manufactures access, networking and transport equipment for next generation networks. Ethernet convergence, ATM aggregation, and multi play applications are all addressed by ADTRAN’s industry leading products.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Tommy Harmon, Sales Manager 256/656-0093 Email: tommy.harmon@adtran.com

ALABAMA ONE CALL
3104 Bates Lane
Fultondale, Alabama 35068
Telephone: 205/731-3200
Fax: 205/731-3249
Website: www.al1call.com

A one-call notification service which meets the requirements of Alabama Act 94-487 which requires excavators to notify underground facilities owners prior to beginning excavation activities. This service is funded by its member utility companies and is free to the excavator. Call the AOC -- It's the law.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Michele Dory 205/731-3206 Email: mdory@al1call.com

ALABAMA POWER COMPANY
600 North 18th Street
P. O. Box 2641
Birmingham, Alabama 35291
Telephone: 205/257-2167
Fax: 205/257-1709
Website: www.alabamapower.com

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Zeke W. Smith, Director-Regulatory & Pricing 205/257-2167 Email: zwsmith@southernco.com

ALPINE POWER SYSTEMS
13430 Gulf Beach Highway, Suite 3
Pensacola, Florida 32507
Telephone: 850/497-0022
Fax: 850/497-0068
Emergency Hot Line: 877/769-3762
Website: www.alpinepowersystems.com

Alpine Power Systems provides DC Power and Battery solutions to Telecommunication Carriers, Internet Service providers and Cellular companies.

Products and Services:

• Direct Sales for C & D, EnerSys & FIAMM Batteries
• Distributor for Emerson-Lorain Network Power
• Direct Sales for GENERAC Generators
• IEEE Battery Preventive Maintenance Programs
• Turn Key Battery System Installations
• EPA Complaint Battery Removals (Cradle-to-Grave Recycling)
• Battery System Load Testing (Data Validates Warranty Claims)
• Complete EF&I installations and upgrades
• Emergency 24/7 coverage
• UPS Preventive Maintenance Programs
• RF Integration

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Sam Elleard, Account Manager 850/497-0022 Email: selleard@alpinepowersystems.com

AMERICAN RISK MANAGERS, INC.
P. O. Drawer 789
Hamilton, Alabama 35570
Telephone: 205/921-7979
Fax: 205/921-3146
Website: www.amerisk.com

Improving insurance protection for our Mississippi and Alabama telephone company customers is American Risk Managers, Inc’s number one goal. Since, 1979, ARM has proven that paying close personal attention to our customer’s insurance coverage, improves their protection and reduces annual costs. Our pros make common sense out of a complex business need. All AMTA members can get a free insurance assessment by calling American Risk Managers, Inc. or by using our website at www.amerisk.com. Call any one of our folks, listed below. They will explain how we improve your property, casualty and workers compensation insurance coverage needs.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Wally Haney, President 205/921-7979 Email: wally@amerisk.com

Walter Haney 205/921-7979 Email: walter@amerisk.com

Jessica Taylor 205/921-7979 Email: Jessica@amerisk.com

Ginny Hughett 205/921-7979 Email: ginny@amerisk.com

Clyde Hampton 205/921-7979 Email: clyde@amerisk.com

APA CABLES & NETWORKS
5480 Nathan Lane
Plymouth, MN 55442
Telephone: 800/422-2537
Fax: 763/475-8457
Website: www.apacn.com

APA Cables & Networks designs and manufactures a complete line of passive fiber optic connectivity solutions centered upon its Fiber Distribution System (FDC) and Fiber Scalability Center (FSC). The FDS and FSC product-lines support a wide range of panel configurations, densities, connectors and adapter options and is offered alongside an assortment of passive optical components. In addition, APA Cables & Networks provides a complete line of fiber and copper assemblies for controlled and outside plant environments. APACN is a wholly owned subsidiary of APA Enterprises, Inc. www.apaenterprises.com.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Jim Eckert, Director of Sales -SE 704/839-1250

Julie Pihart, Business Development Manager-SE 800/422-2537 ext. 729

API DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
1821 University Drive NW
Huntsville, Alabama 35801
Telephone: 256/428-8700
Fax: 256/428-8755
Website: www.api-digital.com

API Digital’s reputation of running a strong network earned the classification of an ISP’s Service Provider. We have a strong network design methodology, delivering true Tier 1 bandwidth aggregation services and strict uptime standards. API Digital successfully helps independent telephone, cable and electric companies provide world-class Internet Support Services to their customers. We provide the bandwidth, infrastructure support, and end-user technical support, producing turnkey solutions that support efforts to execute a profitable business.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Scott Pell, Vice President 256/428-8743 Email: scott@apid.com

Lana Weir, Director of Business Development 256/428-8754 Email: lana@apid.com

Wade Blevins, Senior Account Manager 256/428-8769 Email: alex@apid.com

ASSOCIATED NETWORK PARTNERS, INC. (ANPI)
P O Box 638
McMinnville, Tennessee 37111
Telephone: 931/668-6670
Fax: 931/668-5300
Website: www.anpisolutions.com

ANPI is member owned consortium of independent telephone companies over 400 strong. ANPI offers a full complement of competitively priced long distance services to its member companies through relationships spanning six nationwide Tier One carriers, allowing members to pick/mix and match their services through the carrier/s of their choice. ANPI has a wholesale and hosted VoIP solution for the independent. As the only member owned organization offering LD, VoIP, and internet service, our service and commitment to the Independent is unmatched.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Gena Mathis, Regional Account Executive 931/668-6670 Email: gbarry@anpisolutions.com

THE BERRY COMPANY
3170 Kettering Boulevard
Dayton, Ohio 45439
Telephone: 937/297-4602
Fax: 937/296-2231
Website: www.theberrycompany.com

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Marc Brashares, General Manager 937/297-4602 Email: marc.brashares@lmberry.com

BYERS ENGINEERING COMPANY
801 Executive Park Drive
Suite 101
Mobile, Alabama 36606-2891
Telephone: 251/478-1717
Fax: 251/478-1766
Website: www.byers.com

Byers Engineering Company – Providing technical services and software to the telecommunications and utility industries since 1971.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Tim Parker, President-Engineering Division 404/497-1947 Email: Tim.Parker@Byers.com

Camille Sirmon, Vice President-Gulf Coast Region 251/478-1717 Email: camille.sirmon@byers.com

CALIX
1035 North McDowell Boulevard
Petaluma, California 94954
Telephone: 707/766-3000
Fax: 707/283-3100
Website: www.calix.com

Calix is a leading supplier of packet-based access systems to communications service providers. Calix access systems enable an array of information, communications, and entertainment services over fiber and copper networks. Calix solutions help communication service providers transform their networks from circuit to packet, narrowband to broadband, and increasingly deep fiber.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

John W. Rothwell II, Regional Sales Manager 321/432-1309 Email: john.rothwell@calix.com

Chris Lanier, Regional Sales Manager 941/752-3219 Email: chris.lanier@calix.com

CESI COMMUNICATIONS & ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES
13288 Newt Drive
Neosho, MO 64850
Telephone: 417/451-1789
Fax: 417/451-3111
Website: www.ceslive.com

We are distributors for Fiber Optics, Copper, CATV and Data. Our specialty is Fiber Optics and Kitting for projects to the home, in the field, and office applications.  We can supply anything from distribution cabinets to warning signs. I always say we will sell everything and anything so just call us for all your needs.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Christine Dwyer, President 417/459-1789 Email: Chris@ceslive.com

