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PHOENIX CENTER 2004 U.S. TELECOMS SYMPOSIUM

PHOENIX CENTER 2004 U.S. TELECOMS SYMPOSIUM. 16 December 2004 Grand Hyatt Hotel Washington, D.C. What’s New at the Phoenix Center: Year-End Review. Publishing Continues to Be Prolific: Policy Paper on Special Access Quantity Discount Contracts Four Policy Perspectives

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PHOENIX CENTER 2004 U.S. TELECOMS SYMPOSIUM

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  1. PHOENIX CENTER2004 U.S. TELECOMS SYMPOSIUM 16 December 2004 Grand Hyatt Hotel Washington, D.C.

  2. What’s New at the Phoenix Center: Year-End Review • Publishing Continues to Be Prolific: • Policy Paper on Special Access Quantity Discount Contracts • Four Policy Perspectives • Inaugurated a Policy Perspectives Series (5 this year) • 2003 Policy Paper on Special Access to be republished in NYU Journal of Law and Business • Since becoming a “partner in publishing” with the Social Science Research Network (“SSRN”) in January 2004, Phoenix Center publications have made the SSRN’s “top ten” most-viewed lists a staggering 27 times. • Phoenix Center President Lawrence J. Spiwak is ranked in the top 18% of authors listed overall. • Phoenix Center Chief Economist George Ford is ranked in the top 15% of authors listed overall. • Published regular op-eds in major news and trade magazines: • Washington Legal Times, the Texas Lawyer, United Press International, the Washington Times, the Oklahoman, TotalTelecom, CNET and ZDNet.

  3. What’s New at the Phoenix Center: Year-End Review • Recognition: • Visits to the Phoenix Center’s web page continues to be strong (approximately 500K annually) • Over 3,000 hits from the FCC alone • Major News Media Coverage – e.g. • Washington Post, New York Times, Forbes.com, Miami Herald, LA Times, Milwaukee Journal, Ft. Worth Star Telegram, San Francisco Chronicle, Seattle Post Intelligencer • Trades – e.g. • Telecom Policy Report, Communications Daily, Telecommunications Reports • SBC sent us a “cease and desist” letter for allegedly violating their trademark “ALL DISTANCE”. • Held inaugural State Regulator Retreat in Phoenix • “[O]ne of the most informative and intellectually stimulating activities that I have experienced in more than eight years as a regulator. “ • Arnetta McRae – Chairman Delaware Public Service Commission

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