Understanding Emerging Network Services, Pricing, and Regulation

by Leo A. Wrobel, Leo A. Wrobet, Eddie M. Pope (With)

Overview

You can get better service at lower cost by actively taking control of your network! Using simple, non-technical language, this practical guide steers you through the often complicated process of building private networks and using special facilities from local and interexchange telephone companies. Concrete, real-life examples are presented that will benefit anyone charged with charting and implementing corporate telecommunications plans or information technology policy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780890067901
Publisher:	Artech House, Incorporated
Publication date:	04/28/1995
Series:	Artech House Telecommunications Library Series
Pages:	205
Product dimensions:	6.29(w) x 9.34(h) x 0.62(d)

Table of Contents

The Beginning of the Networks. The Movers and the Shakers. Concepts of Carrier Regulation. Preparing Your Battle Plan. Steps Toward a Successful Custom Network. Taking Control Through Special Tariffs. Taking Control by Going to the PUC. Beyond the Future and Conclusions. Appendices.

Editorial Reviews

Shares techniques for gaining control of telecommunication networks by building a collaborative relationship with regulation entities and production companies, for business teams. Reveals divestiture's effects, discusses the interests of communications companies such as cellular carriers, cable companies, and utility companies, and details ways to evaluate technology and create a successful custom network. Appendices offer a glossary, sample documents and contracts, and a list of state commissioners. No bibliography. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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