Pam Cooper, Vice President 417/451-1789 Email: pam@ceslive.com

Dana Stribling 417/451-1789 Email: dana@ceslive.com

CHARLES INDUSTRIES
5600 Apollo Drive
Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008
Telephone: 847/806-6300
Fax: 847/806-6231
Website: www.charlesindustries.com

Charles’ Network Edge Innovations™ enable service providers to better serve their customers’ “triple play” needs. Access and transmission solutions include optical and electrical multiplexers, extended-range DSL systems and intelligent channel banks. Outside plant solutions include fiber and copper distribution pedestals, DSL line conditioners, electronic enclosures, and multi-purpose housings. ISO/TL certified.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Sid Norwood, Field Representative-AL Email: snorwood@charlesindustries.com

John Holman, Field Representative-MS Email: jholman@charlesindustries.com

CMI SERVICES, INC.
1555 South Boulevard
Chipley, Florida 32428
Telephone: 850/638-0406
Fax: 850/638-0862
Website: www.cmiinc.org

Providing telecommunications and CATV manpower. CMI will offer professional reliable contract personnel. CMI’s manpower services include splicing crews, locaters and inspectors, as well as all related outside plant personnel. Copper and fiber optic splicing, installation and maintenance services, cable locating and marking. 
CMI is also a Preferred Provider Installer for Hunt Technologies Turtle Program.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Harold Killian, President 850/638-0406 Email: Harold.killian@communicationmanpower.com

Sandra Conner, Operations Manager 850/638-0406 Email: sandi.conner@communicationmanpower.com

CoBANK
Atlanta Banking Center
900 Circle 75 Parkway, Suite 1400
Atlanta, Georgia 30339
Telephone: 770/618-3200
Fax: 770/618-3202
Website: www.cobank.com

CoBank provides complete financial solutions for rural America. With $2.9 billion committed to over 200 rural communications companies nationwide, CoBank offers a wide range of financing services from upgrading facilities and acquisitions to leasing and cash management services. With $44 billion in assets, CoBank provides financing services to rural communications, energy, water, and agribusiness companies. CoBank has a national office in Denver, and 12 additional offices across the United States.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Tom Meyer, Vice President 770/618-3270 Email: tomeyer@cobank.com

Kevin Oliver, Relationship Manager 770/618-3214 Email: koliver@cobank.com

Heather Thompson 303/740-6527 Email: hthompson@cobank.com

COMMSOFT
8 Southwoods Blvd.
Albany, New York 12211
Telephone: 518/431-7500
Fax: 518/427-1642
Website: www.commsoft.net

CommSoft provides communications service providers with software solutions to conduct their customer care, billing and provisioning operations accurately and seamlessly. Video, Voice, and Data services can be bundled, activated, and billed with ease. Our workforce automation tools and information dashboards increase efficiency and enable better service. Our CABs, financials, web-care, and mapping solutions complete this offering. Proven. Accurate. Limitless, CommSoft.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Gary Martini 518/431-7181 Email: gary.martini@commsoft.net

Laura Knussman 518/431-7552 Email: laura.knussman@commsoft.net

Larry Davis 518/431-7556 Email: larry.davis@commsoft.net

COMMUNICATIONS DATA GROUP, INC.
102 South Duncan Road
Champaign, Illinois 61822
Telephone: 888/234-4443
Fax: 217/351-6994
Website: www.cdg.ws

CDG is a telecommunication billing solutions source offering Modularity for wireline, internet, cable, VoIP, and IPTV convergent billing, electronic billing, service provisioning, customer care, mediation, operational support systems, mail processing, and Carrier Access Billing System (CABS).

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Bobbie McKay, Executive Assistant 217/355-7100 Email: bobbie@cdg.ws

David Bailey, Account Executive 706/276-7171
Email: davidb@cdg.ws
220 Sailor Drive
P. O. Box 309
Ellijay, GA 30540

COMPORIUM
P. O. Box 470
Rock Hill, South Carolina 29731
Telephone: 866/847-0311
Fax: 803/326-5704
Website: www.comporium.com

Comporium offers solutions from a trusted partner in the telecom industry. These industry solutions include a new source of revenue—a Security Dealer Program, an Online Gallery of proven advertising campaigns, and Directory Publishing with Internet Yellow Pages. As an operating telecom company, Comporium is also the 18th largest ILEC and the 36th largest cable provider in the United States, serving residential and business customers in S.C. and industry clients across North America. Our latest “first”—Caller ID on PC.

Categories:

• Advertising
• Customer Billing System/OSS
• Directory Publishing
• Internet Yellow Pages
• Security Dealer Program

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

John Barnes, Jr. EVP 803/326-4496 Email: john.barnes@comporium.com

Steve Moore, Jr., Vice President 803/326-4157 Email: Steve.Moore@comporium.com

Amy Zieverink, National Sales Representative 803/326-7202 Email: amy.zieverink@comporium.com

Tony Lane, National Sales Representative 803/326-6330 Email: tony.lane@comporium.com

COPPERCOM
3600 FAU Boulevard
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Telephone: 561/322-4000
Fax: 561/322-4050
Website: www.coppercom.com

CopperCom, Inc. provides innovative, next-generation switching, application and portal solutions for communications carriers. The company develops and delivers comprehensive solutions for carrier making the challenge transition to next-generation services or deploying leading-edge IP networks, from the ground up. Additional information can be found at www.coppercom.com.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Dean Day 615/754-8269 Cell: 214/212-0906 Email: DeanDay@coppercom.com

CORE TELECOM SYSTEMS
1131 Warson Road
St. Louis, Missouri 63132
Telephone: 888/375-8826
Fax: 314/372-0233
Website: www.coretelecom.net

CORE Telecom Systems provides secondary equipment as well as new equipment. We can provide everything from a line card to a complete fiber loop, repair services, and installation services. We are a distributor for Valere Power Systems, Wilcom Pots Splitters and Test Equipment, Northstar Batteries, Majorpower Inverters, Kurth Test Sets, Forcecom Modems, and Platinum Tools. CORE Telecom Systems- “Where Economics & Technology Connect”.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Scott Boarman, Southwest Sales Manager 888/375-8826 Email: sboarman@coretelecom.net

Heather Short, Marketing Manager 888/375-8826 Email: hshort@coretelecom.net

CORNING CABLE SYSTEMS
800 17th Street N.W.
Hickory, North Carolina 28601
Telephone: 800/743-2675
Fax: 828/901-5973
Website: www.corningcablesystems.com

“Fiber Optic cable & Fiber Optic products; network interface products; BET’s; protection and connection; ADSL products. Corning is the leader in Fiber to the Home (FTTH) products, with several lines for making FTTH more economical and easier to deploy.”

“We did not invent FTTx, just the products that make it happen”

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Gonzalo Chiappe, Regional Sales Manager 615/715-1746 Email: gonzalo.chiappe@corning.com

C T & T, INC.
4512 Burrow Drive
North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116
Telephone: 501/758-5698
Fax: 501/758-1356
Website: www.ct-t.com

“CT&T, Inc., a telecommunications, CATV design and drafting firm committed to providing the highest quality service available including complete telephone system design, CAD Mapping/Record System and construction supervision.”

