WISPAPALOOZA Fall 2017 - Day 3 Show Daily

L Z OO 2017 Important Information: Federal law mandates thatWISP PAC only accept individual (i.e. personal) contributions, and individuals may give a maximum of $5,000 per calendar year toWISP PAC. Contributions may be made via check or credit card. If your company is an LLC or partnership, your contribution may come from your company; otherwise, the check must come from an individual account. Contributions under $100 may be given in cash. Contribution Levels Supporter: $50 Friend: $100 Patron $250 Bronze Patron: $500 Silver Patron: $1,000 Gold Patron $2,500 Platinum Patron $5,000 Minimum contribution amount to attend is $50 per person. When: Tuesday, October 10, 2017, 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Where: e Wine Cellar at e Rio Hotel - Masquerade Village WISP PAC is the political action committee (PAC) dedicated to supporting those Members of Congress who support the legislative agenda of the fixed wireless industry. Financial contributions toWISP PAC will be used to support members of Congress from both parties who are friends to the fixed wireless industry and small businesses and to counter messages delivered by incumbent PACs. For more information or to make a contribution, please visit our website at www.wisppac.org or call 202-618-5639. you find the perfect wine, port, or cognac in an authentic winery setting. While you enjoy your beverage of choice and a delicious plate of food, the PAC will present its contributions to date and the roadmap for the remainder of 2017. Annual Awards Dinner Wednesday @ 7:30pm - 10:00pm Amazon Ballroom Think And Wear It OnThursday... WISPA PROUDLY SUPPORTS 2 0 WISPA PALOOZA 2017 SHOW I OCTOBER 9 - 13, 2017 www.bekabusinessmedia.com DAY 3 WISP Subscriber Growth I ndeed, as you may have heard a few times during WISPA- PALOOZA, “it’s a good time to be a WISP.” Despite the encroach- ment of large incumbents into WISP service territories, well more than half of WISPs surveyed by The Carmel Group are witnessing annual subscriber growth in excess of 10 percent annually. Nearly three-quar- ters report annual subscriber growth of 5 percent or more. The complete report from The Carmel Group, “Ready for Takeoff: The BWA Industry Report 2017,” is available to all WISPA members at www.WISPA.org . Detailed survey data also is available for sale by contacting The Carmel Group, www.carmelgroup.com . m FITEL Unveils Core Alignment Fusion Splicer T he new FITEL S179 Hand-Held, Core Alignment Fusion Splicer is esigned to offer powerful performance, d liv- ering fast and reliable optical fiber splicing even under harsh environmental conditions. By combining speed, precision, durability, portability and state-of-the-art communica- tion methods in one unit, this fusion splicing machine open s the door to n entir ely new range of applications, said FITEL. Highly effective for use in data centers, long-haul operations, metro, LAN, and FTTx fiber, including ultra-bend-insensitive fibers, as well as large area effective fibers, the FITEL S179 Fusion Splicer delivers rapid splicing and heating ability with consistent results, splice after splice. A large-capacity battery system helps save time by allowing 200 splicing c cles (splicing/heating) in on charge. The 4.3-inch wide LCD screen with touch panel offers easy and intuitive operation, and a proportionately wide splicing chamber makes optical fiber easy to load. For improved visibility in low-light conditions, 3+1 LED lights illuminate the entire splicing chamber. A detachable, left- side V-groove makes cleaning and mainte- nance a breeze. The S179 Fusion Splicer is also designed to meet the rigors of use in the field. While a substantially lower profile d lighter weight enhance p rtability, this splicer’s canopy design and ruggedized body provide resistance to shock, drops, water and dust exposure. A powerful, high propulsion motor (8N) helps ensure stable splicing for the most rigid indoor and drop cables. Internal battery charging, embedded Near Field Communication (NFC) and smartphone readiness combine with other features to make the S179 one of the most powerful and user-friendly fusion splicing machines available today, said th company m Stop by the Graybar booth #450 to pick up a full spec sheet on the S179 or to find out more. What is your company’s average monthly churn (or turnover) rate for the past year (take your average number of disconnected subscribers in a given month and divide that by your subscriber base at the beginning of mo th)? Source: The Carmel Group The Channel plan includes A and B bloc ks of 1 MHz each as shown below in green: 30% 0-0.05% 0.51-0.1% 0.11-0.5% 0.51-1% 1.1-1.5% 1.51-2.0% 2.01-5% Don’t Know 10% 10% 17% 10% 8% 6% 9% What was your actual or best estimate of the annual residential subscriber growth percentage rate for your company during the past year? Source: The Carmel Group 30% 8.7 13.4 16.1 26.2 9.4 4.0 8.1 9.4 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% 0% 1-5% 5-10% 11-20% 21-30% 31-40% 41-50% More than 50% Percent Responding 216 MHz Low-Power Ratio Service (Unlicensed) AMTS 218-219 MHz AMTS 220 MHz Amateur 217 MHz 218 MHz 219 MHz 220 MHz 222 MHz 225 MHz