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WELCOME
"Committed to the promotion of the regional
fiberoptic industry and the
dissemination of information about fiber optics to the general public."
Next
NEFC MEETING
October 23, 2008
Burlington Marriott
6pm
Topic:
"Broadband: Massachusetts' $40 Million Infrastructure
Stimulation"
Speaker:
Sharon Gillett
Mass.
Dept of Telecommunications and Cable
On
August 4, 2008, Governor Deval Patrick signed legislation authorizing
$40 million in bond funding to stimulate the availability of broadband
in un-served regions of the Commonwealth, in partnership with the private
sector. Commissioner Gillett will explain the motivation for this legislation
and the mechanisms it establishes to improve broadband infrastructure
in Massachusetts, particularly in the less densely populated regions of
the state. She will also give an overview of the regulatory and consumer
outreach work done by the Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications
and Cable.
Early
Bird Reminder
Fiber to the Home Conference in Nashville, TN
September 21 - 25, 2008
Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center
REGISTRATION DEADLINES COMING UP!
Registration Early Bird Deadline - September 5th
Register
Today and Save $200
Plastic Optical Fiber Conference
August, 2008
Santa Clara, CA
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Monday,
May 12, 2008
Holiday Inn, Boxborough
FiberFest
is a one-day tabletop trade show of fiberoptic products focusing on the
regional markets of New England. Exhibits include a wide range of OEM
and end-user products including fiber optic connectors, active & passive
components, fiber & cable; CATV equipment, imaging fiber optics, connector
polishing and inspection equipment, test equipment, and design and installation
services. The markets addressed include OEM, medical, CATV, telecom, datacom,
broadcasting, Internet, security, education, sensors, and MIL-Aero.
Seminar
topic:
Challenges
of Urban Environment on Fiber Installations
This years keynote speaker
Chris Parker
Engineering Manager Greater Boston OSP
Verizon
Seminar
topic:
Challenges,
Solutions, and Future Directions for Fiber Installations
Craig
Bowden-CFOS/I
Technical Sales & Service
Fiber Optic Association
2008
Programs
Have
a hot topic of interest? Want to contribute your expertise to the wide
NEFC membership? Contact us today to discuss possibilities.
Contact our CO-PROGRAM CHAIRS
Bill Emkey
WorldTech Consultants
TEL (603) 893-6944
FAX (603)-589-1224
bemkey@worldtechconsultants.com
or
Bill Beck
Yangtze Optical Fiber and Cable Company, Ltd.
CELL (617) 290-3861
FAX (518) 697-0447
bill.beck@yofcna.com
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