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Larry Clary, President 501/758-5698 Email: lclary@ct-t.com

Tim Finefield, Operations Manager 501/758-5698 Email: tfinefield@ct-t.com

J. KEVIN CURRY, CPA
P. O. Box 903
Starkville, Mississippi 39760
Telephone: 662/324-2727
Fax: 662/324-2729

Accounting and consulting services.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Kevin Curry 662/324-2727 Email: JKCCPA@aol.com

DEVINEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
P. O. Box 6717
Jackson, Mississippi 39282-6717
Telephone: 601/372-3121
Fax: 601/372-8611
Website: www.deviney.com

Construction Services include:

• Pole Placement
• Cable/Wire Placement (both aerial and underground)
• Directional Drilling
• Cable Splicing
• Conduit Installation
• Inside Wiring
• Site Work
• Utility right-of-way clearing

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Richard Black 601/372-3121 Email: richardblack_2000@yahoo.com

Kenny Deviney 601/372-3121 Email: kdeviney@aol.com

DITCH WITCH OF ALABAMA
5685 LaRue Steiner Road
Theodore, Alabama 36582
Telephone: 251/653-0992
Fax: 251/653-0995
2200 Corporate Woods Drive
Alabaster, AL 35007
Telephone: 205/663-6794
Fax: 205/663-6736
Website: www.ditchwitch.com

Ditch Witch of Alabama is the one stop shop for all underground needs. We sell and service trenchers, plows, directional boring equipment, vacuum excavators, pneumatic and hydraulic boring equipment, pipe and cable locators and compact utility machines. We have locations in Mobile and Birmingham for all parts, service and sales needs.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Steve Parker, President 251/653-0992 Email: steve@ditchwitchmobile.com

Brooke O’Dell, Manager 251/653-0992 Email: brooke@ditchwitchmobile.com

Brian Parker, Manager 205/663-6794 Email: brian@ditchwitchbham.com

DRAKA COMTEQ
2512 Penny Road
Claremont, NC 28610
Telephone: 828/459-9787
Fax: 828/459-8444
Website: www.drakacomteq.com

Draka Comteq, one of the world’s largest optical fiber producers, provides optical fiber and cabling solutions for telecommunications carriers, utilities, installers and enterprises to deliver broadband solutions. A jointly owned company of Draka and Alcatel-Lucent, Draka Comteq leverages its leadership in optical fiber technology, cabling solutions and applications expertise to help you develop, deliver and deploy fiber optic networks.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Al Hinson, SE Sales Manager 828/244-1150 Email: Al.Hinson@Draka.com

Tina Bryant, Marketing Manager 828/459-8772 Email: tina.bryant@draka.com

EATEL CONSTRUCTION, LLC
913 S. Burnside Avenue
Gonzales, Louisiana 70737
Telephone: 225/621-4104
Fax: 225/647-4400
Website: www.eatelconstruction.com

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Brent Saltzman 225/621-3635 Email: brents@eatel.com

ELECTRICOM, INC.
1600 West Hospital Road
P. O. Box 319
Paoli, Indiana 47250
Telephone: 800/483-5941
Fax: 812/723-5654
Website: www.electricominc.com

ElectriCom provides telecommunications construction services including turnkey and SSP arrangements. Our services include fiber and copper cable placement, splicing, and removal for buried, underground, and aerial plant. We also construct manhole and conduit systems, data networks, premises wiring, and telecom system.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Kevin Mason, President 800/483-5941 Email: kmason@electricominc.com

Todd Mix, Vice President 800/483-5941 Email: tmix@electricominc.com

Mike Charles, V.P. Operations 800/483-5941 Email: mcharles@electricominc.com

Rick Ranard, Project Manager 812/345-1251 Email: rranard@electricominc.com

ELECTRONIC TELE-COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
1915 MacArthur Road
Waukesha, WI 53188
Telephone: 262/542-5600
Fax: 262/542-1524
Website: www.etcia.com

Manufacturer of voice announcement platforms used for intercept, voicemail, POTS, Changed Number Referral, Wake Up, Time & Temperature, Weather Forecasts, VoIP, and others. Designed for use in SS7 ISUP, SIP, MF, T1, E1, ISDN with CLASS 4/5 and Softswitch users.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Joe Voight, VP Sales 262/542-5600 ext. 5281 Email: joev@etcia.com

David Haugen, Eastern Sales Manager 262/542-5600 ext. 5892 Email: dhaugen@etcia.com

Debbie Scott, Sales Support Manager 262/542-5600 ext. 5310 Email: dscott@etcia.com

EMERSON NETWORK POWER
325 Welcome Center Boulevard
Welcome, North Carolina 27374
Telephone: 336/250-5085
Website: www.emersonnetworkpower.com

Emerson Network Power provides a complete range of network infrastructure products and services built on an industry-leading reputation for quality, reliability and value. Whether requirements are for new broadband networks, third generation wireless deployments, evolving Cable TV service solutions or upgrades to enterprise networks, Emerson network Power is an excellent choice to meet current and future network infrastructure requirements.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Bobby Swiney, Regional Sales Manager 336/250-5085 Email: bobby.swiney@emersonnetworkpower.com

JOSEPH D. FAIL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC.
P. O. Box 925
27 South Second Street
Bay Springs, Mississippi 39422
Telephone: 601/764-2195
Fax: 601/764-3020
Website: www.jdfec.com

Telephone Consulting Engineers, mapping, pre-loan engineering, outside plant, central office equipment, carrier, microwave, inventory, continuing property records, CAD/CAM, and a full range of telecommunications services.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Rob Sandhaus, President 601/764-2195 Email: rsandhaus@jdfec.com

FALCON IP/COMPLETE
1708 North Douglass
Malden, Missouri 63863
Telephone: 573/276-6433
Fax: 573/276-5531
Website: www.falconipcomplete.com

Established to exclusively design, build, install and service advanced, complete end-to-end MPEG-4 IPTV systems/products for the nation’s rural telephone companies, larger enterprises, colleges/universities contained communities, and military developments. Backed by 40 years telecommunications expertise and led by and industry veteran staff, capitalizing on strategic partnerships, experience, and technical knowledge.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Donald R. Cook, President/CEO Email: dcook@falconcommunications.com

Jerry Mickey, Regional Account Manager Email: jmickey@falconcommunications.com

FIRST POINT INC
P. O. Box 419
Ruckersville, Virginia 22968
Telephone: 434/985-6684
Toll Free: 800/760-0629
Fax: 434/985-4529
Website: www.firstpointinc.com

First Point Inc is a global supplier of advanced voice and data communications products specializing in central office, switching, transmission, wireless, and networking hardware.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Dennis McCahill, Sales 434/985-6685 Email: dmccahill@firstpointinc.com

Mike Patterson, General Manager 434/985-6684 Email: mpatterson@firstpointinc.com

Dave Alley, President 434/985-6684 Email: dalley@firstpointinc.com

FRIEDRICH & ASSOCIATES, INC.
3103 DeSoto Street, Suite 1
Monroe, Louisiana 71201
Telephone: 318/387-9405
Fax: 318/387-9229

814 S. McDonough Street
Montgomery, Alabama 36104

The firm of Friedrich & Associates, Inc. provides engineering services for independent telephone companies including: CATV designs, depreciation studies, replacement cost studies, continuing property records, inside and outside plant design, cost of service studies and plant appraisals.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Russell A. Friedrich, President 318/387-9405 Email: fa_russ@bellsouth.net

Tim Holstead, Vice President 318/387-9405 Email: fa_tim@bellsouth.net

FUJITSU NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS
One Midtown Plaza
1360 Peachtree Street, Suite 1100
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
Telephone: 404/668-4627
Fax: 404/881-8142
Website: www.fujitsu.com/telecom/

Fujitsu Network Communications Inc. creates and delivers robust wireline and wireless solutions that power next-generation telecommunication networks.  With an unequalled portfolio of IT and telecom products and the support of Fujitsu Limited, a $44.5B company with over 150,000 professionals in more than 100 countries, Fujitsu helps its customers fuse information and networking technology with commercial value.  Over 320,000 Fujitsu network elements have been deployed by all major carriers across North America.  As the metro market leader in both SONET and ROADM technology, the fundamental building blocks of next-generation networks, Fujitsu is helping customers take networking beyond convergence.  For more information, please visit http://us.fujitsu.com/telecom.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Randall Tew, Account Manager 404/668-4627 Email: randall.tew@us.fujitsu.com

GENSOFT SYSTEMS, INC.
319 J. F. Edwards Drive
Geneseo, Illinois 61254
Telephone: 800/325-1175
Fax: 309/944-1434
Website: www.gensoftsystems.com

GenSoft’s forward-looking billing solution addresses today’s dynamic and increasingly unpredictable environment with an eye toward tomorrow. GenSoft’s fully integrated system serves telcos with widely divergent needs. GenSoft features: Convergent End-User Billing; CABS/Switched and Special Access; Service Orders; Property Records; Bundles & OCPs; Customizable Queries and Reports; E-Billing; Trouble Tickets and Reporting; Non-Phone Billing; and much more.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Mary Jo Tucker, Senior Account Executive 217/876-0623 Email: MaryJo.tucker@gensoftsystems.com

Bill Barnes, VP Industry Relations 309/944-8875 Email: bbarnes@gensoftsystems.com

GOLDFIELD TELECOM, L.C.
611 North Main
P O Box 237
Goldfield, IA 50542
Telephone: 515/825-3400
Fax: 515/825-3915
Website: www.goldtelecom.com

Goldfield Telecom----The nation’s resource for the most advanced telecommunications equipment with sales and installation of GTI Enclosures, Paradyne by Zhone, Net to Net, Occam, Allied Telesyn, Aperto, Valere, Allot, D-Link, Foundry Networks, Carrier Access, Purcell, Epygi, Transition, White Rock, General DataComm, Hatteras Networks, Alloptic, Turin, and MetaSwitch DSL products.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Troy Seaba, Sales 515/825-3400 Email: goldtelecom@goldtelecom.com

Kim Lockamy, Sales 407/870-7622 Email: klockamy@goldtelecom.com

GRAYBAR
2500 Wilkinson Boulevard
Charlotte, North Carolina 28208
Telephone: 800/933-9831
Fax: 704/392-5596
Website: www.graybar.com

We are your one source supplier for communications and data products. We stock a complete inventory of leading manufacturers for the telco and CATV markets. We are the country’s largest distributor of telecommunications, data and electrical products with over 260 locations dedicated to provide you the service you require.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Dale Olsen 713/549-6425 Email: dale.olsen@gbe.com

Jon Root 704/905-0798 Email: john.root@gbe.com

Scott Pierce, Area Manager 704/398-6259 Email: scott.pierce@gbe.com

HAL-TEC CORPORATION
405 North Reo Street
Tampa, Florida 33609
Telephone: 813/289-4119
Fax: 813/287-3674
Web Site: www.Hal-Tec.com

Hal-Tec Corporation is a full service telecommunications support provider. Hal-Tec has over 18 years of experience in the Telecommunications industry.  We provide underground and direct buried construction services, drop buries, directional boring and trenching and splicing for both copper and fiber.  Hal-Tec Corporation also provides commercial and residential installation services, engineering and drafting of networks, customized software programs such as CADDStar, on the fly dispatch and work order management as well as network reliability and off site facility maintenance.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Randy Carpenter, S.V.P. 813/393-8802 Email: DRCarpenter@Hal-Tec.com

HENKELS & MCCOY, INC.
515 Huffines Boulevard
Lewisville, Texas 75056
Telephone: 972/512-2900
Fax: 972/512-2957
Website: www.henkels.com

Henkels & McCoy is one of the largest privately held engineering and construction firms serving the communications, information technology and utility industries. With over 80 years of experience, we have established ourselves as a trusted resource for operating telephone companies and serve this market through the design, engineering, installation, testing and maintenance of local loop infrastructure and equipment. Our experience is with all media-copper, fiber, coax-and include both wire-line and wireless technology.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Dave LeFebvre, Business Development Manager – South 972/512-2900 Email: dlefebvre@henkels.com

Barry Webb, Project Manager 386/963-3413 Email: bwebb@henkels.com

Jody Johnson, Project Manager 386/963-3413 Email: jjohnson@henkels.com

HITACHI TELECOM
3617 Parkway Lane
Norcross, Georgia 30092
Telephone: 770/446-8820
Fax: 770/797-2555
Website: www.Hitel.com

Hitachi Telecom (USA), Inc. provides high-performance Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP) solutions that deliver gigabit-rate services to subscribers over optical fiber. The company’s AMN 1220 ITU-T standards-based GPON product family supports the economical delivery of RF/IP video. VoIP/POTS voice, and high-speed data services for single/multi-family residential and small/medium business applications.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Pete Westafer, Marketing Manager 770/797-2518 Email: PWestafer@Hitel.com

HOLTGER BROTHERS, INCORPORATED
950 W. Main Avenue
DePere, Wisconsin 54115
Telephone: 920/337-9980
Fax: 920/337-4946
Website: www.holtger.com

Utility construction has been at the core of our business since we began in 1947. We can accomplish any type of utility construction project you may have. HBI has done work through-out Wisconsin and several other states such as Louisiana and Arkansas. Our services include:

• Aerial construction and removal
• Duct rodding and restoration
• Pulling and blowing for cable installation in conduit systems
• Trenching, Plowing and Boring (both directional and conventional) to install all types of cable, conduit and innerduct
• Installation of power, copper, coax and fiber optic cabling
• Industrial Commercial Residential

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Jerry Klahn, Sales and Marketing 920/337-0516 Email: jerry.klahn@holtger.com

Rebecca Denman, Marketing Director 920/606-4205 Email: Rebecca.denman@holtger.com

IE-DYNETICS
4900 Bradford Drive
Huntsville, Alabama 35805
Telephone: 256/713-5010
Fax: 256/864-0932

IE leverages its experience in designing, administering, and securing networks to facilitate efficient, stable network infrastructures ready for the ever-growing bandwidth and security requirements of converged communications-the “Triple Play.” IE’s extensive experience in the assessment, identification, and mitigation of network and system-related vulnerabilities can help you ensure that business functions and systems are appropriately protected. IE has the experience necessary to effectively implement intelligent network infrastructures-combining your business and technology strategies into one cohesive model.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Nichole O’Brien, Marketing Manager 256/713-5215 Email: nichole.obrien@ie-dynetics.com

Christian Caracciolo 256/713-5356 Email: Christian.caracciolo@ie-dynetics.com

Patty Anderson, Account Manager 256/713-5355 Email: patty.anderson@ie-dynetics.com

INNOVATIVE SYSTEMS
1000 Innovative Drive
Mitchell, South Dakota 57301
Telephone: 605/995-6120
Fax: 605/995-0084
Website: www.innovsys.com

Innovative Systems provides the Applications Peripheral™ (AP) and eLation™ OSS System to IOCs with over 700 APs deployed across the US and Canada.  The AP is a multifunctional platform for services such as Voice Mail/Unified Messaging, Conferencing, and Calling Name Database. eLation provides a fully integrated OSS system with billing, customer care, automated provisioning, capital credits, automated staking and mapping, and a complete financial system. Additional information can be obtained at www.innovsys.com.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Paul Moore, Regional Account Manager 252/236-4199 Email: paulm@innovsys.com

INSIGHT MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.
1030 Cambridge Square, Suite D
Alpharetta, Georgia 30004
Telephone: 678/393-1975
Fax: 770/569-1975
Website: www.imgconsulting.com

Insight Management Group, Inc. performs Revenue Recovery/Assurance Reviews and billing/provisioning related analysis for unnecessary costs. The Insight Management Group leadership understands the complexity of the Switched Access, Special Access, Special Services (InterLATA and IntraLATA) and Wireless markets and are sensitive to the resource constraints for those companies participating in these markets. It is with this knowledge and understanding that Insight Management Group is able to efficiently and effectively create customized revenue review and cost avoidance solutions that identify billing, provisioning and regulatory inconsistencies. Through the use of data analytics, the Insight Management Group deliverables not only identify possible billing opportunities for the client but also include in-depth analysis of the client’s billing records and the corresponding documentation that details the impact to the client’s current and future revenue streams.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Tim Menkhaus 678/393-1975 Email: tmenkaus@imgconsulting.com

Susan H. Menkhaus, President 678/393-1975

INTEC BILLING
301 Perimeter Center N., Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30346
Telephone: 404/705-2800
Fax: 404/705-2805
Website: www.intecbilling.com

Intec supplies solutions to over 60 of the world’s top 100 telecom carriers and is one of the world’s fastest growing major BSS/OSS (business and operations support systems) vendors. Intec’s 400 customers include carriers of all sizes, such as AT&T, Cavalier, CenturyTel, Cameron Communications, Cox Communications, T-Mobile, Telapex, Verizon, and XO Communications. Intec works closely with its customers, many of whom have been with Intec since its inception, to provide the highest standards of performance, flexibility and robustness to help carriers service their customers effectively and profitably. Intec’s comprehensive and expanding range of products, solutions and services include:

• Retail billing and customer management
• Multi-service mediation and activation
• Inter-carrier billing settlements including US CABS and ITU-based settlement
• End-to-end content partner management
• Optimized wholesale routing and trading
• Real-time pre/post-paid mediation and charging
• Pre-integrated solutions for wholesale, wireless and core IMS charging functions

Hosted or Outsourced solutions and services are a popular alternative for service providers of all sizes who prefer to focus on their core business while relying on a trusted provider with a reputation for quality software and customer satisfaction. Intec has been providing outsourced services for more than a decade to all sectors of the telecom market, including MSO’s (cable), wireline and wireless, and to all sizes, from Tier 1 to Tier 3.

Intec offers the following outsourced services offering for North America:

• Carrier Access Billing – Enabling operators to recover the cost of providing local loop access to other carriers and maximize results in collecting earned revenue.
• End User Billing – Accounting for service usage and creating accurate bills is paramount to competitive success.
• Business Process Outsourcing – Intec offers five outsourced services that can be used individually or in combination to strategically meet your needs to achieve cost reduction while improving quality of service.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Rosemary Mount, Marketing Director 404/705-2800

ISPN
14303 West 95th Street
Lenexa, Kansas 66215
Telephone: 913/859-9500
Fax: 913/859-9805
Website: www.ispn.net

ISPN can supplement any facet of an ISP’s business. We provide technical Helpdesk support (24x7 or customized hours), engineering, network monitoring, web order entry, vISP solutions, and hardware solutions, and hardware consultation. Since 1994, ISPN has offered its business partners a branded Internet product, while performing all or part of the back-end services. ISPN allows you to utilize a transparent outsourcing solution while maintaining the highest quality service and support. Call today and aim for excellence with ISPN!

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Lana Moaveni Gill, Director Business Development 913/307-5097 Email: lana@ispn.net

Charlie Brenneman 913/859-9500 Email: Charlie@ispn.net

JACKSON THORNTON UTILITIES
P. O. Box 96
Montgomery, Alabama 36101
Telephone: 334/834-7660
Fax: 334/240-3692
Website: www.jacksonthornton.com

Certified Public Accountants providing complete financial and managerial services to the telecommunications industry including: accounting, auditing and tax services, cost separations and revenue requirement services, NECA reporting and industry training.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Jerry Mitchell, CPA 334/240-3688 Email: jerry.mitchell1@jacksonthornton.com

George Lynch, CPA 334/240-3686 Email: george.lynch@jacksonthornton.com

Rod Ballard, CPA 334/240-3622 Email: rod.ballard@jacksonthornton.com

JJ ABLE AND COMPANY, LLC
931 Highway 80 West
Jackson, Mississippi 39204
Telephone: 601/353-9313 (Mississippi Office)
Telephone: 334/380-4095 (Alabama Office)
Fax: 601/501-4101
Website: www.jjable.com

J J Able provides and supports state-of-the-art, web based, Internet enabled telecommunications management software for “in-house” installation or as a hosted solution including:

• Subscriber Billing and Service Orders
• Convergent billing for bundled services
• Integrated credit card processing
• Toll Rating
• Trouble Reporting
• Automated switch provisioning and audit
• Comprehensive Management Reports
• Executive Dashboard for charts and graphs
• Automated E-911, CNAM and ICONS updated
• CABS
• Capital Patronage Credit for Cooperatives
• Accounting

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Jerry Acy, Partner 601/353-9313 Email: jacy@jjable.com

James Edwards , Partner 601/353-9313 Email: jedwards@jjable.com

G.L. “Jerry” McGee, Sales & Marketing 334/380-4095 Email: jmcgee@jjable.com

JUNIPER NETWORKS
2251 Corporate Park Drive, Suite 200
Herndon, Virginia 20171
Telephone: 571/203-1700
Fax: 571/203-1790
Website: www.juniper.net

Juniper Networks, Inc. is the leader in high-performance networking. Juniper offers a high-performance network infrastructure that creates a responsive and trusted environment for accelerating the deployment of service and applications over a single network. Additional information can be found at www.juniper.net.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Don Akin, Major Account Manager 256/221-0080 Email: dakin@juniper.net

LADD ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC.
1509 Gault Avenue South
P. O. Box 680747
Fort Payne, Alabama 35968
Telephone: 256/845-0601
Fax: 256/845-2071
Website: www.laddengineering.com

Telecommunications Consultants...Mapping, OSP Design, Loan Design (LD), Cost Studies, Staking, Construction Supervision, OSP Cable Testing and Analysis, Continuing Property Records (CPR), Work Orders, Central Office and Carrier Specifications, Microwave Design, Microwave Path Studies, Fiber Optic Design and Specifications, PWAC Studies, Borrowers Environmental Reports (BER), Computer Consulting, Systems Analysis, GPS, Business Development and Regulatory Matters.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Amelia J. Landstreet, Secretary/Treasurer 256/845-0601 256/996-3857

PAUL RICHARD LAMBERT, PLLC
119 Hardy Street
Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401
Telephone: 601/544-1215
Fax: 601/544-1448

Legal

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Rick Lambert, Attorney/Owner 601/544-1215 Email: rick_lambert@comcast.net

Lynne Hoda, Legal Assistant 601/544-1215 Email: lynnehoda@comcast.net

LIGHTSPEED TECHNOLOGIES INC.
5791 Albans Way
Lithonia, Georgia 30058
Telephone: 770/469-9552
Fax: 770/489-3457
Website: www.lightspeed.com

As an Alcatel-Lucent Technologies Tier 1 Accredited Business Partner we offer end-to end optical networking solutions. LightSpeed specializes in providing next-generation optical-networking solutions that address the ever growing need for bandwidth. We offer a full line of solutions from optical data networking to fiber-optic cables and hybrid Ethernet/SONET/SDH systems. In addition, we provide data, switching and access products to complement our expertise in optical networking.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

David Brewster, SE Regional Manager 770/469-9552 Email: dbrewster@lightspeed.com

John Brannon, President 732/528-3338 Email: JCbrannon@lightspeed.com

LOCAL INSIGHT YELLOW PAGES
Formerly Windstream Yellow Pages
100 Executive Parkway
Hudson, Ohio 44236
Telephone: 330/655-4497
Toll Free: 800/235-3386
Fax: 330/655-4451

A leader in online and print directory publishing for independent telephone companies. Local Insight Yellow pages, formerly Windstream Yellow Pages, offers a complete bundle of in-house services, including marketing, sales, production, distribution and billing. With our customized market-focused approach, we provide service to nearly 200 independent telephone companies across the United States, including Alaska.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Leanne Bartholet, Area Vice President 330/655-7797 800/235-3386 E-mail: lea.bartholet@localinsightyp.com

MADISON GROUP, INC.
1622 Sycarmore View Road
Memphis, Tennessee 38134
Telephone: 800/665-8960
Fax: 901/381-1140
Website: www.madisong.com

The Madison Group was founded in 1991 as a prime contractor for telephone central office upgrades and expansions. Currently its customer base includes telco, government, and CLEC and utility firms, and over the past sixteen years we have managed projects for over two hundred such firms.  Our Applications Specialists provide network design for central office switching, power, network management, carrier and access projects, and our Installation Specialists manage projects and work at customer premises.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Mary Bowen, President 901/381-2624 Email: mary.bowen@madisong.com

David Yates 901/381-2624 Email: david.yates@madisong.com

Mark Pitts 901/381-2624 Email: mark.pitts@madisong.com

MAPCOM SYSTEMS
7345 Whitepine Road
Richmond, Virginia 23237
Telephone: 804/743-1860
Fax: 804/743-7513
Website: www.mapcom.com

Mapcom Systems is the developer of the M4® Solutions – a Geographical Operations System (GOS) software suite enabling telecommunications providers to integrate and correlate data from existing billing, accounting, GPS tracking and network monitoring applications with a geographically-correct land base map. In addition, MapCom provides customer focused implementation, training, and consulting services.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Tom Nation, Sr. Account Executive 804/743-1860 Email: tnation@mapcom.com

Tonya Kestner, Account Manager 804/743-1860 Email: tkestner@mapcom.com

Alissa Nadolski, Marketing Manager 804/743-1860 Email: anadolski@mapcom.com

MARTIN GROUP
1515 N. Sanborn Boulevard
Mitchell, South Dakota 57301
Telephone: 605/996-9646
Fax: 605/995-2577
Website: www.martin-group.com

Martin Group is the nationwide leader of Software, Business Services, and Engineering that address operational and marketplace challenges faced by communications providers. Martin Group’s advanced OSS/BSS software provides communications providers with the tools to manage revenue effectively and efficiently. Martin Group’s Business Services help communications providers minimize exposure to capital, human and technological risks associated with in-house solutions. Martin Group’s Engineering team has been assisting service providers plan and engineer their infrastructure for over 35 years with innovative solutions, practical designs, and expert implementations. Martin Group is headquartered in Mitchell, SD and has regional offices spanning across the US.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Jim Odom, CEO 605/996-9646 Email: jimodom@martin-group.com

Jeffrey Boozer, VP-Sales & Marketing 605/996-9646 Email: jeffboozer@martin-group.com

Hannah Walters, Marketing Communications Manager 605/996-9646
Email: hannahwalters@martin-group.com

METASWITCH
1001 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 100
Alameda, California 94501
Telephone: 510/748-8230
Fax: 510/748-8236
Website: www.metaswitch.com

MetaSwitch is an industry-leading vendor of switching and applications solutions for both packet and circuit-switched networks.  Its widely deployed call agent, media/signaling gateway and application server platform supports a full range of legacy Class 4/5 capabilities and hosted unified communications services. Based on open standards including IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), MetaSwitch solutions scale from a few hundred to millions of subscribers in both integrated and distributed configurations. Customers include incumbent and competitive local exchange carriers, as well as operators of broadband wireless, cable and fiber networks. MetaSwitch is a division of Data Connection, a consistently profitable and privately held telecom technology provider. For more information, please visit www.metaswitch.com.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Bob Anderson 303/883-9116 Email: RA@metaswitch.com

MID-AMERICA COMPUTER CORPORATION (MACC)
111 Admiral Drive
P. O. Box 700
Blair, Nebraska 68008
Telephone: 402/426-6222
Fax: 402/533-5369
Website: www.maccnet.com

Mid America Computer Corporation (MACC) is a billing solutions company that offers a variety of services and front office software to providers of telephone, cable television, Internet and wireless services. From data processing to bill rendering and fulfillment, MACC offers clients “best of breed” billing solutions to face the future.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Craig Aman, President 402/533-5444 Email: caman@maccnet.com

Joelle Kesling, Marketing Manager 402/533-5270 Email: jkesling@maccnet.com

Lynn Groen, National Sales Representative 402/533-5158 Email: lgroen@maccnet.com

MID-STATE CONSULTANTS, INC.
1475 North 200 West
P. O. Box 311
Nephi, Utah 84648
Telephone: 435/623-8601
Fax: 435/623-6650
Website: www.mscon.com

Complete OSP, ISP and FTTx Design, Engineering, Computer Drafting, R.O.W., Construction Supervision, Facility Records, Cutover, Microwave, CATV, Cellular Broad Band Technology, etc.  An industry leader in Engineering methods and Network Technology.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Terry Brown, President 435/623-8601

Gary Norris, Regional Vice President 318/641-1011 Fax: 318/641-1099 Email: gnorris@mscon.com

Jennifer Wall 648/462-0547 Email: jwall@mscon.com

MOTOROLA
115 Nandina Terrace
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
Telephone: 407/977-7227
Website: www.motorola.com

Motorola offers a unique blend of wired and wireless broadband technologies that enable a seamless information, communications and entertainment experience – everywhere. Motorola delivers a powerful end-to-end IP video solution that enables operators – regardless of their network architecture or service mix – to deliver new revenue-generating services to consumers and business.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Ed Coughlin, Account Manager 407/977-7227 Email: ecoughlin@motorola.com

NATIONAL EXCHANGE CARRIER ASSOCIATION (NECA)
2475 Northwinds Parkway, Suite 375
Alpharetta, Georgia 30004
Telephone: 800/223-7751
Fax: 800/551-3038
Website: www.neca.org

NECA has administered the Federal Communications Commission’s access charge plan for more than twenty years. Our expertise includes rate and tariff development, industry database management, economic forecasting, trend analysis and regulatory policy analysis.  We provide the following services to our member companies:

• File Access charge tariffs with the FCC
• collect and validate cost and revenue data
• ensure compliance with FCC rules
• distribute revenues from access charges among pool members
• based on each company’s costs of providing interstate access
• process FCC Regulatory Fees
• offer training and education on a wide variety of telecom topics.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Bob Stewart, Manager 800/223-7751 Email: bstewart@neca.org

Laurette Martin, Associate Manager 800/223-7751 Email: lmartin@neca.org

NELSON’S ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.
3700 N. Harbor City Blvd. Suite 2B
Melbourne, Florida 32935
Telephone: 321/259-5015
Fax: 321/255-7482
Website: www.NESI-FLA.com

NESI takes pride in our excellent reputation and our ability to provide our customers with substantial cost savings without sacrificing quality. NESI is a FL based corporation founded in 1980 with branch offices located throughout the US. We provide a full range of communication services ranging from OSP engineering and design, Construction, Quality Control personnel, Central Office switching and transmission, installation and maintenance of voice, data, local and wide area networks.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Jesse Nelson, President 321/259-5015 Email: NESI@metrolink.net

Jed Mooney, Vice President 208/462-6009 Email: JHMooney2@earthlink.net

Gene Nelson, Regional Manager 321/259-5015 Email: Gnelson@nesi-fla.com

Ed Clement, Regional Manager 321/259-5015 Cell: 727/709-6756 Email: Eeclement@bellsouth.net

Scott Harris, Regional Manager Voice, Data, Local & WAN 407/897-7378 Email: Sharris@NESI-FLA.com

Tory Norris, Regional Manager Engineering 904/964-6650 Email: tlcnorris2006@yahoo.com

Dave Grandstaff, COE Manager 702/651-8688 Email: nesilvre@earthlink.net

NEO NOVA NETWORK SERVICES
1000 Perimeter Park Drive, Suite K
Morrisville, North Carolina 27560
Telephone: 919/473-5028

NeoNova provides wholesale Internet services, VoIP, IPTV and CALEA services to independent telephone companies and cooperatives around the world.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

David Baugh, Regional Sales Manager 919/473-5028

NFU SOUTHEAST, INC.
1010 Huntcliff, Suite 1350
Atlanta, Georgia 30350
Telephone: 770/650-3250
Fax: 770/650-3263
Email: nfusoutheast@msn.com

National Farmers Union – underwriter of insurance for telecommunications, cable TV, cellular, radio, contractors, etc.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

John Ezekiel, President 770/650-3250

Bob Swigart, Account Executive 770/650-3250

Deana Crosby, Account Manager 770/650-3250

NORTEL
4001 East Chapel Hill – Nelson Highway
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709
Telephone: 919/905-4353
Fax: 919/905-1453
Website: www.nortel.com

Nortel is a recognized leader in delivering communications capabilities that enhance the human experience, ignite and power global commerce and secure and protect the world’s most critical information. Serving both service provider and enterprise customers. Nortel delivers innovative technology solutions encompassing end-to-end broadband, Voice over IP, multimedia services and applications, and wireless broadband designed to help people solve the world’s greatest challenges. Nortel does business in more than 150 countries.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Steve Blaskowski, Sales Account Manager 770/708-4437 Email: sblaskowski@nortel.com

Kelly Brooks, Inside Sales 919/905-4353 Email: kbrooks@nortel.com

Ray Sherali, Sales Director 919/905-4752 Email: rsherali@nortel.com

NORTHSTAR COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.
1900 International Park Drive
Birmingham, Alabama 35243
Telephone: 205/972-5300
Fax: 205/972-5495
Website: www.northstar.net

NorthStar Communications Group, Inc. offers a broad range of wireline and wireless communications network infrastructure services, including:

• Enterprise network installation and maintenance
• Outsourcing
• Network engineering
• Construction management
• Project management
• Equipment engineering, furnish and installation (EF&I)
• Maintenance
• Professional staffing services

With average annual revenues of $100 million. NorthStar is recognized as a leader in the communications industry. NorthStar is consistently ranked among the top telecommunications engineering and design firms by Engineering News-Record (ENR) magazine’s prestigious Annual Listing of Leading Contactors and Designs Firms. In 2006, NorthStar is ranked as the No. 2 firm in the nation in the design of telecommunications transmission lines and cables. ENR has listed NorthStar as one of the top five firms nationally in overall telecommunications engineering and design for the past five years in a row.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Larry Mangum 228/238-0167 Email: larry.magnum@northstar.net

Markus Snowdon 205/592-8001 Email: markus.snowden@northstar.net

Leilani Kirkes 205/972-5382 Email: leilani.kirles@northstar.net

OCCAM NETWORKS
6868 Cortona Drive
Santa Barbara, California 93117
Telephone: 805/692-2900
Fax: 805/692-2999
Website: www.occamnetworks.com

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Mark West, Director of Sales-Gulf Region 901/488-7787 Email: mwest@occamnetworks.com

Mark Johnson, VP of Sales-East 919/593-1474 Email: mjohnson@occamnetworks.com

Kristen McGregor, Director of Marketing 805/692-2917 Email: kmcgregor@occamnetworks.com

OPTELIAN ACCESS NETWORKS
2121 New Market Building, Suite 150
Marietta, Georgia 30067
Telephone: 877/225-9428
Fax: 770/690-8506
Website: www.optelian.com

Optelian provides optical transport systems of Telecom Networks. Our system solutions facilitate applications that include: Optical Amplification, Reach Extension, GigE Transport, IPTV Transport, FTTx Transport, Path Protection Switching and Connectivity for optical transport. Optelian systems support data rates up to 40Gbps. Optelian’s WDM, CWDM, DWDM and Splitter technologies support up to 40 channels on a single fiber. Optelian is the industry leader in Optical transport systems. Optelian offers connectivity and test turn up tools that include: the CI-1000 “Connector Inspector”, Ferrule Mate, and visual Fault Finder.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Dave Mills, AVP Sales 877/225-9428 Email: dave.mills@optelian.com

Tom Dell, Director of Marketing 877/225-9428 Email: tom.dell@optelian.com

Emily Gibson, Marketing Coordinator 877/225-9428 Email: Emily.gibson@optelian.com

GORDON PALMGREN, INC.
P. O. Box 545
Pell City, Alabama 35125
Telephone: 205/338-2017
Fax: 205/338-1393

Our company has performed telephone cable work since 1979.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Gordon Palmgren, President 205/338-2017 Email: palmgrenconst@centurytel.net

PANNAWAY TECHNOLOGIES
215 Commerce Avenue
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Telephone: 603/766-5100
Toll Free: 877/726-6299
Fax: 603/766-5150
Website: www.pannaway.com

Pannaway's award-winning Service Convergence Network (SCN™) has empowered service providers to recognize their vision of migrating legacy ATM and TDM systems into one easily managed, common network utilizing Ethernet/IP at its core. Pannaway's technology innovation complemented by its highly experienced support staff, give its customers the technical advantages needed to increase profits and adapt to the evolving needs of their customers. As the industry's first telco-grade end-to-end IP Ethernet solution, Pannaway's RUS listed, Service Convergence Network (SCN™) gives telcos the power to expand their service offerings on this more efficient and scalable platform.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

John Harris, Regional Sales Manager (AL), (770) 516-0812, Cell: (770) 714-0812, Fax: (770) 516-0812, Email: harris_j@pannaway.com

Mike Riedel, Regional Sales Manger (MS), (972) 543-3532, Cell: (214) 693-9003, Fax: (214) 279-0611, Email: riedel_m@pannaway.com

PELUSA
5110 Gateway Drive
Grand Forks, ND 58203
Telephone: 877/749-8228
Fax: 866/453-4683
Website: www.priority.mb.ca.com

Pelusa is a leading manufacturer for fiber optic, copper and custom assemblies for the last 26 years and for more to come. Our head office is found in Winnipeg, our manufacturing plants are in Winnipeg and Grand Forks.  You will find that because Pelusa is a manufacturer our prices are very competitive and our turn around times are great! Our engineering team can help you out with any of your custom cabling needs. Aside from our cabling we also carry various items from wall mount racks to kim wipes. We strive to service everyone from the small two person office to large telco and CATV industry. For more of an understanding of us you can find us at www.priority.mb.ca.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Jim Ritchie, VP of Sales 877/749-8228 Email: jritchie@priority.mb.ca

POWER & TELEPHONE SUPPLY
2673 Yale Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38112-4417
Telephone: 901/320-3080
Fax: 901/320-3082
Website: www.ptsupply.com

Power & Tel offers the complete product solution to today’s telecommunications service provider. As your need list grows-FTTH, IPTV, VoIP, Central Office, OSP, Wireless, Customer Premise, Testing – we have the product and solution portfolio to build and maintain your entire system. Allow our extensive distribution network to be your inventory.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

DeWayne Fesmire, District Sales Manager 901/486-9556 Email: Dewayne.fesmire@ptsupply.com

Monica Pitts, Account Manager 800/238-7514 Email: monica.pitts@ptsupply.com

Jim Drain, Senior VP 800/238-7514 Email: jim.drain@ptsupply.com

PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS
P O Box 91129
Cleveland, Ohio 44101
Telephone: 216/403-0333
Fax: 253/981-7654
Website: www.preformed.com

Preformed Line Products (PLP) is the manufacturer of the Coyote® series of fiber optic closures; Aramadi110 stainless steel splice cases and a wide line of strand and cable solutions.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Harry Saleker, Field Sales Manager 216/403-0333 Email: jsaleker@preformed.com

PROCOM SALES
4390 Earney Road, Suite 140
Woodstock, Georgia 30188
Telephone: 770/887-8536
Fax: 770/887-5640
Website: www.procomsalesinc.com

Procom Sales, Inc. is a manufacturers sales representative covering the 8 southeastern states. We carry lines such as Draka, CDR, Dura-line/Arnco, Tyco Electronics, Tyco Power, Jolyn Maclean, Carsonite and other outside plant telecom products. We are a leading sales group in all applications for fiber optic communications.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Charles Beard, VP 678/523-8102 Email: charles@procomsalesinc.com

Kevin Bernard, AL Sales 334/718-4396 Email: kevinbernard@procomsalesinc.com

Celeste Clark, Inside Sales 770/887-5536 Email: celesteclark@procomsalesinc.com

PRO-LINE DESIGN
Consultants & Contractors
1020 Monticello Court, Suite 201
Montgomery, Alabama 36117
Telephone: 334/272-9116
Fax: 334/272-7116
Website: www.pro-linedesign.com

“Where Emphasis is placed on Quality in lieu of Quantity”

· PON (Passive Optical Network) Design Certified

· OUTSIDE PLANT PLANNING & DESIGN:
Conduit Air Pressure, Fiber, Remote Sites, Road Moves & River Crossings.

· RIGHT OF WAY (member IRWA):
Title Search, Appraisals, Acquisitions (with digitized easements), Survey, Recording & Damage Release.

· PERMITTING:
DOT, Railroad, National Forrest, Corp. of Engineers & Wet Lands.

· PLD E-Z RECORDS:
Computerized Maps with GPS data. Continuing Property inventory linked Maps. Pair Assignment data linked to Maps. Right-of-way data linked to Maps. Special features (loop make up data, cable fill blocks, pole inventory, AL/MS One Call data tracking.

· SERVICE ORDER/TROUBLE REPORT custom software

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

John Thomas, President 334/467-0243 Email: johnthomas@pro-linedesign.com

Tab Thomas, VP - Outside Plant 334/467-3058 Email: tabthomas@pro-linedesign.com

Todd Thomas, VP – Records 334/467-3059 Email: toddthomas@pro-linedesign.com

Roger Clayton, Software-IT 334/324-5445 Email: rogerclayton@pro-linedesign.com

Jean Thomas, Secretary/Treasurer 334/272-9116

PIONEER FAMILY SINCE 1979

QUINTREX DATA SYSTEMS
505 33rd Avenue S.W.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404
Telephone: 319/363-5508
Fax: 319/363-5516
Web: www.quintrex.com

Quintrex Data System Corp. is a leading telecommunications software provider of Billing, Customer Care, Marketing & Financial Solutions for the Quad Play including Convergent Billing for Wire, Wireless, CATV, Internet & Long Distance, Switch Provisioning & Audit for Wire, Wireless, IPTV/Video, VOD/Pay-Per-View and Internet. Additional solutions are comprised of Target, Suggestive, Campaign & Promotional Marketing, Bundling, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), EBPP, Self-Customer Care, Plant, Trouble Reporting, CABS, plus over 40 additional highly integrated systems.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Todd Reilly, Regional Sales Manager 843/399-5965 Email: treilly@quintrex.com

Gary Brendes, Vice President & Manager 319/363-5508 Email: gbrendes@quintrex.com

RURAL TELEPHONE FINANCE COOPERATIVE (RTFC)
2201 Cooperative Way
Herndon, Virginia 20171
Telephone: 800/346-7095
Fax: 703/709-6780
Website: www.rtfc.coop

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Ellen W. Classen, VP-Marketing 703/709-6713 Email: ellen.classen@rtfc.coop

Hank Buchanan, VP-Industry Affairs 703/709-6796 Email: hank.buchanan@rtfc.coop

S.A.T.T. INCORPORATED
P. O. BOX 560009
16913 Lakeside Drive
Montverde, Florida 34756
Telephone: 800/825-3438
Fax: 407/469-4391
Website: www.sattinc.com

S.A.T.T. provides quality repair of all your telecommunications equipment (One-Stop-Shopping). We stock a variety of refurbished equipment available for immediate shipment. Personal service, one-year warranty and 5 working day turnaround are a few of the reasons S.A.T.T. Inc. should be your choice for all your repair needs. Member NTCA.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Cheryl L. Thompson, President 800/825-3438 Email: Cheryl@sattinc.com

Bonnie S. Allen, Sales and Marketing Director 800/825-3438 Email: bonnie@sattinc.com

David Ray, Account Executive 800/825-3438 Email: david@sattinc.com

STANLEY Q. SMITH
Watkins Ludlam Winter & Stennis, P.A.
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
633 North State Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39202
Telephone: 601/949-4863
Fax: 601/949-4804
Website: www.watkinsludlam.com

Legal and Consulting Services.  Representation before Public Service Commission, all state and federal courts, and all state and federal agencies.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Stanley Q. Smith 601/949-4863 Email: stansmith@watkinsludlam.com

SMITH, TURNER & REEVES
A Professional Association
200 East Capitol Street
Suite 100 AmSouth Bank Building
P. O. Box 23027
Jackson, Mississippi 39225-3027
Fax: 601/948-6000

Certified Public Accountants. Audit, accounting and tax services. Regulatory assistance and consulting. NECA reporting, separations and rate design.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

George S. Smith, CPA 601/948-6700

Tim Burns, CPA 601/948-6700

SOUTHERN LIGHT
156 St. Anthony Street
Mobile, Alabama 36603
Telephone: 251/445-4252
Fax: 251/445-0642
Website: www.southernlightfiber.com

Southern Light provides a full range of infrastructure options, from fully managed, end-to-end solutions to dark fiber infrastructure. Our networking solutions tightly integrate with customers’ existing infrastructure and provide a built-in upgrade path for future technology.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: