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Page 1: Membership Directory 2012/2013

Membership Directory2012/2013

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CALENDAR FOR 2012JANUARY

S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

MAY S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

SEPTEMBER S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

FEBRUARY S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

JUNE S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

OCTOBER S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

MARCH S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

JULY S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

NOVEMBER

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APRIL S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

AUGUST S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

DECEMBER S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

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Table Of Contents

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Committee Members ......................................................2-3

Staff ................................................................................... 4

Members Active Members .....................................................15-22 Affiliate Members ...................................................30-31 Associate Members ...............................................37-64

Other Offices & Organizations Information ................65-66

Calendars ...................................................................68-70

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Associate Members NominatingChad Devier, Committee Chair ...Dakota Supply GroupDarren Dierbeck .......................Vantage Point SolutionsShelly Geerdes ......................Pinnacle Publishing, LLCPatrick Hall .....................................Olsen Thielen CPAsJohn Shimota ....................................... Eagle Marketing

Board of DirectorsEXECUTIVE COMMITTEEJean Pauk, Chair ..................................... TDS TelecomSteven Katka, Vice Chair .........................Albany Mutual Telephone Assn.Paul Hoge, Secretary/Treasurer .....................Crosslake CommunicationsCheryl Scapanski, Director ............ Benton Cooperative Tel. Co.

DIRECTORSDavid Arvig, Director .............................................. ArvigKevin Beyer, Director ...................Federated Telephone CooperativeDave Bickett, Director .................... Park Region Mutual Telephone CompanyCathy Clucas, Director ................................ CenturyLinkChad Devier, Director ..................Dakota Supply GroupTodd Roesler, Director ......Ace Communications Group

Directors NominatingJean Pauk, Committee Chair .................. TDS TelecomSteven Katka, Committee Vice Chair ......Albany Mutual Telephone Assn.Mary Ehmke ................................................ KMTelecomKevin Larson ............................................CTC TelecomAlan Lundeen .................. Wikstrom Telephone Co. Inc.

Economic DevelopmentRob Hammond, Committee Chair ...............BEVCOMMClifford Albertson ....................Badger CommunicationsMichael Bradley ..................... Bradley & Guzzetta, LLCBrad Finstad .....Center for Rural Policy & DevelopmentShelly Geerdes ......................Pinnacle Publishing, LLCBruce Hanson ........................Hanson CommunicationsRichard Keane .................... Pine Island Telephone Co.Barbara Ostrander ..................... The Competitive EdgeJean Pauk ................................................ TDS TelecomSheldon Sagedahl.........West Central Telephone Assn.Bob Weiss ................................Hector Communications

Education AdvisoryKevin Beyer, Committee Chair ....Federated Telephone CooperativePam Jensen, Vice Chair ...................... Minnesota West Community & Technical CollegeChad Bullock ............Emily Cooperative Telephone Co.Travis Floyd ...................West Central Telephone Assn.Ben Humphrey .........Finley Engineering Company, Inc.Monty Johnson ..................Minnesota State Community & Technical CollegeLori Meader ............................................................ ArvigTerri Pelzel ........................Minnesota West Community & Technical CollegeGeorge WallinKristi Westbrock .......................................CTC Telecom

Event PlanningGeorge Fish, Committee Chair ................Garden Valley Telephone CompanyChad Devier, Committee Vice Chair ......Dakota Supply GroupDirk Berger ..................................................... BevcommMark Forseth ............................. Halstad Telephone Co.Shelly Geerdes ......................Pinnacle Publishing, LLCPatrick Hall .....................................Olsen Thielen CPAsSteven Katka ...............Albany Mutual Telephone Assn.Patricia Knutson ......Federated Telephone CooperativeTom Kohlbry ......................................................... OnvoyKevin Larson ............................................CTC TelecomRobert Olson ..............................Emily Telephone CoopLarry Sanders ...................... TelCom Construction, Inc.Linda Spoors ................................SourceOne Solutions

GolfThomas Farm, Committee Chair ...Olsen Thielen CPAsKevin Beyer .............Federated Telephone CooperativeDean Laliberte ..........................Power Product ServicesDavid Langerud ............................SourceOne SolutionsKevin Larson ............................................CTC TelecomMonty Morrow ............................................ NU-TelecomJohn Shimota ....................................... Eagle MarketingGeorge W. Wikstrom ...... Wikstrom Telephone Co. Inc.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

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LegislativeCarrie Rice, Committee Chair.................... HickoryTechKevin Larson, Committee Vice Chair ......CTC TelecomMichael Ahern ............................Dorsey & Whitney LLPRoxi Hacker.............. Interstate Telcom Consulting, Inc.Rob Hammond .............................................BEVCOMMMonty Morrow ............................................ NU-TelecomJean Pauk ................................................ TDS TelecomTodd Roesler ....................Ace Communications GroupDavid Schornack .................................................... ArvigAndy Schriner ............................................. CenturyLinkGeorge W. Wikstrom ...... Wikstrom Telephone Co. Inc.

RTSMonty Morrow, Committee Chair ............... NU-TelecomKevin Beyer, Committee Vice Chair .............. Federated Telephone CooperativeMichael Baso ......................................................... ArvigJames Beattie ..............................................BEVCOMMTim Brinkman ...............Park Region Mutual Telephone CompanyMary T. Buley ....................................................... OnvoyJerry Burmeister ....... Interstate Telcom Consulting, Inc.Jo Ann Hanson ........................................... CenturyLinkAndy Hennis ....................Christensen CommunicationsSteven Katka ...............Albany Mutual Telephone Assn.Mark Klinkhammer ...................................Garden Valley Telephone CompanyJeff Olson ............................ Red River Rural Tel. Assn.Jim Oss ..........................................Olsen Thielen CPAsJean Pauk ................................................ TDS TelecomMark Roach ..............................................CTC TelecomDave Schultz ............................Paul Bunyan TelephoneCynthia Sweet ...................Ace Communications GroupBill VanderSluis .......................................... HickoryTech

SafetyRichard Keane, Committee Chair .................Pine Island Telephone Co.Randy Versdahl, Committee Vice Chair.............Garden Valley Telephone CompanyKevin Beyer .............Federated Telephone CooperativeChuck Deisbeck ........................Breda Telephone Corp.Steve Holmvig ..........................................CTC TelecomSteven Katka ...............Albany Mutual Telephone Assn.Sarah Lange .....................Ace Communications GroupPatty Matthews .......................................... NU-TelecomWade Sjolie . Park Region Mutual Telephone CompanyRob St. Clair .............................Paul Bunyan TelephoneDavid Wolf ...Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Assn.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

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Minnesota Telecom Alliance StaffBrent J. Christensen, President/CEO E-mail: [email protected] Jaskowiak, Account Executive E-mail: [email protected] Cygan, Events/Meeting Planning E-mail: [email protected] Broderick, Events/Meeting Planning E-mail: [email protected] Swanson, Member Services E-mail: [email protected] Ewald, Finance & Accounting E-mail: [email protected] Duntley, Website/Communications E-mail: [email protected]

MINNESOTA TELECOM ALLIANCE1000 Westgate Drive

Suite 252Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114

MTA Phone Number: 651.291.7311MTA Fax Number: 651.290.2266

[email protected]

VISION STATEMENTThe Minnesota Telecom Alliance is a leading voice for Minnesota’s telecommunications industry.

MISSION OF MTAThe Minnesota Telecom Alliance is organized for the purpose of enhancing the success and viability of its telecommunications industry members in an increasingly competitive environment through:

· Fostering and providing high quality services and benefits to its member companies.· Informing and educating member companies on appropriate subjects relating to the

telecommunications industry.· Developing and promoting uniform standards of communications services, proce-

dures and practices.· Supporting the provision of high quality, universal service for consumers.· Informing and educating consumers, legislators and regulators on the necessity,

applications and benefits of a reliable, efficient and modern telecommunications infrastructure.

· Informing and educating consumers, legislature and regulators on the need for adequate compensation to fund the infrastructure.

· Representing the member companies’ interests before the general public and legis-lative and regulatory bodies.

MTA Safety ProgramDan Berg, Lead Safety Consultant E-mail: [email protected] Office: 651.288.3726, Cell 612.219.4503Harold Stelton, Safety Consultant E-mail: [email protected] Office: 651.288.3727, Cell 612.219.4504Chris Trembley, Safety Consultant E-mail: [email protected] Office: 651.288.3725, Cell 612.219.4500

The MTA Safety Program is a total safety, health, and environmental loss-control program designed specifically to meet the needs of smaller telecommunications companies. Our staff of safety professionals provides services in the areas of safety training for all levels of employees, consultation and assistance in the management of safety, health, and environmental issues, proper interpretation of state and federal regulations, safety, health, and environmental auditing to determine member company needs, and much more.

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Our full-service approach focuses on a trifecta of management, talent and safety to ensure your project is

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Tom Farm (651) 621-8786 - [email protected]

Pat Hall (651) 621-8541 - [email protected]

Since 1921, Assisting Telecom, Wireless &

CATV Utilities Manage Current and Future Growth

Accounting & Consulting --Accounting and auditing --Tax planning and preparation --Strategic business planning --Mergers and acquisitions --CLEC consulting services --State and federal regulatory consulting --Management consulting --Employee benefi t planning --Cost feasibility and rate studies --Valuation services --Human resource consulting

Olsen Thielen CPAs& Consultants

Depend on our people. Count on our advice. SM

2675 Long Lake Road St. Paul, Minnesota 55113

(651) 483-4521 www.otcpas.com

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BASO BATTERY INC.Sales and service of batteries for the

telecommunication industry - from remotes to central office.

(218) 564-4878Mobile:

George (218) 639-1267John (218) 839-7646

Rich Kettwig (952) 472-3475

Fax: (218) 564-5189

E-mail: [email protected]: www.basobattery.com

812 Aspen Ave SE • P.O. Box 312 • Menahga, MN 56464

Battery SpecialiStS for over 30 yearS!

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Updated2-20-12

year - no changes2-21-12

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BrandsAbsolyte Classic Marathon ONYX PowerfitRelay Gel Sonnenschein Sprinter Sunlyte

Recycling – Call Toll Free 1-888-438-5865

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www.exide.com1-888-898-4462

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THE LAW FIRM WITHIN-DEPTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS EXPERTISE

Richard J. Johnson Brian T. Grogan Dan Lipschultz Valerie M Means Mitchell H. Cox Jeff Y. Lin Richard J. Kelber Patrick T. Zomer M. Cecilia Ray

4800 WELLS FARGO CENTER90 South Seventh Street

Minneapolis, MN 55402-4129www.moss-barnett.com

612-877-5000

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920.583.3132 l www.michels.usEqual Opportunity Employer

aerial, Buried and Underground Construction

service Wire installation and termination

splicing, testing and Cutover of Copper, Coax and Fiber optic networks

Fiber optic splicing

Directional Drilling

rail plowing

ContraCtors speCializing in:

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Electric Scientific CompanyS p e c i a l H a z a r d s F i r e P r o t e c t i o n S i n c e 1 9 7 0

ServicesHazard Analysis • Solutions • Specifications • Design

Installation • Preventive Maintenance • ServiceProducts

FM200 & Novec 1230 Suppression Systems • In-Cabinet SuppressionFire Alarm and Detection • Air Sampling Detection

Security • Access Control • MonitoringApplications

CO Switch • Frame and Battery RoomsData Centers • General Office

Minneapolis Duluth BismarckVoigt Lenmark III Scott Johnson Jerry Cozzi

952-933-4671 218-729-7330 701-223-3099

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Integra Networks provides optical equipment compatible to:CISCO Juniper Alcatel-Lucent Ciena Adtran Brocade-Foundryand many more!

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745 Albany Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12110O: 877-402-3850 F: 866-847-5219www.IntegraNetworks.net

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702 Communications702 Main AveMoorhead, MN 56560218.284.5702 • FAX: 218.284.3298www.702com.comJim Walter, President/CEOWireless: [email protected]

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Ace Communications Group207 E Cedar StPO Box 360Houston, MN 55943507.896.3192 • FAX: 507.896.2149www.acegroup.ccTodd Roesler, CEO507.896.6292Wireless: [email protected] Albany Mutual Telephone Association131 6th StAlbany, MN 56307320.845.2101 • FAX: 320.845.7000www.albanytel.comSteven W. Katka, CEO/General [email protected] Eveslage, Network Operations [email protected] Groetsch, Office [email protected] Ostendorf, [email protected] Klasen, COE [email protected] Officials:John Klaphake, PresidentJoe Hennen, Vice PresidentTony Reber, Secretary/Treasurer

Alliance CommunicationsCooperative, Inc.612 3rd StPO Box 349Garretson, SD 57030605.594.3411 • FAX: 605.594.6776www.alliancecom.netDon Snyders, General [email protected] Arvig150 2nd St SWPerham, MN 56573218.346.5500 • FAX: 218.346.8829www.arvig.comDavid Arvig, Vice President/[email protected]

Other Officials:Allen Arvig, President/[email protected] Malikowski, [email protected] Schornack, Director of Sales, Business [email protected] Callaway Telephone Company, Inc. PO Box 123 Callaway, MN 56521 218.375.2111 www.arvig.com East Otter Tail Telephone Company 150 2nd St SW Perham, MN 56573 218.346.5500 www.arvig.com Home Telephone Company, The 112 1st Ave NW PO Box 158 Grand Meadow, MN 55936 507.754.5115 www.arvig.com Midwest Telephone Company 222 S Clayborn Ave PO Box 45 Parkers Prairie, MN 56361 218.338.4000 www.arvig.com Osakis Telephone Company 222 S Clayborn Ave PO Box 45 Parkers Prairie, MN 56361 218.338.4000 www.arvig.com The Peoples Telephone Company Inc. PO Box 96 Bigfork, MN 56628 218.743.3142 www.arvig.com Twin Valley-Ulen Telephone Company 204 Main Ave W Twin Valley, MN 56584 218.584.5111 www.arvig.com Redwood County Telephone Company 731 Main St Wabasso, MN 56293 507.342.8000 www.arvig.com Clements Telephone Company 731 Main St Wabasso, MN 56293 507.342.8000 www.arvig.com

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Barnesville Municipal Telephone102 Front St NBarnesville, MN 56514218.354.2292 • FAX: 218.354.2472www.barnesvillemn.comGuy Swenson, TEC CoordinatorWireless: [email protected] OlsonWireless: 701.219.0177

Benton Cooperative Telephone Company2220 125th St NWRice, MN 56367-9701320.393.2115 • FAX: 320.393.2221www.bctelco.netCheryl Scapanski, General ManagerWireless: [email protected] Officials:Duane Wentland, Operations [email protected] Hayes, Office [email protected]

BEVCOMM123 W 7th StBlue Earth, MN 56013507.526.3252 • FAX: 507.526.4597www.bevcomm.netWilliam Eckles, [email protected] Blue Earth Valley Telephone Company dba BEVCOMM Cannon Valley Telecom, Inc. dba BEVCOMM Easton Telephone Company dba BEVCOMM Eckles Telephone Company dba BEVCOMM Minnesota Lake Telephone Company dba BEVCOMM

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CenturyLink200 South Fifth Street, Room 2300Minneapolis, MN 55402Cathy Clucas, Government Relations Director651.312.5311 (Office)[email protected]

Christensen Communications Company104 W Main StMadelia, MN 56062507.642.5555 • FAX: 507.642.5500www.chriscomco.netEverett M. Christensen, [email protected]

Other Officials:Sybil B. Christensen, [email protected] Braun, Operations [email protected] Hennis, Business Development [email protected]

Crosslake CommunicationsPO Box 70Crosslake, MN 56442218.692.2777 • FAX: 218.692.2410www.crosslake.netPaul HogeWireless: [email protected] [email protected]

CTC (Consolidated Telecommunications Company)1102 Madison StPO Box 972Brainerd, MN 56401218.454.1234 • FAX: 218.829.5146www.connectctc.comKevin T. Larson, CEO/General [email protected] Roach, Director - [email protected] Westbrock, Dir. - Operations/[email protected] Officials:Paul Nieman, PresidentJohn Luce, Vice PresidentMorris Nelson, TreasurerMike Wetzel, Secretary

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Dunnell Telephone Company Inc.110 Seeley AvePO Box 42Dunnell, MN 56127507.695.2730 • FAX: 507.695.2321Wireless: [email protected] C. Nelson, PresidentKathy J. Nelson, Office Manager

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Emily Cooperative Telephone Company40040 State Highway 6PO Box 100Emily, MN 56447218.763.3000 • FAX: [email protected] Olson, General ManagerWireless: [email protected]

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Farmers Mutual Telephone Company301 2nd St SPO Box 368Bellingham, MN 56212320.568.2105 • FAX: 320.568.2200www.farmerstel.netKevin Beyer, General Managerc/o Federated TelephonePO Box 156Chokio, MN 56221Wireless: [email protected] Roggenbuck, Plant [email protected] Lorenz, Operations [email protected] Radermacher, Regulatory [email protected] Eul, Marketing/Customer Service [email protected]

Federated Telephone405 2nd St EPO Box 156Chokio, MN 56221320.324.7111 • FAX: 320.324.2777www.fedtel.netKevin Beyer, General [email protected] Lorenz, Operations [email protected] Eul, Marketing/Customer Service [email protected] Knutson, [email protected] Roggenbuck, Plant [email protected]

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Garden Valley Telephone Company201 Ross AvePO Box 259Erskine, MN 56535218.687.2400 • FAX: 218.687.2454www.gvtel.com • [email protected] W. Fish, General [email protected] Klinkhammer, Finance ManagerDave Hamre, Service & Operations ManagerSue Gunderson, Personnel & Administrative ManagerRandy Versdahl, Facilities Manager/Safety DirectorOther Officials:Vernon Hamnes, PresidentJerry Freitag, Vice PresidentByron Ness, SecretaryJoe Sandberg, Treasurer

Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association800 Central Ave NBrandon, MN 56315320.524.2211 • FAX: 320.524.2785www.gctel.com • [email protected] Wolf, CEO/General [email protected] Officials:Richard A. Anderson, PresidentRichard Wagner, Vice PresidentLois Larson, SecretaryJosh Netland, Plant [email protected] Elmer, Product Manager &Director of [email protected] Kirckof, Business Services [email protected]

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Halstad Telephone Company345 2nd Ave WPO Box 55Halstad, MN 56548218.456.2125 • FAX: 218.456.2196www.halstadtel.comTom Maroney, [email protected] Officials:Mark Forseth, Operations [email protected]

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Hanson Communications, Inc.1700 Technology Drive NE, Ste 100Willmar, MN 56201320.847.2211 • FAX: 320.847.7120Mark Hanson, PresidentBruce [email protected] Clara City Telephone Company 227 S Main St Clara City, MN 56222-0800 320.847.2211 • FAX: 320.847.2736 Sacred Heart Telephone Company 233 2nd Ave Sacred Heart, MN 56285-0190 320.765.2235 Starbuck Telephone Company 113 W 5th St Starbuck, MN 56381 320.239.2211 Zumbrota Telephone Company 411 Main St Zumbrota, MN 55992-0205 507.732.5103

Harmony Telephone Company35 1st Ave NEPO Box 308Harmony, MN 55939-0308507.886.2525 • FAX: [email protected] Tingesdal, CEOCraig Otterness, CFO

Hector Communications Corporation27 N Minnesota StPO Box 697New Ulm, MN 56073507.354.2500 • FAX: 507.359.4650www.hectorcom.comBob Weiss, General ManagerWireless: [email protected] Otis, [email protected] Eckles, Vice [email protected] Arvig, [email protected] Arrowhead Communications Corporation www.arrowheadtel.net Eagle Valley Telephone Company www.eaglevalleytel.net Felton Telephone Company www.feltontel.net Granada Telephone Company www.granadatel.net Loretel Systems, Inc. www.loretel.com

Pine Island Telephone Company www.pitel.net Sleepy Eye Telephone Company www.sleepyeyetel.net

HickoryTech221 E Hickory StPO Box 3248Mankato, MN 56002-3248507.386.3700 • FAX: 507.625.9191www.hickorytech.comJohn Finke, President and [email protected] Morton, President of Business [email protected] Nordquist, President of Information [email protected] Prahl, President of Wholesale Solutions and Business [email protected] VanderSluis, Director of Regulatory [email protected] Mankato Citizens Telephone

Company 221 E Hickory St PO Box 3248 Mankato, MN 56002-3248 507.386.3700 See listing for HickoryTech Mid-Communications, Inc. 221 E Hickory St PO Box 3248 Mankato, MN 56002-3248 507.386.3700 See listing for HickoryTech

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Integra Telecom4690 Colorado St SEPrior Lake, MN 55372952.226.7000 • FAX: 952.447.6016www.getintegra.comMary Korthour, VP and General [email protected] Solsrud, Marketing [email protected] Shepard, Director of [email protected] Kaul, Manager of Customer [email protected]

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Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc.312 4th St WPO Box 920Clear Lake, SD 57226605.874.2181 • FAX: 605.874.2014www.itc-web.comJerry Heiberger, General Manager605.874.8308Wireless: [email protected] Officials:Reynold Preheim, Network Operations Manager605.874.8311Jim Canaan, Support Services Manager605.874.8338

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Johnson Telephone Company205 1st Ave NEPO Box 39Remer, MN 56672218.566.2302 • FAX: 218.566.2166Dwayne Johnson

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KMTelecom18 2nd Ave NWKasson, MN 55944507.634.2511 • FAX: 507.634.2500www.kmtel.comMary D. Ehmke, [email protected] Tollefson, [email protected]

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Lismore Cooperative Telephone Company230 S 3rd AvePO Box 127Lismore, MN 56155-0127507.472.8748 • FAX: 507.472.8419Officers:Darwin Veld, PresidentGene Metz, Vice PresidentMark Loosbrock, Secretary/TreasurerBill Loonan, Manager

Lonsdale Telephone Company Inc.126 S Main StPO Box 358Lonsdale, MN 55046507.744.2311 • FAX: [email protected] L. Simon, PresidentMary R. Langhoff, Vice President

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Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company214 N MainPO Box 368Mabel, MN 55954-0368507.493.5411 • FAX: 507.493.5611Lorren Tingesdal, General [email protected] Officials:Dean Nierling, PresidentSteve W. Darrington, Secretary - TreasurerDavid Sacquitne, Vice President

Manchester-Hartland Telephone Company204 Railroad StManchester, MN 56007-5012507.826.3212 • FAX: 507.826.3678Omer EmstadWireless: [email protected]

Minnesota Valley Telephone Company318 2nd Ave EPO Box 310Franklin, MN 55333-0310507.557.2275 • FAX: 507.557.2202Danny Busche, General ManagerWireless: [email protected] Larson, PresidentJulie Serbus, Service Representative

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NU-Telecom27 N Minnesota StPO Box 697New Ulm, MN 56073507.354.4111 • FAX: 507.359.1611www.nutelecom.netBill Otis, CEO/[email protected] Bornhoft, COO/Vice [email protected] Kawlewski, [email protected] Hutchinson Telecommunications, Inc. Hutchinson Telephone Company Western Telephone Company

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Otter Tail Telcom, LLC224 Lincoln Ave WFergus Falls, MN 56537218.998.2000 • FAX: 218.998.2040Dave Bickett, General Manager/CEO218.998.2000 ext. [email protected] Officials:Daryl Ecker, Network Operations [email protected]

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Park Region Mutual Telephone Company100 Main StPO Box 277Underwood, MN 56586218.826.6161 • FAX: 218.826.6298www.parkregion.comDave Bickett, General Manager/CEO218.826.6161 ext. [email protected] Officials:Mary Jo Biegler, Controller218.826.6161 ext. [email protected] Brinkman, Business Operations Manager218.826.6161 ext. [email protected] Thompson, Human Resources Manager218.826.6161 ext. [email protected] Sjolie, Network Operations Manager218.826.6161 ext. [email protected] Valley Telephone Company (Same as Park Region Mutual Telephone Company)

Paul Bunyan RuralTelephone Cooperative1831 Anne St NWBemidji, MN 56601218.444.1234 • FAX: 218.444.1121www.paulbunyan.netPaul Freude, CEO & General ManagerWireless: [email protected] Officials:Gary Johnson, [email protected] Schultz, [email protected] St. Clair, Network Operations [email protected] Howard, Information Technology and Development [email protected]

Polar Communications110 4th St EPO Box 270Park River, ND 58270701.284.7221 • FAX: 701.284.7277www.thinkpolar.comDavid L. Dunning, General Manager/CEO701.284.4287Wireless: [email protected] Wolverton Telephone Company David L. Dunning, Executive Vice President

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Red River Rural Telephone Association510 BroadwayPO Box 136Abercrombie, ND 58001701.553.8309 • FAX: 701.553.8396www.rrt.netJeffrey J. [email protected] Ihland, Network Operation [email protected] Plecity, Office [email protected] Gauslow, PresidentRon German, Vice PresidentGary Boutiette, Secretary

Rothsay Telephone Company137 1st St NWRothsay, MN 56579218.867.2111 • FAX: 218.867.2114Paul StowmanWireless: [email protected] StowmanWireless: [email protected]

Runestone Telecom Association100 Runestone DrPO Box 336Hoffman, MN 56339320.986.2013 • FAX: 320.986.2050www.runestone.netLee Maier, General [email protected] Officials:Jeanne Meidl, Office [email protected] Hedstrom, Plant [email protected]

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Spring Grove Communications166 W Main StSpring Grove, MN 55974507.498.3456 • FAX: 507.498.5861www.yourlocal.coopCraig A. Otterness, GM/[email protected] [email protected]

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TDS Telecom Arvig Telephone Company 30965 2nd St PO Box 395 Pequot Lakes, MN 56472-0395 763.271.6007 • FAX: 320.485.4644 www.tdstelecom.com Thomas J. Ollig, Market Manager [email protected] Bridge Water Telephone Company 316 Pine St Monticello, MN 55362-0298 763.271.6007 • FAX: 320.485.4644 www.tdstelecom.com Thomas J. Ollig, Market Manager [email protected] Mid-State Telephone Company 7901 Chapin Dr NE PO Box 609 New London, MN 56273-0609 763.271.6007 • FAX: 320.485.4644 www.tdstelecom.com Thomas J. Ollig, Market Manager [email protected] Winsted Telephone Company 316 Pine St Monticello, MN 55362 763.271.6007 • FAX: 320.485.4644 www.tdstelecom.com Thomas J. Ollig, Market Manager [email protected] Development Office 7900 International Dr, Ste 200 Minneapolis, MN 55425 952.876.4038 • FAX: 952.876.4039 Wireless: 612.701.7782 Byron A. Wertz, Vice President Corp. Development Telephone & Data Systems [email protected]

Regulatory Office 525 Junction Rd Madison, WI 53717 608.664.4152 • FAX: 608.830.5519 Wireless: 608.516.3115 Jean Pauk, State Government Affairs Manager [email protected]

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West Central Telephone Association308 Frontage RdPO Box 304Sebeka, MN 56477218.837.5151 or 800.945.2163FAX: 218.837.5001www.wcta.netAnthony V. Mayer, General Manager/[email protected] Officials:Jennifer Grewe, Controller218.837.6023 • FAX: [email protected] Sagedahl, Operations Manager218.837.6021 • FAX: [email protected]

Wikstrom Telephone Company Inc.212 S Main StPO Box 217Karlstad, MN 56732-0217218.436.2121 • FAX: 218.436.3100www.wiktel.comCurtiss L. Wikstrom,President/General ManagerOther Officials:George W. Wikstrom, Vice PresidentLeslie B. Wikstrom, Vice PresidentKathleen J. Surratt, SecretaryNeil D. Wikstrom, TreasurerAl Lundeen, Plant Manager218.436.5214Carrie Kern-Taggart, Office Manager218.436.5231Corey Wikstrom, Service Supervisor218.436.5213Richard Laager, Technical Supervisor218.436.5206

Winnebago CooperativeTelecom Association704 E Main StLake Mills, IA 50450641.592.6105 • FAX: 641.592.6102www.wctatel.netTerry Wegener, General [email protected]

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Winthrop Telephone Company213 E 2nd StPO Box XWinthrop, MN 55396507.647.5395 • FAX: 507.647.2203Danny Busche, General ManagerWireless: [email protected] Officials:Ann Bolinger, PresidentFay Larson, Vice PresidentJulie Nesburg, Service Representative

Woodstock Telephone Company337 Aetna StRuthton, MN 56170507.658.3830 • FAX: 507.658.3914www.woodstocktel.netKen Knuth1981 Engebretson AveSlayton, MN 56172507.777.2201Wireless: [email protected]

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RCOM, Inc.3650 Annapolis Lane No, Ste 160, Minneapolis, MN 55447Phone: 763-557-2801 • Fax: 763-557-2826 • Web: www.rcominc.com

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AAmery Telcom, Inc./Somerset Telephone Company 120 Birch St WAmery, WI 54001715.268.7101Michael D. Jensen,President/General [email protected]

BBaldwin Telecom, Inc.930 Maple StBaldwin, WI 54002715.684.3346 • FAX: 715.684.4747www.baldwin-telecom.netMatt Sparks, General [email protected] Bloomer Telephone Company1120 15th AveBloomer, WI 54724715.568.4830Jim [email protected] Breda Telephone Corp.(See Western Iowa Networks)

FFarmers Independent Telephone Company139 W Madison AvePO Box 447Grantsburg, WI 54840715.463.5322www.grantsburgtelcom.netinfo@grantsburgtelcom.netDana Olson, Manager

GGolden West Telecommunications Cooperative Inc.415 Crown StPO Box 411Wall, SD 57790-0411605.279.2161www.goldenwest.com Dennis Law, General Manager/CEO [email protected]

HHager City TelecomW8108 165th AveHager City, WI 54014715.792.2103 • FAX: 715.792.5385www.hager.netVern Yarwood, Plant [email protected] Keane, General [email protected] 2nd St SWPine Island, MN 55963507.356.8302 • FAX: 507.356.4001

LLakeland CommunicationsCorporate Office825 Innovation AvePO Box 40Milltown, WI 54858715.825.2171www.lakeland.wsJohn [email protected]

MMidstate Communications, Inc.120 E 1stPO Box 48Kimball, SD 57355605.778.6221Mark Benton, General ManagerWireless: [email protected] Mount Horeb Telephone CompanyPO Box 65Mount Horeb, WI 53572608.437.5551 • FAX: 608.437.8898www.mhtc.netJohn [email protected]

NNelson Telephone Cooperative318 3rd Ave WPO Box 228Durand, WI 54736715.672.4204 • FAX: 715.672.4344www.nelson-tel.netChristy [email protected] North Dakota Telephone Company211 22nd St NWPO Box 180Devils Lake, ND 58301701.662.1100 • FAX: 701.662.6446www.goNDTC.comDave Dircks, General [email protected] Ellison, Network Services [email protected] Hoffmeyer, Engineering/Customer Services [email protected] Senger, Chief Financial [email protected]

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RReservation Telephone Cooperative24 Main St NPO Box 68Parshall, ND 58770-0068701.862.3115 • FAX: 701.862.3008www.rtc.coopRoger HovdaWireless: [email protected] County TelephoneCooperative Association205 Main StPO Box 197New Effington, SD 57255-0197605.637.5211www.tnics.com • [email protected] Harrington, ManagerWireless: 605.742.3043

SSDN Communications2900 W 10th StSioux Falls, SD 57104800.247.1442 • FAX: 605.334.4782www.sdncommunications.comMark Shlanta, [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Communications525 Western AvePO Box 588Brookings, SD 57006605.692.6325Steve Meyer, Executive Vice President605.692.6325Jim Adkins, Network Operations Manager605.692.6211

VValley TelecommunicationsCoop. Assn., Inc.PO Box 7Herreid, SD 57632-0007605.437.2615www.valleytel.netJohn Tormoehlen, General [email protected]

Venture Communications Cooperative218 Commercial Ave SEPO Box 157Highmore, SD 57345605.852.2224 • FAX: 605.852.2404www.venturecomm.netRandy Houdek, General [email protected] Olson, Assistant [email protected] Jessen, Office [email protected] Volek, Administrative [email protected]

WWest River CooperativeTelephone Company 801 Coleman AvePO Box 39Bison, SD 57620605.244.5213www.westrivertel.coopJerry Reisenauer, General [email protected]@sdplains.comColle Nash, Director of [email protected] Colle Nash, Mgr. Telecommunications [email protected]

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AAction Battery Wholesalers, Inc.484 County Rd VVSomerset, WI 54025715.247.5512 or 800.261.6660FAX: 715.247.5741www.actionbattery.comTimothy Dove, President/[email protected] Representatives:Dan Hatch, Chief Executive [email protected] Dove, Executive Vice [email protected]: 612.865.9511Chuck Dove, Sales [email protected]: 612.819.4745Ken Prater, Service [email protected] & DC Power Sales, Service, Complete Testing per IEEE 450, Installation of Batteries for the Telephone Central Office; Batteries for Cabinets; Also Cellular Sites, Documental Disposal per EPA Requirements, Turn-key Power.Please See Ad On Page 33

Adtran901 Explorer BlvdHuntsville, AL 35806256.963.8000www.adtran.comPaul Hannasch, Sales Manager17778 Ketchikan TrailLakeville, MN [email protected] Brian Efimetz, Director of Sales54852 Grenelefe Circle ESouth Lyon, MI [email protected] offers the most flexible, cost-effective solutions for traditional and emerging voice and data networks. ADTRAN’s strengths as the industry leader in loop transport have been applied throughout the family of “Total Access Solutions.” ADTRAN’s products offer copper and fiber network access solutions along with network routing products for ILECs, CSPs, independents and enterprise customers.

Advanced Media Technologies, Inc.3150 SW 15th StDeerfield Beach, FL 33442888-293-5856 or 954.427.5711FAX: 954.427.9688www.amt.comCandace DiMassimo, Marketing & [email protected] Greninger, Account [email protected] is the leading equipment distributor for Amino Communications, EGT, Motorola Broadband, RGB, and other manufacturers of IP Set Top Boxes, Satellite Receivers, Headend Fiber Optics and Distribution elec-tronics. We provide expert in house technical support for RF and IP video distribution systems to Telephone and Cable TV companies worldwide.

Aevenia, Inc.3030 24th Ave SMoorhead, MN 56560218.284.9500 • FAX: 218.284.9555www.aevenia.comJason Abbott218.284.9631FAX: [email protected] 1969, Aevenia has provided electrical and energy construction services to the Midwest. Whether energizing extra high-voltage power lines, directional boring under a roadway or terminating fiber optic cable, Aevenia’s combi-nation of services is seamless and performed by talented employees who are committed to safety, service and value.Please See Ad On Page 6

AGL Consulting2790 Quebec CtLittle Canada, MN 55117612.578.2707 • FAX: 651.483.1954Fazil [email protected] and Systems Consulting Services.

Alexicon TelecommunicationsConsulting3210 E Woodmen Rd, Ste 210Colorado Springs, CO 80920719.531.6342 • FAX: 719.531.0788www.alexicon.netDoug K. Kitch, PrincipalWireless: [email protected] D. Strait, PrincipalWireless: [email protected] H. Wiemer, Principal10318 N 138th E AveOwasso, OK 74055918.376.9901 • FAX: 918.376.9280Wireless: [email protected] provides financial, regulatory, and management consulting services to small, rural and tribal rate of return carriers.Please See Ad On Page 5

Allied Telesis3200 North First StSan Jose, CA 95134800.424.4284www.alliedtelesis.com • [email protected] TrenastyAbout Allied Telesis, Inc. Founded in Japan in 1987 and with offices worldwide, Allied Telesis is a leading provider of networking infrastructure and flexible, interoperable network solutions. The company provides reliable video, voice and data network solutions to clients in multiple markets including government, healthcare, defense, edu-cation, retail, hospitality and network service providers. Allied Telesis is committed to innovating the way in which services and applications are delivered and managed, resulting in increased value and lower operating costs. Visit us online at alliedtelesis.com.

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Alpine Power Systems, Inc.24355 Capitol AveRedford, MI 48239-2426313-531-6600alpinepowersystems.comDavid Cronce, Director of [email protected] x 19Jerry Heinritz3064 Progress Rd.Madison, WI [email protected] are a full service company providing back-up power and are capable of engineering, furnishing, installing, and test-ing. We deliver the highest value of service in the industry for your telecom, switchgear, generator, UPS, and emer-gency lighting needs. We have locations throughout North America. THE LEADER IN BACK-UP POWER.

Appcore666 Walnut Street, 12th FloorDes Moines, IA [email protected] BrownAppcore® manufactures the business of Cloud Computing. Appcore delivers Infrastructure-as-a-Service technology to telcos, data centers, fiber rings, and enterprises to enable Public (service provider) and Private (enterprise) Cloud environments. Our flagship product, Appcore OnsiteTM, is a certified, integrated stack of hardware and software sys-tems designed to be data center roll in ready, accelerating the deployment of Cloud environments.

Arrow Consulting Group3245 Lakecrest Rd NEAlexandria, MN 56308320-808-9944www.arrowconsultinggroup.comMike [email protected]

BBADGER COMMUNICATIONS408 6th Ave WDurand, WI 54736715.672.4200 • FAX: 715.672.4234www.BadgerCommunications.comCliff Albertson, General Manager and [email protected] Melstrom, Marketing [email protected] Gamble, National Sales & Training [email protected] COMMUNICATIONS is an innovative com-pany dedicated to providing quality products services and technical support to independents. Badger is an Authorized Reseller for Avaya Small - Medium Business Products, Certified Applications, Solarus Carrier Grade SIP LD, InfiniVi and Viewbiquity Smart-Home Smart-Business carrier grade video storage & sensors along with over 100 telecom manufacturers.

Baso Battery Inc.812 Aspen Ave SEMenahga, MN 56464218.564.4878 • FAX: [email protected] BasoWireless: 218.639.1267John BasoWireless: 218.839.7646Rich KettwigWireless: 952.472.3475Over 30 years sales and service of batteries for the tele-com industry: OSP, CELL SITES, CO.Please See Ad On Page 9

Bauman Associates, Ltd.Certified Public Accountants & Advisors4229 Southtowne DrPO Box 1225Eau Claire, WI 54702888.952.2866 or 715.834.2001FAX: 715.834.2774Gregory D. Mleziva, CPA, [email protected], ext. 109FAX: 715.833.2617Matthew W. Brunner, CPA, PrincipalMichael Mai, CPA, PrincipalJohn Satre, CPA, PrincipalBrian Schilling, CPA, PrincipalSam Stagliano, CPA, PrincipalEstablished in 1947 - Full service certified public account-ing and advisory firm providing professional services to businesses and individuals throughout the Midwest. Audit specialists in the areas of telecommunications, coopera-tives and utilities operations. Services include: Accounting, Audit/Assurance, Tax Planning, Management Consulting, Marketing Consulting, Business Operations Advisory and more.Please See Ad On Page 10

BEC Technologies, Inc.1500 Precision Dr, Ste 100Plano, TX 75074972.422.0877www.bectechnologies.netMichael Silverwood, Regional Sales Director603.773.9739Wireless: [email protected] Technologies develops and markets high perfor-mance xDSL and FTTH customer premise equipment, and CPE Management applications that enables independent telephone companies to cost effectively deploy video, data and voice services.

Bernstein Global Wealth Management225 South Sixth Street, Ste 5000Minneapolis, MN 55402612.758.5028 • FAX: 612.758.5050www.bernstein.comJudy A. Fredrickson, Principal - Sr. Investment Advisory GroupRobert Metcalf, Principal - Sr. Investment Advisory GroupDavid Berghult, DirectorMeg Hastings, Sr. Associate

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Blandin Foundation100 N Pokegama AveGrand Rapids, MN 55744877.882.2257Ann [email protected]

Border States105 25th St NFargo, ND 58102701.293.5833 • FAX: 701.232.7673www.borderstateselectric.comJonathan Lee701.239.7444Wireless: [email protected] Elsbernd701.297.3868Wireless: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Lech701.239.2316Wireless: [email protected] Longtin701.239.7463Wireless: [email protected] [email protected] Schmidt763.315.9561Wireless: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] represents and stocks products from the leading manufacturers in the telecommunications industry. Our DataComm Account Managers and Customer Service Representatives have been factory trained to assist you with your needs. They are supported by our DataComm Specialists, which include a PE and several RCDD’s to assist you with your technical questions and problems. From the CO to the Customer Premise, BSE is your Supply Chain Solution.

Bradley & Guzzetta, LLC55 E 5th St, Ste 1220St. Paul, MN 55101651.379.0900 • FAX: 651.379.0999

www.bradleyguzzetta.comJoy Gullikson651.379.0900 ext. 4Wireless: [email protected] Bradley, Partner651.379.0900 ext. [email protected] Guzzetta, Partner651.379.0900 ext. [email protected] & Guzzetta, LLC provides legal, government relations, and policy services to the telecommunications industry. We understand telco issues and have the skill to effectively represent our clients.

Brown & Brown Insurance of MN530 W Pleasant St #100PO Box 3086Mankato, MN 56001507.388.2010 or 800.231.2961FAX: 507.388.5492www.insuranceofmankato.comTim SchwartzWireless: [email protected] E. PortnerWireless: [email protected] designed insurance coverages, including Directors & Officers Liability

BTI Systems, Inc.50 Northside RdOttawa, ON K2H 5Z6CANADA613.248.9154 • FAX: 613.248.9156www.btisystems.comLocal Contacts:Tye Bragg, Regional Sales Director - North Central Territory9303 W. 155th CourtOverland Park, KS 66221913.526.3351 • FAX: [email protected] Sigmund, Sales Engineer -North Central Territory1311 North Ridge RdMitchell, SD 57301605.996.1812 • FAX: [email protected], Membership, Events & Headquarters Contact:Lorian Day, Marketing Events Coordinator50 Northside RdOttawa, ON K2H 5Z6CANADA613.688.4769 • FAX: [email protected], rural broadband, Ethernet services, SONET evolu-tion, fiber relief - BTI Systems, Inc. delivers the packet capabilities and scalable capacity required to address all priorities from one network. BTI offers Layer 0/1/2 integration solutions with WDM + Carrier Ethernet-based packet-optical networking platforms and Ethernet access devices complemented by multi-layer network and service management.

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CC&C Power, Inc.949 N Larch AveElmhurst, IL 60126630.617.9022 • FAX: 630.617.9023www.ccpower.comWilliam [email protected]&C Power provides a large assortment of DC power products including both large and compact DC power systems, fuse and breaker distribution panels, battery systems, rectifiers, relay racks, batteries, cable, and other system components. C&C Power also offers a variety of UPS peripherals including battery cabinets, maintenance bypass panels, remote alarm panels, and mulitple AC distribution options. C&C Power’s staff of qualified ser-vice technicians will maintain your UPS, battery, or DC systems. Our huge inventory of batteries, DC power and UPS systems allow us to respond quickly to emergencies to keep your system up and running.

Cable Connection & Supply Company Inc.1505 30th St NWFaribault, MN 55021507.334.6417 or 800.624.0532FAX: 507.334.8926www.ospstuff.com orwww.cableconnectionsupply.comBarbara A. Vinar, [email protected] Vinar Jr., Director of SalesDirect: [email protected] Vinar, Director of SalesDirect: [email protected] of Telecommunication Products, Outside Plant, Customer Premises, Voice & Data, Tools, Test Equipment, Safety Equipment, Fiber Optic Tools And Supplies.

Calix, Inc.(Headquarters)1035 N. McDowell BlvdPetaluma, CA 94954707.766.3000 • FAX: [email protected] Carlson, Regional Sales Manager16305 36th Ave North, Ste 300Minneapolis, MN 55446-4273Wireless: [email protected] Shand, Account Manager707.766.3068 • FAX: 707.283.3068Calix (NYSE: CALX) is a global leader in access innova-tion. With its Unified Access portfolio, communications service providers can transform their networks to meet changing subscriber demands rapidly and cost-effectively, while delivering a wide range of revenue-generating services over both legacy and next-generation access infrastructure.

Carolina Technology Associates454 South Anderson Rd, Ste 14Rock Hill, SC 29730803.325.6000www.carolinata.comSteve [email protected]

CC&I Engineering, Inc.(See Compass Consultants, Inc.)

Center for Rural Policy & Development600 S 5th St, Ste 211St. Peter, MN 56082507.934.7700 • FAX: 507.934.7704www.ruralmn.org • [email protected] Finstad, Executive [email protected]

Central Cable Contractors, Inc.W7435 County Rd AWWaupun, WI 53963920.324.4118 • FAX: 920.324.0135Dale JansenWireless: [email protected] outside plant construction. Plowing, trenching, con-duit & manhole, directional boring, cable pulling, copper & fiber splicing.

CHR Solutions, Inc.4424 W Sam Houston Pkwy North, Ste 420Houston, TX 77041715.351.5111 • FAX: 281.754.9170www.CHRsolutions.comMain/Primary ContactMarc Hayden, EVP Sales and [email protected] Oswald, Sales Operations and [email protected] Fitzsimmons, EVP, Client [email protected] Pappa, EVP, Client [email protected] is the largest, single-source provider of business process outsourcing, engineering services, software solu-tions, Cloud, and technology managed services to com-munications service providers across the globe. Our team of industry experts from multi-faceted disciplines helps clients grow revenues and improve operations. CHR’s local presence, national network and global reach provide the scale and skill to elevate your business. Our clients include: telephone, Internet, cable TV and wireless providers and city municipalities. We employ more than 500 team members with eleven offices and two network operating centers in five states and two countries.

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Cisco Systems11 Willow Creek Dr.Highland, IL 62249618.580.4431www.cisco.comMike Schaible, Account ManagerWireless: [email protected] Systems’ Optical Networking Systems provides SONET and DWDM solutions and products. The Cisco 15454 economically combines OC-3 through OC-192 transport; VT and STS bandwidth management; DS1, DS3, STS1, Optical, Ethernet/IP, ATM switching in a compact assembly.

Clearfield, Inc.5480 Nathan Lane, Ste 120Plymouth, MN 55442763.476.6866 • FAX: 763.475.8457www.clearfieldconnection.comDarrel Farr, Regional Sales [email protected], Inc. formerly APA Cables & Networks, designs and manufactures the FieldSmart fiber management platform. Based upon the patented technology of the Clearview Cassette, FieldSmart ensures that the critical principals of fiber management are satisfied and virtually eliminates exposure to environmental hazards or human interaction. A wide range of panel configurations, densi-ties, connectors and adapter options are offered alongside an assortment of passive optical components. Clearfield is a public company, traded on Nasdaq:CLFD. www.clearfieldconnection.com

CloverLeaf Digital LLC20 Jay Street, Ste 213Brooklyn, NY 11201718.438.6448 • FAX: 718.801.8680www.cloverleafdigital.comLawrence [email protected] in 2003, CloverLeaf Digital LLC is the leading independent provider of interactive television services in the United States. With a focus on independent ser-vice providers, CloverLeaf’s advanced two-way services include the DotDaily localized news and information walled garden, and Funspot casual games for IPTV. CloverLeaf’s services are available on all major IPTV middleware plat-forms, and are currently distributed in over 150 US cities, with additional launches coming online every day.

CoBankInterchange Tower, Ste 250600 Highway 169 SMinneapolis, MN 55426-1219800.282.4150www.cobank.comRoger Opp, Vice [email protected] Donner, Vice [email protected] BANKING CENTERTed Koerner, Vice President & Western Team Leader

[email protected] West, Sr. Vice President & Communications Division [email protected] Timko, Executive Assistant5500 S Quebec StGreenwood Village, CO [email protected] provides complete financial solutions for rural America. With $3.9 billion committed to 240 rural com-munications companies nationwide, CoBank offers a wide range of financing services from upgrading facilities and acquisition to leasing and cash management services. With $58 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.

CommSoft96 Thompson Hill RdRensselaer, NY 12144518.720.3700 • FAX: 518.720.3713www.commsoft.netJodie [email protected] [email protected] provides communication service providers with software solutions to conduct their customer care, billing, and provisioning operations accurately and seam-lessly. 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, mapping, and business intelligence solutions complete this offering. Proven. Accurate. Limitless. CommSoft.

Communication Network Engineering, Inc.Fargo Office210 27th St NFargo, ND 58102701.237.3433www.cnefargo.comBlake Griffin, [email protected] London Office21 Central Ave EPO Box 425New London, MN 56273320.354.2262www.cnefargo.comGlenn Otteson, Vice [email protected] Consultants and Communication Network Engineers have now merged and became Communication Network Engineering. We’ll have the same offices and the same consultants who’ve partnered with you in the past. CNE provides services in voice/video/data networking, project management, CAD, Right-of-Way, COE and OSP engineering.Please See Ad On Page 27

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Communications Data Group102 S Duncan RdChampaign, IL 61822888.234.4443 • FAX: 217.351.6994www.cdg.wsBobbie McKay, Executive [email protected] Barrett, Account Manager124 Rue Grand LakeSt. Louis, MO 63367636.265.0514 or 888.234.4443FAX: 217.351.6994Wireless: [email protected] is a telecommunications solutions source offering Modularity for landline, internet, cable, VoIP, and IPTV con-vergent billing, service provisioning, customer care, media-tion, E-Care, and operational support systems. These flex-ible, functional, scalable invoicing products have a proven reputation with large, mid-range, and small carriers. CDG’s Carrier Access Billing System (CABS) has an unparalleled success record with the nation’s largest carriers.

Compass Consultants, Inc.(formerly CC&I Engineering, Inc.)150 2nd St SWPerham, MN 56573218.346.3600 • FAX: 218.346.3610www.trustcompass.comDavid Schornack, [email protected] Consultants Inc. is the new name and face for CC&I Engineering. We’re still the same engineering pro-fessionals offering solutions in Data networking, Video Consulting, Project Management, Telecom Consulting, COE and Outside Plant Engineering.Please See Ad On Inside Back Cover

Computer Connection Corporation1101 W 80th StMinneapolis, MN 55420952.884.0758 • FAX: 952.884.2206www.cccmn.comTroy [email protected] business for our 36th year, we specialize in Quality used products from Cisco, 3COM, Avaya, Packeteer, Extreme, Juniper, Nortel, F5 and many more. You will use us at first because of our pricing but you will continue to come back because of quality and service. Contact us at [email protected] or 952.884.0758.

Cooperative Network Services, LLC14 Main St SWPO Box JMenahga, MN 56464218.564.3000 • FAX: 218.564.3001Jason [email protected] offers a wide range of services to its owners and the telecommunications industry at large. Our growing list of services includes: TDM and Ethernet transport, wholesale Internet, ASR assistance, data network consulting, net-work coordination, engineering, and training.

Cordell, Inc.918 Palomares AveLa Verne, CA 91750909.971.9100 • FAX: 909.971.9101www.cordell.comJohn G. Ruiz, Operations [email protected] E. Mathews, III, President/[email protected] Woodmansee, Director of [email protected] Kelly, Customer Service [email protected]’s core products include vertical solution for Network Monitoring Solutions, Engineering Traffic System, Intelligent Concentrator/Mediation device and two Models of discrete alarm collection units with multiple protocol options. The Centurion III and Model 1800. Cordell’s dis-tinctive competitive advantage is its customer service and our ability to offer an end-to-end solution as a manufacturer and integrator of the latest state of the art products sup-ported by a staff of Cordell experts. We are in our 33rd year (1979-2012) in the Telecommunication Industry.

CORE Telecom Systems, Inc.1131 N Warson RdSt. Louis, MO 63132888.375.8826 • FAX: 314.372.0233www.coretelecom.netJames Shell, Northwest Sales [email protected] Boarman, [email protected] Short, Marketing [email protected] Telecom Systems, Inc. is an integrated supplier of brand new and secondary re-used equipment. CORE celebrates 2009 in its 10th year of dedicated service to the IOC market by delivering many manufacturers and products of the telecommunications industry. Our spe-cialization includes a wide variety of equipment for central office switching technologies, broadband and transmis-sion products, remote outdoor cabinets, a full line of fiber optic material, complete power systems and a wide variety of batteries by industry leading manufacturers. As a value added reseller, CORE is an authorized distributor for Tellabs, Eltek-Valere, North Star Battery, Lineage Power, Major Power, Wilcom, Haze Battery, Platinum Tools, and Z-100 ADSL Modems. If prices are your concern and fast on time deliveries are your preference, CORE will meet your needs with close, attentive, world-class customer ser-vice! We are dedicated to you! CORE Telecom Systems, Inc. is a full service organization helping today’s service providers remain profitable in an ever changing telecom-munications environment. GET MORE WITH CORE!

Cornerstone Group4650 Royal Vista Circle, Ste 250Fort Collins, CO 80528970.568.8313 • FAX: 970.232.9027www.CornerstoneNow.comShane [email protected] Group is an innovative provider of products and services designed to help telcos increase customer loyalty and obtain new customers.

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Corning Cable Systems800 17th St NWHickory, NC 28601800.743.2671 • FAX: 828.901.5488www.corning.com/cablesystemsMark Turner - Field Sales Engineer8633 Tessman Circle NBrooklyn Park, MN 55445763.425.8431Wireless: [email protected] Cable Systems is a world leading manufacturer of fiber optic cable and fiber to the home FTTx hardware product. We didn’t invent FTTx, just the products that make it happen!!

Courtney Industrial Battery6522 N 40th StMilwaukee, WI 53209414.358.1300Lisa [email protected] [email protected] is a provider of DC distribution, AC UPS and station-ary batteries. We are dedicated to providing economical products, services and solutions to our customers. We can help you put the puzzle pieces together by providing engineering, products, installation and maintenance.

Cronin Communications938 T St NWWashington, DC 20001202.232.1107www.cronincom.netTimothy E. Owens, PresidentWireless: [email protected]

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Dakota Supply Group2601 3rd Ave NPO Box 2886Fargo, ND 58108-2886701.237.9440 or 800.437.4702FAX: 701.237.0765www.dsginc.bizLeigh TrosenGroup Manager - [email protected] Sales StaffDale Olson, Inside [email protected] Roos, Inside [email protected] Skjerven, Inside [email protected] Jepson, Inside [email protected] Representatives:Chad Devier, Outside Sales, [email protected]

Rory Troff, Outside Sales, [email protected] Plant & Subscriber Equipment, CO Equipment, Transmission Optics, Testing & Locating Equipment, Splicing & Construction Materials, Telephone & Fiber Optic Cable, Voice & Data Network Products. Please See Ad On Inside Back Cover

Dascom Systems Group, LLC2415 Ventura DrWoodbury, MN 55125651.578.1200 • FAX: 651.578.2555www.dascom-systems.comGeneral Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Mike [email protected] [email protected] is a leading systems integrator of: IPTV systems for subscriber-based television, Local video production systems for local channel content, Digital signage systems and networks, Videoconferencing systems and general AV equipment.

Datalink10050 Crosstown Circle, Ste 500Eden Prairie, MN 55344952.944.7869www.datalink.comSteven M [email protected]

Design Wizards, LLC4007 State StPO Box 1662 (Zip 58502)Bismarck, ND 58503800.209.9956 or 701.224.1000FAX: [email protected] VanderVorstWe provide full service telephone directory production. We provide the support to a sales staff that they need to produce a telephone directory including file conversion, contract entry, sales commission reports, sales reports, pre-printed contract, lead sheets, spec art, finished art, cover design, white and yellow page layout, and other sales reports and sales support. Our customers include any utility company or directory company that is interested in doing only sales. We provide sales assistance and production of the directory. We also work closely with printers to make sure there is compat-ibility between your data and the printer.

DF Countryman Company2425 E 26th StMinneapolis, MN 55406612.724.4400www.dfcco.comRick [email protected] [email protected] See Ad On Page 33

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DIRECTV17543 91st Ave NMaple Grove, MN 55311612.281.8861Paul [email protected]

Dorsey & Whitney LLP50 S 6th St, Suite 1500Minneapolis, MN 55402612.340.2881Michael J. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] See Ad On Page 24

EEagle Marketing12576 Parkwood DrBurnsville, MN 55337952.253.9950 • FAX: 952.253.9953www.eaglemarketing.netJohn Shimota, [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Representatives of pedestals, X-connects, environmentally controlled outdoor cabinets, building entrance and fiber connectivity from Emerson Network Power. Fiber optic and copper splice closures, duct cou-plers, CO fiber frames and panels and optical assemblies from TE connectivity. A full range of fiber optic cable and accessories from Prysmian Group. Switches, network storage, wireless products, routers, network cameras from D-Link. Grade level access boxes for housing fiber optic splices, CATV, telephone equipment and storage of cop-per, fiber, and coax cables from Armorcast. Cooper B-Line offers electronic and wall mount cabinets, raceway and cable management systems. Hitachi Cable offers complete line of Category 6e+ through Category 3 and HDTV cop-per cables, including high pair count. Termination tools, punch-down tools, cable testers and crimpers for copper, fiber, electrical and coax from Fluke Networks. Warning tape, copper tracer wire and safety products from Proline Safety Products.

Eide Bailly LLP200 E 10th St, Ste 500 PO Box 5125Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5125605.339.1999www.eidebailly.comKevin Doyle, [email protected]

Derrick Larson, [email protected] and Business Advisors

Electric Scientific Company7505 Highway 7Minneapolis, MN 55426952.933.4671Voigt Lenmark, [email protected] Representative:Scott Johnson4181 Thunderchief LaneDuluth, MN [email protected] protection contractor. Sales, Service & Maintenance of Fire Alarm, FM200 & Norec1230 Suppression, Early warning detection. Also providing security, access control & CCTV.Please See Ad On Page 13

EnerSys(formerly RCOM - Rockford Controls of Minnesota)3650 Annapolis Lane, Ste 160Minneapolis, MN 55447763.557.2801 • FAX: 763.557.2826www.rcominc.comWade [email protected] is the factory representative for EnerSys batter-ies, the largest manufacturer of stationary batteries in the world. Covering the states of North and South Dakota, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin, we can handle all aspects of stationary reserve power. From system design and factory installation services to certified disposal and recycling, EnerSys can solve all of your battery problems.RCOM also represents Unipower, Madison Cable, IMS-AMCO enclosures and other power electronics lines.Please See Ad On Page 24

Ericsson Inc6300 Legacy DrivePlano, TX 75024972.583.0000www.ericsson.comDave [email protected] is the world’s leading provider of communications technology and services. We are enabling the Networked Society with efficient real-time solutions that allow us all to study, work and live our lives more freely, in sustain-able societies around the world. Our offering comprises services, software and infrastructure within Information and Communications Technology for telecom operators and other industries. Today more than 40 percent of the world’s mobile traffic goes through Ericsson networks and we support customers’ networks servicing more than 2 bil-lion subscribers. We operate in 180 countries and employ more than 100,000 people. Founded in 1876, Ericsson is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. In 2011 the company had revenues of SEK 226,9 billion (USD 35.0 billion). Ericsson is listed on NASDAQ OMX, Stockholm and NASDAQ, New York stock exchanges.

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ETI Software Solutions, Inc6065 Atlantic Blvd, Ste BNorcross, GA 30071770.242.3620 • FAX: 770.242.9197www.etisoftware.comJustin Nevius770.242.3620 ext. 321Wireless: [email protected] in 1992, ETI Software Solutions, Inc. is a lead-ing developer of software products deployed by over 100 utility systems and telecommunication service providers serving millions of subscribers worldwide. The ability to fully automate provisioning of FTTH networks and IPTV middleware solutions has made ETI’s latest product TriadTM unique in today’s marketplace. Optional modules for Triad include: order entry/rating, work order manage-ment/scheduling, reporting and billing functionality to fully support advanced telecommunication services providers. Since it’s inception in 2004, many of the nation’s largest FTTH services providers are included in the over thirty systems who have deployed Triad.

FFarmers Union Insurance3250 Rice StSt. Paul, MN 55126651.631.3014 • FAX: 651.234.0871www.nfuic.comChris DanielsonEllen Kavanagh, CSRWireless: [email protected] Insurance for the Communications Industry. Including coverage for Tower Owners and Builders, ISP, Cellular, CATV, Communication Contractors, Call Centers, and Radio and TV Systems. Contact me for all of your insurance needs.

Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Council1124 W Riverside Ave, Ste 215Spokane, WA 99201866.320.6444 • FAX: 613.258.7925www.ftthcouncil.org • [email protected] Savage, PresidentMarie Claude Bureau, FTTH [email protected] in its eighth year, the Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Council is a non-profit association consisting of companies and organizations that deliver video, Internet and/or voice services over high-bandwidth, next-generation, direct fiber optic connections – as well as those involved in planning and building FTTH networks. Our mission is to educate the public and government officials about FTTH solutions and to promote and accelerate deployment of fiber to the home and the resulting quality of life enhancements.

As long as our population keeps expanding, there will be demands for new energy and communications infrastructure. New territory brings new challenges. At Finley, we can help you create a broad spectrum of solutions, and put them in place, quickly and cost-effectively. From engineering consulting to long range planning – from project management to network design – count on Finley for innovation and ideas.

For more information visit www.fecinc.com or contact us at:Finley Engineering Company, Inc.1981 Engebretsen Avenue, P.O. Box 259Slayton MN507-777-2000Minneapolis Office: 952-582-2912Halstad Office: 218-456-2121 INNOVATION TO THE NEXT POWER

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Finley Engineering Company, Inc.1981 Engebretson AvePO Box 259Slayton, MN 56172507.777.2000 • FAX: 507.777.2200www.fecinc.comBenjamin L. Humphrey, Vice PresidentDirect: 507.777.2237Wireless: [email protected] Office5775 Wayzata Blvd Ste 700St. Louis Park, MN 55416952.582.2912Michael G. Boehne, President/COOWireless: [email protected] Office305 5th St EPO Box 56Halstad, MN 56548218.456.2121Steve SortlandWireless: [email protected] over fifty years, Finley Engineering has been a leader in the design, engineering and construction of telecom systems. Finley is one of the largest telecom network design companies in the U.S. Finley has over 300 employees located in ten offices throughout the U.S. Finley specializes in the design and construction of FTTH networks, IPTV/CATV, IP Data Networking, Switching, Optical Transport, CAD/GPS Mapping, Right-of-Way, Permitting, Surveying, Environmental Studies and com-plete Project Management.Please See Ad On Page 26

First Network Group4 Perry StPO Box 1662Wapakoneta, OH 45895800.578.6381 • FAX: 419.738.8043Darren [email protected]

FishNet Security1710 Walnut StreetKansas City, MO 64108816.701.3306Andy [email protected]

Foundry Networks, Inc.(See Brocade)

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Fox NetworksOne Main St SE, Ste 600Minneapolis, MN 55414612.486.9500 • FAX: 612.486.9594www.foxnetworksinfo.comJean Edhlund, Manager612.486.9581Wireless: [email protected] Networks innovates. From our breadth of program-ming of channels to our depth of programming, we create conversations with the hottest programming properties and the biggest live sporting events. Our networks span multiple platforms and deliver innovative products that support your business and keeps fans coming back for more. Fox Networks include: FOX Broadcast, Fox Movie Channel, FX, National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, SPEED, Fox Soccer Channel, Fox College Sports, FUEL, Big Ten Network and Fox Sports Net.

FS3 Inc.9030 64th St NWPO Box 989Annandale, MN 55302320.274.7223 • FAX: 320.274.7205www.FS3inc.bizMarty FergusonWireless: [email protected] Inc. STOCKS HDPE and PVC Conduit, Handholes, Shovels, Cable Installation Equipment, Duct Cutters, Couplings, Pulling Grips, Cable Prep Products, Cable Lubricants, Polyester Pull Tape, Cable Locators, Marking Paint, Flags, Route Signage Systems, Buried Warning Tape, Ground Rods, Ground Wire, Bonding Hardware, Tracer Wire, Locate Posts and other related items, Safety Equipment and Apparel, such as Vests, Hardhats, Gloves, Safety Glasses, Traffic Cones, Roll Up Signs, Vehicle Emergency Lighting, Back Up Cameras and Reel Trailers at our facility near Annandale, Minnesota.

Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc.2801 Telecom PkwyRichardson, TX 75082800.777.FAST (3278) • FAX: 972.479.6984www.fujitsu.com/us/services/telecom/Joe Astuto, Sales Manager5640 88th Crescent Circle No.Brooklyn Park, MN 55443763.488.8300Wireless: [email protected] Fernandez, Sales Engineer3321 Arizona AveChickasha, OK 73018972.479.2677 • FAX: 972.479.6985Wireless: [email protected] Network Communications Inc. is an innovator in Connection-Oriented Ethernet and optical transport technologies, and is a market-leading provider of SONET, WDM, and packet optical networking solutions. Fujitsu enables its customers to migrate to fully converged packet optical networks that improve performance and profitability.

GGNB Industrial Powera division of Exide Technologies14438 Watersedge Trail NEPrior Lake, MN 55372952.440.3404Terry [email protected] Industrial Power, a division of Exide Technologies, is a world leader in stored energy solutions. GNB offers a full lineup of lead-acid (VRLA and flooded) and Lithium-ion batteries, in sizes up to 6,000 ampere hours. For total turn-key solutions, GNB offers DC power system components, accessories, and services. Spent batteries are recycled at GNB owned smelters.Please See Ad On Page 11

Golden West Technologies and Internet Solutions2727 N Plaza DrRapid City, SD 57702800.343.1869 • FAX: 605.342.1160www.gwtis.comRandy Thomas800.343.1869Wireless: 605.381.7382You know how hard it is to find a partner who is as inter-ested in growing your Broadband services as you are? Golden West Technologies and Internet Solutions is that partner who will help you improve operational efficiencies, increase customer satisfaction and control costs. In addi-tion to core services such as email and web, we can help partners transition to profitable next generation services. The Golden West call center provides exceptional 24x7 integrated technical support for your triple play offer-ings. Our Golden Shield family of value added services picks up where traditional Internet Help Desk services end and gives our partners superior revenue generating opportunities.

Goldfield TelecomPO Box 237Goldfield, IA 50542515.825.3400 or 800.825.8161www.goldtelecom.comgoldtelecom@goldtelecom.comDarrell Seaba, [email protected] Seaba, Sales [email protected] Beisel, Vice President of [email protected] Telecom - The Nation’s resource for the most advanced telecommunications equipment with sales and installation of GTI Enclosures, Occam, Zhone, Paradyne, D-Link, Allot, Net to Net, Allied Telesis, EltekValere, Comtrend, Brocade, Pucell, Transition, White Rock, Networks, Carrier Access, CommuniGate Pro, Force 10 Networks, Alloptic, General Data Comm, BTI Systems, Procera, GoBack TV, MRV, Innoband, Integra and AppRiver.

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Graybar7601 Setzler ParkwayBrooklyn Park, MN 55445800.655.9000 • FAX: 763.898.5680www.Graybar.comBryan Hughes, Broadband Utilities Branch [email protected] Hanson, Northern MN [email protected] Hoffman, Southern MN [email protected] Sutherland, Inside [email protected] Rebne, Quotations ManagerQuotations [email protected] is a Full Service distributor with a dedicated team for just Service Providers, helping you find Real Solutions. Graybar offers technical specialists in Carrier, Security, Data Center and Electrical markets. Graybar supports the leading suppliers in our industry with specialization, inven-tory, staging, dedicated inside specialists, online services and a large sales team. With over 8 locations in Minnesota alone, we are local all over. When you want service before, during and after the sale, Graybar is ready to help.

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HM Cragg7674 Washington Ave SEden Prairie, MN 55344952.884.7775 • FAX: 952.884.7739www.hmcragg.comDan Pumarlo952.224.5468Wireless: [email protected] Products & Services: C&D Flooded Cell & Sealed VRLA Batteries, Chargers and Inverters. 24/48V Powerboards with hot swappable Rectifiers. Battery Inspections and Capacity Load Testing to latest ANSI/IEEE standards. Battery Installations and Removals, EPA compliant hazardous waste battery disposals. Service and Safety Training. Hazardous Waste Containment & Disposal Equipment. Powerware UPS for Telephone and Telecommunications and Transient Voltage Surge Suppression (TVSS).Please See Ad On Page 10

Harmonic Inc.8 Thomas StreetRochester, NH 03867603.973.2503www.harmonicinc.comJoseph [email protected] is a leading provider of video delivery solutions to broadcast, cable, satellite, Internet and telco video service providers worldwide. Harmonic offers a state-of-the-art suite of IP-based video delivery solutions including content acquisition, compression and stream processing, as well as integrated broadcast (multicast) and on-demand (unicast) solutions. The ProStream 1000 with ACE technology provides a top-quality, highly-scalable universal real-time transcoding solution for operators looking to roll out next-generation services to multiple devices. ACE supports up to 60 SD or 20 HD services per 1-RU, while still maintaining a low carbon footprint. The power-efficient design requires only 10W per HD channel, and less than 3W per SD chan-nel, saving energy and reducing operating expenses.

Haze Battery USA5268 Valley Industrial Blvd SShakopee, MN 55379952.746.7528 • FAX: 952.746.7527www.hazebatteryusa.comRichard DyWireless: [email protected] Dy, Account [email protected] and Distributor of Sealed LEAD Acid AGM and Gelled Electrolyte batteries for Telecommunications, Cellular Radio Stations, Central Office, Outside Plant Cabinets, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), UPS Replacement, CATV, Back-Up, Standby Power, Storage, Industrial (Floor Scrubbers), Utilities, OEMs, Switchgear, Alarm System, Security System, Emergency Lighting, Medical, Mobility, Wheelchairs & Scooters, Electric-Drive Vehicles, Recreational Vehicles, Photovoltaic, Solar, Marine, Control Systems, Navigation Aids, Electric Power Systems, Battery Racks and Trays.

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HickoryTech - Information Solutions215 E Hickory StMankato, MN 56001877.974.8325 • FAX: 507.625.5598www.hickorytech-is.comSandra Gibbs, Marketing [email protected] Grill, Director of Sales & [email protected] Wojcik, Sales [email protected], a diversified telecommunications company and billing software provider serving LECs, CLECs, wire-less providers, broadband/IP, video/TV and resellers. HickoryTech’s SuiteSolution® allows you to define and enforce procedures for tasks your employees perform, enabling you to provide consistent, cost-effective, high-quality service to every customer. SuiteSolution combines CRM, Back Office Management, Message Processing, Work Flow Manager, Quote Builder, Capital Credits, Plant Records, Trouble Reporting, Directory, Web Care and Carrier Access Billing. SuiteSolution is pre-integrated with world-class POS, activation, provisioning and ClickIMRS workforce scheduling. Featuring a web-based user inter-face, Oracle database, three-tier Client/Server architecture, and accessed via Windows operating system. Software as a service (SaaS) or in-house deployment.Please See Ad On Page 25

IIndependent Emergency Services235 Franklin St SWHutchinson, MN 55350800.922.8148 or 320.234.5247Bill Otis, CEO/[email protected] Bornhoft, COO/Vice [email protected] Woodbury, IES [email protected] with a county Sheriff’s department to provide tandem network-based enhaced 9-1-1 services along with ALI (Automatic Location Information) database services. IES also bids and installs dispatch emergency services equipment that are staffed and operated in the sheriff’s 9-1-1 center. Has implemented technology to process wireless 9-1-1 callers to a given county with information compliant with the FCC’s mandate for Phase-1 and is deploying services to comply with Phase-2 which provides information for caller location. IES currently provides net-work/ALI services to 59 counties and provides support for the equipment base of 75 9-1-1 centers.

InfoVista12950 Worldgate Drive, Ste 250Herndon, VA 20170703.435.2435 • FAX: 703.435.5122www.infovista.com

Michael Fox, Senior Director of Broadband and CLEC Sales for North [email protected] Rodrigues, Marketing Programs [email protected] is the leading provider of service performance assurance software solutions for IP-based network and application services. We empower communication ser-vice providers and large IT enterprise organizations to transform their IT infrastructure into a distinctive asset for revenue generation, customer loyalty and business agility by adopting a quality centric approach to expedite the launch of differentiated and performing services ahead of the competition. InfoVista’s unified network and applica-tion performance management platform equips 80% of the world’s largest operators and a roster of global enter-prises. Our solutions provide them with the actionable vis-ibility they need to ensure a high-quality user experience end-to-end, by effectively assuring the performance and quality of their converged network and IT services, while keeping operational costs as low as possible. InfoVista can be found online at www.infovista.com.

Innovative Systems1000 Innovative DrMitchell, SD 57301605.995.6120 • FAX: 605.995.0084www.innovsys.comRandy Kee605.990.7128Wireless: [email protected] [email protected] Systems offers eLation, a fully integrated OSS/BSS solution that includes billing, financials and auto-mated staking and mapping. The Application Peripheral (AP) and APMAX feature Voice and Unified Messaging, Conferencing, Caller ID Video Screen Pop plus other enhanced telephony features. The APMAX also serves as the platform for Innovative’s IPTV Middleware solution. With over 800 systems in service throughout North America, Innovative Systems is one of the leading suppliers of tele-communications hardware and software for the independent telco market. For more information visit www.innovsys.com.

Integra Networks745 Albany Shaker RoadLatham, NY 12110877.402.3850 • FAX: 866-847-5219www.IntegraNetworks.netToni [email protected] See Ad On Page 14

Interstate PowerCare406 Ridgeview CtTomah, WI 54660608.343.1489Ed [email protected] work with you to engineer, provide and install the industry’s best backup power system. Provides routine testing, cleaning and repair of all battery and DC power systems to ensure power when you need it.

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ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Interstate - Kenton 49Interstate Telcom Consulting, Inc.130 Birch Ave W PO Box 668Hector, MN 55342-0668320.848.6641 • FAX: 320.848.2466www.interstatetelcom.comBelinda A. [email protected] W. [email protected] Consultants specializing in Cost Separations and Traffic Studies, Continuing Property Records, Access Billing and Reviews, Accounting Services, Long Distance Consulting, Access Service Provisioning, Average Schedule Settlements, Access Tariff Development, Revenue Forecasting, AOCN and SOA Services, NECA Reporting and Settlements, Interconnection Agreements, CLEC Consulting, Acquisitions and Mergers, and Management Consulting.

ISPN 14303 W 95th StLenexa, KS 66215913.859.9500 or 866.584.ISPNFAX: 913.859.9806www.ispn.netLana Moaveni Gill, Director of Business [email protected] [email protected] 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 consultation. Since 1994, ISPN has offered its business partners a branded Internet product, while performing all or part of the back-end ser-vices. 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!

JJ. Carlson Services, Inc.646 1st St EShevlin, MN 56676218.785.2563Jeffrey A. [email protected], consulting, splicing, testing, & troubleshoot-ing for telecommunications, fiber optics and CATV. Specializing in FTTH installation, including commercial & residential wiring, installation, testing & activation.

J & R Underground, LLC916 Blake StPO Box 82Blanchardville, WI 53516608.523.4290 • FAX: [email protected]

Complete underground fiber and copper plant construc-tion. Directional boring, rock boring, plowing, trenching, rock-sawing, fiber blowing, conduit and manhole construc-tion. RUS qualified. Specializing in FTTX – we provide the right size equipment for the job.

John Staurulakis, Inc.1380 Corporate Center Curve, Ste 310Eagan, MN 55121651.452.2660 • FAX: 651.452.1909Gordon K. Dauchy, Vice [email protected] Denzel, Director - [email protected] Office:7852 Walker Dr, Ste 200Greenbelt, MD 20770301.459.7590 • FAX: 301.577.5575Consulting (Business Plans and Strategy, Management, Tariffs, Regulatory, Separations Studies, CPRs, etc.)

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Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, Inc.PO Box 1157128 Soo Line DrBismarck, ND 58502701.355.8400www.kljeng.comLanny J [email protected], Lee & Jackson’s telecommunication profes-sionals provide engineering, consulting, and operational assistance for telecommunications service providers. We understand the telecommunication network and business, as well as your need to respond to the rapid advances in technology and changes in your customer’s needs. By focusing on critical analysis, strategic problem solving, and our core technical strengths, we identify and apply customized solutions for your needs, maximizing your investment in the network. Ultimately, we aim to help our clients achieve a more productive future.Please See Ad On Page 29

Kenton Group4454 Fairway Oaks Dr, Ste 400Mulberry, FL 33860863.425.8850Ron Mullins, [email protected] Shelton, Account [email protected] Development – Due Diligence – Network Services – Project Management – Site Selection – Training Services – Methods & Procedures – Placement Services – Startup Services – Tactical Deployment – Vendor Analysis & Selection – Engineering Services that include: Planning, Switching, Host Remote, Transmission, OSP, Fiber Optic Network Design, Form 744 Completion, ISO 9001 Certified.

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KGP Logistics3305 Hwy 60 WFaribault, MN 55021800.328.5142 • FAX: 507.334.0395www.kgptel.comDale Putrah, Director of [email protected] Fiero, Regional Sales ManagerWireless: [email protected] Weaver, Sales Director - West [email protected] Logistics is a leading distributor of communica-tions products. We combine distribution, supply chain management, logistics, and diversity to shape the future of distribution. We deliver a broad line of network con-nectivity products from the central office to the desktop. Leading service providers rely on our cost-effective supply chain management and logistics services to expand their networks. Our ISO 9001 & TL9000 quality system is built into all we do. Visit us online at www.kgptel.com.

Kiesling Associates LLP8517 Excelsior Dr, Ste 301Madison, WI 53717608.664.9110 • FAX: 608.664.9112www.kiesling.comMatthew P. Macdonald, [email protected] R. Naig, Co-Managing Partner2303 Main St PO Box 430Emmetsburg, IA 50536712.852.4464 • FAX: [email protected] L. Gerot, Co-Managing Partner7780 Office Plaza Dr S., Ste 184West Des Moines, IA 50266515.223.0159 • FAX: [email protected] P. Aspenson, Partner-In-Charge1155 Kelly Johnson Blvd., Ste 303Colorado Springs, CO 80920719.599.3664 • FAX: [email protected], Becker, Consultant3001 Spring Mill Dr, Ste BSpringfield, IL 62704217.698.0001 • FAX: [email protected], auditing, tax and consulting services including regulatory services consulting, separation and access cost studies, rate and tariff development, CLEC and wireless consulting, depreciation studies, strategic business planning, acquisition and merger assistance, business valuations, information systems consulting, human resources consult-ing (HR compliance audits, employee handbooks, recruiting assistance, etc.), and general management consulting.

LLake Communications409 17th AveP.O. Box 517Two Harbors, MN 55616218-834-9444www.lakeconnections.comJeff Roiland

LaPointe Utilities, Inc.4819 235th St NForest Lake, MN 55025651.982.1117 • FAX: 651.982.1173Ross Hultman, PresidentWireless: [email protected] Utilities, Inc. is a full service underground utility contractor and is an installer of telecommunica-tions, CATV, fiber optics, conduit and manhole systems. LaPointe Utilities installation methods include, but not lim-ited to, Cat and rubber tire plowing, horizontal directional drilling, trenching, and open cutting. Other services include fiber splicing and testing, aerial construction, and interior commercial cabling.

Lattice Communications Inc.1138 White Ivy Place NECedar Rapids, IA 52402319.378.4682 • FAX: 319.378.3630www.latticebiz.comBruce Leventhal, President/[email protected] Kramer, Mgr. of Bus. [email protected] Heusing, Office [email protected] Communications, Inc. has been in the industry since 2002 and are known as the country’s largest stocking dealer of excess telecommunications equipment including Pre-Engineered Buildings: Concrete and Metal, Generators, Power Rectifiers and Towers. Since 2005, Lattice Communications, Inc. has provided nationwide installation services and asset recovery. We are also a preferred distributor for BALDOR Generators.

Leonard, Street & Deinard150 S 5th St, Ste 2300Minneapolis, MN 55402612.335.1500 • FAX: 612.335.1657www.Leonard.comG. George [email protected] D. [email protected] H. [email protected] service law firm providing regulatory, business and litigation services to telecommunications providers and other technology companies.

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Locators & Supplies, Inc.1614 W Fir AveFergus Falls, MN 56537-4315800.950.6666 • FAX: 218.736.2321www.locatorsandsupplies.comKeith [email protected] the electrical, utility, telecommunications and con-struction industries since 1983. Whether you’re looking for personal protective equipment or locating equipment and supplies for your crew or outfitting your fleet with strobe lights and truck boxes, we carry the products you need: Cable locating and installation equipment, compaction equipment, Lighting and warning, road safety, route marketing products, marking paint, Personal protective equipment (PPE), safety cans, cabinets and signs, safety clothing, test equipment, tools, truck and trailer supplies, generators, and truck boxes.

Lone Star Telequip, Inc.4945 Christoval RdSan Angelo, TX 76904325.651.6033 • FAX: 325.651.5035www.lonestartel.comClay Everheart, OwnerPO Box 61181San Angelo, TX 76906-1181Wireless: [email protected] Burnes, SalesWireless: [email protected] Owens, SalesWireless: [email protected] Everheart, [email protected] buy and sell new and refurbished central office switching, transmission and power telecommunications equipment.

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Craig Aman, President and [email protected] America Computer Corp. (MACC) is a billing solu-tions company that offers a variety of services and front office software to providers of telephone, cable television, Internet and wireless service. From data processing to bill rendering and fulfillment, MACC offers clients “best of breed” billing solutions to face the future. For more infor-mation on MACC, go to www.maccnet.com.Please See Ad On Page 7

Mapcom Systems601 Southlake BlvdRichmond, VA 23236800.743.MAPS • FAX: 804.378.3566www.mapcom.comJohn Granger, [email protected]@mapcom.comTom Nation, Senior Account [email protected] Systems is the developer of M4® Solutions - a Geographical Operations System (GOS) software suite enabling telecommunications providers to integrate and cor-relate 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.

MasTecTwin Cities Office17385 Forest Blvd NPO Box 519Hugo, MN 55038651.426.2068 or 800.686.9507FAX: 651.426.9378www.mastec.comArchie [email protected] HowellsWireless: [email protected] Office:152 Park AvePO Box 70Shevlin, MN 56676218.785.2171 • FAX: 218.785.2198Bill [email protected] outside plant construction, from engineer consulting and design to placing, locating, splicing, and testing. Services provided by MasTec include: plowing, trenching, boring and pulling of fiber and copper cables. MasTec specializes in conduit and manhole construction and repair, as well as FTTX projects.

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Mazer Telecom Advisors, LLC501 S Cherry St, Ste 1040Denver, CO 80246303.320.3777 • FAX: 303.320.4707www.mazertel.comMichael [email protected] Telecom Advisors provides investment banking ser-vices to owners who intend to sell or finance privately owned local exchange carriers, wireless licenses and systems, cellular limited partnership interests, and VOIP service pro-viders. Utilizing the extensive telecommunications industry experience of its founder, Michael Mazer, and his associate Patrick O’Keefe, the company incorporates its knowledge of potential buyers, negotiation techniques, and marketing strategies to obtain the most desirable terms for its clients.

Mega Hertz1009 Russell BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63104800.883.8839 ext. 124 • FAX: 314.678.1972www.go2mhz.comPierre Cubbage, Account [email protected] Durski, Inside [email protected] Hertz is a provider of video and monitoring equip-ment as well as integrated services for Telco TV provid-ers. Representing leading manufacturers such as Cisco, Harmonic, Triveni Digital, EXFO, Vecima Networks and more we have the expertise to recommend the right products for your video project as well as design and install everything for you. Learn more about us at go2mhz.com!

MetaSwitch Networks201 Potrero AveSan Francisco, CA 94103415.513.1500www.metaswitch.comDan [email protected] Networks is a leading provider of the software that powers a whole new generation of communications services, and the solutions that fuel the rapid migration to all-IP archi-tectures. Hundreds of network operators worldwide defend, extend and brand their business by building on Metaswitch to deliver a reliable, scalable, and immersive communica-tions experience. For more information, please visit www.metaswitch.com.

Michels Communications817 W Main StPO Box 128Brownsville, WI 53006920.583.3132 • FAX: 920.583.3429www.michels.us Jerrod Henschel, Vice [email protected] Finke, Senior [email protected] Graning, [email protected]

Michels Communications, a division of Michels Corporation, is a diversified utility construction contractor with critical expertise in communications construction. Services provided include aerial construction, directional drilling, plowing, trench-ing, manhole & conduit construction, cable pulling & blowing, as well as splicing, testing and cutover of copper, coax and fiber optic plant. On time, as designed, and on budget.Please See Ad On Page 12

Mid-State Consultants, Inc.Corporate Office:1475 North 200 WestPO Box 311Nephi, UT 84648435.623.8601www.mscon.comSteve Kidd, PresidentArea Representative:Brent Sherry, P.E.Regional Vice President1222 North Superior AvePO Box 566Tomah, WI [email protected] service telecommunications engineering including: long range planning and design, OSP, COE, and FTTH engineer-ing, plus right-of-way procurement, supervision of construc-tion and cutover, and CAD drafting with GIS and GPS application services.

Minerva Networks2150 Gold StAlviso, CA 95002408.567.9400 • FAX: 408.567.0747www.minervanetworks.comMichael Bransch [email protected] Networks is a leading provider of open-platform, carrier-class solutions for the delivery of broadband television services. More than 140+ network operators worldwide use Minerva IPTV solutions to deliver next-generation entertain-ment and communications services. Minvera Networks is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Minnesota State Community & Technical College405 Colfax Ave SWWadena, MN 56482218.631.7800 • FAX: 218.631.7901www.minnesota.eduRoss Weber, Telecommunications [email protected] Schwartz, Telecommunications [email protected]

Modern Enterprise Solutions Inc.6026 Jet Port Industrial BlvdTampa, FL 33634813.801.9753Steven [email protected]

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Monroe Electronics, Inc.100 Housel AveLyndonville, NY 14098585.765.2254 • FAX: 585.765.9330www.monroe-electronics.comJames Heminway585.765.2254 ext. 108Wireless: [email protected] Woody816.454.5421Wireless: [email protected] designs and manufactures Ethernet based Emergency Alert System products for IPTV, CATV and Higher Education applications. The R189 One-Net EAS Encoder/Decoder is compatible with all middleware and is a drop in replacement for any endec on the market. Monroe also pro-duces A/V switches, programmable timers, cue tone encoder/decoders and the R184, 16 x 1 RF test port routing switch.Please See Ad On Page 11

Moss & BarnettA Professional Association4800 Wells Fargo Center90 S 7th StMinneapolis, MN 55402-4129612.877.5000 • FAX: 612.877.5999www.moss-barnett.comRichard J. Johnson612.877.5275Wireless: [email protected]. Cecilia Ray612.877.5289Wireless: [email protected] Lipschultz612.877.5306Wireless: [email protected] H. Cox612.877.5291Wireless: [email protected] M. [email protected] T. [email protected] & Barnett’s Communications group collectively has more than 100 years of experience in representing the unique legal and regulatory interests of communications companies, with a concentration on rural incumbent local exchange car-riers and competitive local exchange carriers. One member also concentrates in governmental matters related to cable television regulation. We provide legal, regulatory and govern-ment affairs services to our clients in numerous states and before the FCC.Please See Ad On Page 12

MP Nexlevel, LLC500 County Rd 37 EMaple Lake, MN 55358320.963.2400 or 800.245.5732www.mpnexlevel.comLarry L. Pribyl, President/Chief [email protected] L. Pribyl, Sr. Vice President320.963.2400 or [email protected] Zwilling, Sales & Marketing DirectorWireless: [email protected] telephone, cable television, fiber optic & electrical com-panies, our capabilities at MPN are limitless. Our services include plowing, trenching, directional drilling, aerial con-struction, manhole & conduit construction, cable pulling & blowing, along with splicing, testing & cutover of copper, coax & fiber optic plant.Please See Ad On Back Cover.

MRV Communications20415 Nordhoff StChatsworth, CA 91311818.773.0900 • FAX: 818.773.0906www.mrv.comPhilip J. Mitchell6698 Boyd AveEden Prairie, MN 55346978.431.5012Wireless: 612.817.0754FAX: [email protected] is a leading provider of optical communications sys-tems, providing WDM transport, Optical Ethernet and infra-structure management solutions. MRV products enable the delivery of Next Generation optical transport and Carrier-Ethernet services over any fiber infrastructure. To address future challenges while reducing complexity and costs, MRV provides best of breed solutions with carrier-class reliability.Please See Ad On Page 9

NNardini Fire Equipment Company Inc.405 County Rd E WSaint Paul, MN 55126888.627.3464 • FAX: 651.483.6945www.nardinifire.comTom [email protected] [email protected] Fire Equipment Company, Inc. has been in the fire detection and fire suppression business since 1949. We provide equipment, installation and maintenance services for hand portable fire extinguishers, fire protection systems (including high sensitivity and 24 hour monitoring) and fire suppression systems (Halon, 3M NOVEC, FM-200, Ansul Inergen, CO2, ECARO, watermist and water sprinkler). We offer in-house design engineering services and 24 hour emergency service. We have offices in Saint Paul, Brainerd and Virginia, Minnesota, plus Fargo, North Dakota.Please See Ad On Page 7

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National Directory Assistance, LLC (NDA)12700 Townepark WayLouisville, KY 40243502.420.9899 or 866.873.3411FAX: 502.244.4174www.nationalda.comGary [email protected] Directory Assistance (NDA) is a leading wholesale provider of Local and National Directory Assistance, DA Listing Management and Operator Services to over 600 ILEC, CLEC, VoIP and Wireless service providers, across the United States. Wholesale directory look-ups are conveniently made available via 411 dialing pattern. Beyond the wholesale look-up, mem-bers have access to a suite of web-based tools for enhanced customer service and exclusive control over listing data. A unique Operator Service platform requires no tariffs, pays commissions on billable calls and offers company branding.

National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC)3201 Nygren DrPO Box 728Mandan, ND 58554866.999.6472 • FAX: 701.667.1936www.nisc.coopTim EmmerichDirect: 701.667.6790Wireless: [email protected] Information Solutions Cooperative’s graphical iVUE applications deliver advanced and fully integrated Accounting and Business Solutions, the iVUE Subscriber Information System, End User Billing, Wireless Billing, the iVUE Carrier Access Billing system, E-Bill, Mapping and Engineering, as well as Switch and CATV provisioning for independent telecoms across the nation.Please See Ad On Page 29

NECA Headquarters80 S Jefferson RdWhippany, NJ 07981973.884.8000 • FAX: 973.884.8469www.neca.orgNECA14515 F StOmaha, NE 68137402.592.2111 or 800.228.0180Jeffrey J. Phillips, Director - North Central Region402.537.1654 [email protected] Representatives:Bruce Chapman, Manager - MN402.537.1658 [email protected] Carrasquillo, Manager - Tariffs & Training402.537.1653 [email protected] Hall, Associate Manager - IA402.537.1655 [email protected]

Beth Norby, Associate Manager - NE402.537.1664 [email protected] Cartwright, Manager - ND & SD402.537.1652 [email protected] Mass, Associate Manager-MN402.537.1659 [email protected] Krenzer, Associate Manager-Tariffs & Training402.537.1657 [email protected] Bodyfiled, Mananger-IA402.537.1661 [email protected] Anson, Manager-NE402.537.1662 [email protected] Grosvenor, Associate Manager-ND & SD402.537.1663 [email protected] National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. (NECA), a membership association of U.S. local telephone companies, is dedicated to keeping customers connected on state-of-the-art communications networks. Our services help more than 1000 members across rural America deliver high-speed multi-use broadband services.

NeoNova Network Services1000 Perimeter Park Dr, Ste KMorrisville, NC 27569919.460.3330 • FAX: 919.460.9426www.neonova.netWayne Shackelford, VP Sales919.473.5073Wireless: [email protected] Bournazos, Regional Sales [email protected] drives revenue growth and optimizes customer performance by delivering a wide array of subscriber, network management, and professional services leveraged by exten-sive industry experience and their powerful service delivery software platform. NeoNova’s cloud-based, flexible, and modular provisioning platform enable a comprehensive suite of applications and value-added services that allow service providers to become a best in class ISP in less time with a greater ROI. Recently NeoNova entered into a strategic rela-tionship with Google and is now an authorized reseller of the Google Apps suite of communication and collaboration tools.

New Sunrise Beginnings, Inc.7823 128th St WApple Valley, MN 55124952.683.0878 or [email protected] Frederick, PresidentArea Representatives:Jay LaCroixBrent FrederickProducts: Batteries - All Sizes, Back Up Power Systems, Bridge Attachments, Couplers, Duct Plugs, Equipment Shelters, Fiber & Copper Pedestals, Fiber Glass Duct, Fiber Pigtails & Jumpers, Generators, Hand Holes, Innerduct - All Sizes, Lubricants, Patch, Splice and Distribution Panels, PVC Conduit, Rope & Tape, Sweeps & Elbows, Warning Tape.Please See Ad On Page 35

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NewCore Wireless 26 6th Ave N, Ste 360St. Cloud, MN 56303320.493.9288 • FAX: 320.253.6393www.newcorewireless.netJim Jech, VP of Sales & [email protected] Kangas, [email protected] Wireless provides a full line of carrier support ser-vices that will enable Local Exchange Carriers to offer wireless voice, wireless data, fixed broadband and premium content services. Our services include wireless switching, hosted applications, RF design, site acquisition and tower construc-tion, billing, roaming clearing, handset, CPE and capital equip-ment procurement, and sales & technical training services.

Nova Directories, Inc.1221 US Hwy 61Lancaster, WI 53813888.891.6925 • FAX: 608.723.7338www.novadirectories.comJane Schneider608.723.5122Wireless: [email protected] MartinsonWireless: [email protected] MolitorWireless: [email protected] SeguinWireless: [email protected] Directories is a directory publisher for independent telephone companies. The heart of our directory company is our quality staff. With our experienced sales staff and friendly, professional office staff, we produce very effective telephone directories. Let Nova Directories take the worries out of your directory publishing needs.

Novia Networks, Inc.14325 23rd Ave NPlymouth, MN 55447763.208.6495 • FAX: 866.796.1602 www.novianetworks.comBrad [email protected] Networks specializes in fully refurbished Cisco Routers, Switches, VOIP and Wireless products as saving up to -90% off of list price! And, all used Cisco equipment. We also offer great products from Avaya, F5, Foundry Networks, Juniper, and others. In the industry for over 20 years now, you can count on us to deliver high quality prod-ucts, which are fully tested and look and function like new!

NRTC (National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative)2121 Cooperative Way, Ste 500Herndon, VA 20171703.787.0874 • FAX: 703.464.5318www.nrtc.coopDennis Renowski, Regional Business Manager218.829.5378Wireless: [email protected] represents the advanced telecommunications and information technology interests of more than 1,400 rural utilities and affiliates in 47 states. We help rural electric and telephone utilities strengthen their businesses with solutions uniquely suited to the needs of rural consumers. NRTC provides products and services developed specifically to meet the needs of rural utilities and their customers, such as high-speed Internet access via satellite, full service Internet access and support, advanced metering infrastruc-ture, SmartSCADA, wireless technologies, power quality products, long distance programs, mobile phone service, IP backbone services, direct broadcast satellite service (DBS) with DIRECTV and Internet protocol television (IPTV).

NTCA4121 Wilson Blvd - 10th FloorArlington, VA 22203701.364.0377Shar [email protected]

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OFS2000 NE ExpresswayNorcross, GA 30071770.798.2000 • FAX: 770.798.3872www.ofsoptics.comMike Lamb16045 Autumn Oaks CircleEllisville, MO 63021636.207.7881Wireless: [email protected] Simpson1 BrightWave Blvd.Carrollton, GA 30117770.838.5317Wireless: [email protected] is a premier provider of innovative fiber optic solutions to telecommunications and other service providers across the country and around the globe. The company’s business includes the design and manufacture of high-performance opti-cal fiber and fiber optic cables, as well as connectivity and spe-cialty photonics products. OFS also offers the FOXTM Solution, a comprehensive end-to-end fiber-to-the-premise (FTTx) solu-tion that helps service providers to achieve cost-effective network deployment while also reducing initial investment costs and creating additional revenue-generating opportunities.

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56 Olsen - OSIG ASSOCIATE MEMBERSOlsen Thielen & Co., Ltd.2675 Long Lake RdSt. Paul, MN 55113-1117651.483.4521 • FAX: 651.483.2467www.otcpas.comPatrick M. Hall, [email protected] R. Farm, [email protected] W. Coleman, [email protected] D. Powers, [email protected] L. Burnham, [email protected] J. Koch, [email protected] A. Ellefson, CPA, MBT, [email protected] Mayer, CPA, [email protected] in accounting and auditing, tax services; regula-tory consulting including rate and tariff development, CLEC consulting and implementation, separation and access stud-ies, revenue assurance studies, CABs billing, acquisition and merger assistance; personal financial planning, human resource consulting, management incentive programs, employee benefit planning, valuation services, strategic busi-ness planning, information systems consulting and general management consulting.Please See Ad On Page 8

Olsen Thielen Technologies, Inc.(See OTT, Inc.)

Omnitron Systems140 Technology Drive, Ste 500Irvine, CA 92618949.250.6510www.omnitron-systems.comArie [email protected]

Onvoy300 S Highway 169, Ste 700Minneapolis, MN 55426www.onvoy.comFritz Hendricks, [email protected] Asiala, Director Product [email protected] Kosin, Director [email protected]

Tom Kohlbry, Senior Account [email protected] provides wholesale Tandem and Transit switch-ing, SS7 signaling and database queries, Long Distance, Operator and Nationwide Directory Assistance, and IP Origination and IP Termination services to carrier cus-tomers in 36 states across the USA.

OPTELIAN1700 Enterprise Way SE, Ste 106Marietta, GA 30067877.225.9428 or 770.690.9575FAX: 770.690.9506www.Optelian.comRon Williams, Central Region Account [email protected] Mills, Vice President Sales,Service & [email protected] Dell, [email protected] is a trusted supplier of SMART optical transport systems. The company has been serving some of the world’s largest network operators since 2002. The company’s optical portfolio enables telecom, multi-service operator (MSO), util-ity and enterprise customers to expand their fiber capacity so they can increase revenue and cost-effectiveness. With more than 19,000 systems and 328,000 wavelengths installed, Optelian is known industry-wide for its exceptional product quality, speed of delivery, superior customer support and custom-design capabilities.

OSIG - Open Systems Integration Group13570 Grove Dr, #352Maple Grove, MN 55311612.630.0554 • FAX: 952.949.6523www.osig-usa.comDan NeitgeWireless: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] is a manufacturer’s sales representative company serving the Telco Security and Wireless Telecommunication Markets. OSIG is currently selling outside plant products, test equipment and connectivity for ADC, Sumitomo Electric, Rhino Makers, Tunnel Mill, CSD, and Megger.

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OTT, Inc.2675 Long Lake RdSt. Paul, MN 55113651.262.2600 • FAX: 651.262.2601www.OTT-Inc.comEric [email protected] [email protected] in telecommunications since 1995, OTT, Inc. can help you breathe new life into your systems by imple-menting solutions that stay on top of regulatory requirements, eliminate backlogs by integrating your operations, reduce costs and raise productivity, sharpen your competitive edge, and integrate with your billing software. OTT, Inc. also provides a wide array of technology solutions and services including customer relationship management, reporting, pay-roll, budgeting, business intelligence, system integrations, technology assessments, and managed services.Please See Ad On Page 5

PPace Americas1764 Automation ParkwaySan Jose, CA 95131408.321.1426Alex [email protected]

PCS Technologies, Inc.30 W Water StSt. Paul, MN 55107651.222.5881 or 800.659.2170FAX: 651.228.2645www.pcs-tech.comMax Tite, Business Development ManagerWireless: 626.MAX.TITE (626.629.8483)[email protected] Feldman, Vice PresidentWireless: [email protected] Technologies offers Service Providers complete design, implementation and support for carrier-grade wire-less networks including 4G fixed, portable and mobile broad-band, WiFi, cellular data offload, and microwave backhaul solutions. PCS combines a high level of expertise in wireless communications with extensive experience in designing and implementing configurations utilizing WIMAX, microwave and cellular technologies. PCS Technologies is a St. Paul, Minnesota-based company, operating successfully since 1994. We provide, engineer and integrate industry-leading equipment from manufacturers such as Alvarion, Ceragon and Radwin, and provide after-sale support and managed services. Our quality and volume drives a competitive value statement for your organization’s benefit.

Pelusa5110 Gateway DrGrand Forks, ND 58203800.478.0447www.pelusa1.comMike [email protected] is a manufacturer of fiber optic, copper and OEM assemblies. Cables built to custom lengths with a wide variety of connectors.

PICS Telecom Corporation1920 Lyell AveRochester, NY 14606585.295.2000 • FAX: [email protected] Mural585.295.2000 ext. [email protected] Ward585.295.2000 ext. [email protected] Telecom is a distributor of new surplus and refurbished switching, central office, transmission, and data equipment. We provide investment recovery services for LEC’s, ILEC’s, CLEC’s, RBOC’s, and ISP’s.

Pinnacle Publishing, LLC4030 Technology Dr NWBemidji, MN 56601800.343.8086 • FAX: 218.444.5906www.pinnaclepub.comwww.localsolution.comShelly Geerdes, CEO/General [email protected] Otis, Director of Business [email protected] Publishing provides independent and cooperative telephone companies with high-quality print directories, a user-friendly online local search site and customized digital products for advertising customers. Selecting Pinnacle Publishing as your publisher is an investment in your com-pany that works as hard as you do. We love what we do!Please See Ads On Page 28 & Back Cover

Pioneer Directories, Inc.205 W Alona LaneLancaster, WI 53813800.241.1244 • FAX: [email protected] Jacobs, Sales Manager205 W Alona LaneLancaster, WI 53813Jenny Bendorf, Operations ManagerPrint and online directory publisher serving Independent Telephone Companies throughout the Midwest.

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Power & Tel6101 Park AveDes Moines, IA 50321901.866.5109 or 800.247.0042FAX: 515.244.4757www.ptsupply.comMike Erickson, District Sales [email protected] Hoffman, Account [email protected] [email protected] & Tel specializes in the procurement, sales, and material management/logistics of products to the global com-munications marketplace. Our extensive distribution network provides groups such as service providers and contractors a critical link between their needs and the manufacturers’ solu-tions. FTTH, IPTV, Broadband Access, Customer Premise, Test, and much more. Power & Tel’s product and solution portfolio enables you to focus on your strength – building and maintaining the networks that serve us all.

Power Product Services301 E Howard St, Ste 23Hibbing, MN 55746218.262.3801 • FAX: 218.262.3312www.powerproductservices.comDean Laliberte, PresidentWireless: [email protected] Hochmuth, Regional Manager507.263.8200Wireless: [email protected] Koleski, Regional Manager763.593.5842Wireless: [email protected] Key DC power installation and removal to include Emerson Network Power, GNB Stationary Batteries, ExcelTech and CE+T Inverters, EnviroGuard Hazardous Waste Containment Systems, Midtronics and Phoenix Broadband Test and Monitoring Equipment, IEEE Testing, EPA Disposal.

Preformed Line Products660 Beta DrCleveland, OH 44143440.473.9110 • FAX: 440.442.8816www.preformed.comLarry White416 Silver StPO Box 215Oxford, NE 68967308.824.3132Wireless: [email protected] Line Products (PLP) is a worldwide designer, manufacturer and supplier of high quality cable anchoring sys-tems, fiber optic and copper splice closures, and high-speed cross-connect devices. PLP has many products to support FTTH construction and maintenance.

ProLabs7667 Cahill Road, Ste 400Minneapolis, MN 55439952.852.3778 • FAX: 952.852.0260Jeni [email protected] and distributor of Fiber Optic accessories: Optical Transceivers (SPF, GBIC, XENPAK, X2 and XFP’s), Patch Leads/Panels, Couplers and Converters. Independent distributor of Network Hardware: Cisco, HP, Juniper, and Brocade. State of the art Repair Services: True Board Level Repair Onsite in our Minneapolis office. Custom non-manufac-turer dependent maintenance programs.

Pscope, Inc.5057 Thomas Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55410612.929.6100 • FAX: 612.929.6106Mary [email protected]

Pulse, Inc.PO Box 103Moorhead, MN 56561888.785.7393 or 612.256.9922 FAX: 612.256.9923www.pulsewan.comShari [email protected] is a true Value Added Distributor (VAD) of products and services for Data Communications, Wide Area Networks and Computer Networking. Through these products and solutions we show businesses, organizations, carriers and telcos how to cut costs through technology and enhance productivity and competitiveness simultaneously.

Push, Inc.2170 18th StPO Box 72Rice Lake, WI 54868715.236.7874 • FAX: 715.236.7434Russell Johnson, Operations ManagerWireless: [email protected] Ekstrom, General SuperintendentWireless: [email protected] Lapcinski, [email protected] See Ad On Page 13

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RRamstad Technologies, LLCPO Box 990Annandale, MN 55302320.274.3666 • FAX: 320.274.3222Don RamstadWireless: [email protected] [email protected] & Mechanical Splicing: Individual and mass fusion, single mode, multi-mode, ADSS, optical ground wire, fiber to the premise, new construction, emergency restoration, maintenance and live throws. OTDR & Power Meter Testing: Pre-test fiber reels, after placement testing, trouble shooting, scheduled preventative maintenance testing. Fiber to the Premise Specialists: Experience in loose tube and ribbon fiber, pedestal and closure applications, NID installation and splicing.

RCOM - Rockford Controls of Minnesota(See EnerSys)

ReadyLinks, Inc.6595 Edenvale Blvd.Eden Prairie, MN 55346952.906.1680 • FAX: 952.906.1687www.ready-links.comLarry [email protected] equipment that distributes digital voice (VoIP), video (IPTV) and internet data over existing cable and phone wir-ing. Our products use existing industry standards to ensure compatibility and interoperability with emerging products. We offer standard bridge products along with customized solution for Optical Solutions fiber optic NID and Amino Technologies Set Top Boxes.

REDCOMOne REDCOM CenterVictor, NY 14564585.924.6500 • FAX: 585.924.6585www.redcom.comCarlos Sanchez, Vice President SalesDavid Murray, Regional Sales [email protected] specializes in the design and manufacture of Carrier-Class softswitch/gateway and IP communication solutions for service providers worldwide. REDCOM Class 4/5 softswitches integrate VoIP and TDM for next-gen-eration IP migration with the lowest total cost of owner-ship. REDCOM’s solutions are a true drop-in replacement that facilitates easy migration to VoIP at the most oppor-tune time for your business. All REDCOM products are proudly designed, manufactured and assembled in the United States. For more information about REDCOM’s Carrier-Class softswitch/gateway IP communication solu-tions, please visit www.redcom.com.

REPCOM INTERNATIONAL5253 E Mineral LaneCentennial, CO 80122-4016303.221.3577Wireless: [email protected]

“Sarah-the-Rep” Patterson, Territory Manager -MN, ND, SD, MT, WY, CORepCom Int’l has a national team of outstanding sales professionals as the industry leader in telecommunica-tions representation. “Sarah-the-Rep” is the territory leader representing: JDSU - Test & Monitoring, Fiber Cleaning & WDM Solutions; Empirix - VoIP test & Monitoring; PECO2 – 48&24 Volt Power Systems; Radiodetection - Cable Locating Systems; Pelsue - Manholes support including Tents, Blowers, Heaters and Fiber Trailers; Seikogiken Fiber Cleaning & Inspection; Pulsecom - Access Solutions; Great America Networks - Conferencing Providers.

Riazzi Rhyne Investment Group of Wachovia Securities380 Knollwood St, Ste 600Winston-Salem, NC 27103800.759.6500 or 336.725.2961FAX: 336.725.4356www.riazzirhyne.wbsec.comDaniel Riazzi336.727.4203Wireless: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] telecommunications companies and owners with investment services; manage general funds, cash reserves, retirement healthcare trust funds. Have experience in the telecom industry since 1988.

SSaskTel International2550 Sandra Schmirler WayRegina, SK S4P 3Y2CANADA306.777.1238 • FAX: 306.359.7475www.sasktelinternational.comDerrick Duczek306.777.8835Wireless: [email protected] Adair306.777.8531Wireless: [email protected] Boczulak306.777.5808Wireless: [email protected] a close relationship with a successful, independent, quin-tuple play telecommunications company, SaskTel International is able to offer first-hand, experienced-based, unbiased advice and proven software solutions to our clients from an actual operating Telco perspective.The leading-edge software solu-tions that SaskTel International offers include: inventory, pro-visioning, activation, incident and request management with integrated retail, billing, monitoring, event, change, asset and customer relationship management capabilities.

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Seaton Peters & Revnew, PA7300 Metro Blvd., Suite 500Minneapolis, MN 55439952.896.1700 • FAX: 952.896.1704www.seatonlaw.comTom Revnew, [email protected] & Employment Law Firm

7Sigma Systems, Inc.6687 Mulberry Circle EastChanhassen, MN 55317952.380.4880www.7sigma.comFrank [email protected]

Shields Environmental, Inc.4150 Church St #1012Sanford, FL 32771407.936.0025 • FAX: 407.936.0065www.shields-e.us • [email protected] Tallent, Sales Account Manager877.321.4447 ext. [email protected] Lewis, Strategic [email protected] 1979, Shields Environmental has partnered with the world’s leading telecommunications companies to provide innovative multi-vendor spares management solutions (incl. Repair), specialist logistics and on-site services, reuse, extended life and recycling solutions within a fully integrated environmental and compliance risk management program. In 2010 we introduced our WIRED Program of services, offering Whole Life Cycle Managed Services to our telecommunica-tions customers. The technical and pricing elements related to our WIRED Programs are proving to be a key differentiator and are becoming more and more important in helping our customers minimize their costs and minimize their impact on the environment.

ShopNBC6740 Shady Oak RoadEden Prairie, MN 55344952.943.6453Michael [email protected]

SourceOne Solutions1711 18th St NEWillmar, MN 56201320.235.8880 or 800.328.8918FAX: 320.235.8889www.sourceone-solutions.bizLinda Spoors, CEO320.235.8882Wireless: [email protected] Langerud, COO320.235.8886Wireless: [email protected] Britton, Manager - Office320.235.8887Wireless: 763.232.8760

[email protected] Myhre, Manager - Statement Fulfillment320.235.8884patrick.myhre@sourceone-solutions.bizBryan Paxton - [email protected] Solutions provides high quality, cost-effective billing and fulfillment services all with honest, local, superb customer service . SourceOne is the single most powerful weapon for minimizing operating costs, advancing into new markets, and guarding your most valued asset: your cus-tomers. Our services include billing, plant/dispatch, capital credits, customizable reports, CABS, accounting, switch automation, consulting, printing and more.Please See Ad On Inside Front Cover

Stonehouse Signs, Inc.5550 W 60th AvenueP.O. Box 546Arvada, CO 80001800.525.0456 or 303.422.2356FAX: 800-255-0883 or 303-467-1382www.stonehousesigns.comsales@stonehousesigns.comSIGNS, DECALS & POSTS: Buried Cable, Cable Route, Pedestal Decals, Stakes, Flags, Line Markers, Dome Markers, Posts & Hardware. Full line of Network Identification products.

TTandberg Television,Part of the Ericsson Group4500 River Green PkwyDuluth, GA 30096678.812.6300 • FAX: 678.812.6400www.Tandbergtv.comTerry Fletcher15722 Connelly Rd.Snohomish, WA [email protected] Butterworth248.348.3401Wireless: [email protected] [email protected] Miller678.689.1721Wireless: [email protected] Television, part of the Ericsson Group (NASDAQ:ERIC), delivers the technology and expertise that’s moving digital media forward. The company’s award-winning advanced compression systems, on-demand or content distribution solutions are used by the world’s leading broad-casters, operators and programmers to deliver new viewer experiences and advertising opportunities and to generate increased return on investment. With a broad suite of open, standards-based products, TANDBERG Television offers the highest quality solutions for Digital TV, HDTV, VOD, and IPTV. For more information please visit: www.tandbergtv.com.

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Taqua LLC740 E Campbell Rd, Ste 200Richardson, TX 75081972.692.1971Frederick Reynolds, VP of [email protected] Forero, Regional Sales [email protected] Taqua 7000™ (T7000) is an integrated wireline and wireless switching system that serves as the centerpiece for delivering services simultaneously over TDM, IP, GSM/CDMA, 2G, 3G, and 4G networks. The T7000 replaces legacy switching systems while tightly integrating enhanced applications including Unified Messaging, Web Portals, Hosted Call Center/ACD, Conferencing/Collaboration, and other Web 2.0 applications.

TCA526 Chapel Hills Drive, Ste 100Colorado Springs, CO 80920719.266.4334www.tcatel.com • [email protected] is a full-service telecom consulting firm providing strate-gic planning, settlements revenue enhancement, regulatory advocacy, traffic analysis, competitive planning and marketing.

TelCom Construction, Inc.2218 200th St EPO Box 189Clearwater, MN 55320-0189320.558.9485 • FAX: 320.558.9486www.telcomconstruction.comMark Muller, PresidentLarry Sanders, Director of Customer RelationsMain line installation, plowing, trenching, boring, splicing. Service entrances, premise wiring or rewiring for DSL, Video, Data, and Aerial cabling.

Telcom Insurance Group6301 Ivy Lane, Ste 506Greenbelt, MD 20770301.220.3200 • FAX: 301.474.6196www.telcominsgrp.comPeter J. Elliott, [email protected] and directed by NTCA members to provide business insurance and risk management services exclusively for rural telecommunication members.Please See Ad On Page 34

Telephone Switching International Inc.1156 Williamson StMilan, TN 38358731.686.0888 • FAX: 731.686.0657www.telephoneswitching.comLarry [email protected] of new and used telecommunications equip-ment. Telephone Switching also purchases used equipment.

TelRep Midwest, Inc.10443 Capistrano LaneOrland Park, IL 60467708.460.2508 • FAX: 708.460.8601Colin Bryant, Regional Sales Manager10801 Stanley Ave S.Bloomington, MN [email protected]@bryant.netGreg Kilgore, President/CEO210 Private Road 7407Wills Point, TX [email protected] Representatives - TRM has over 25 years of experience in and service working with carriers, contractors, RBOC’s, Independent Telcos, CATV operators and CLEC’s. TRM team’s years of experience and robust product offering will benefit all carriers, contractors, RBOC’s, Independent Telcos, CATV operators and CLECs. With a thorough under-standing of network design and media technologies including fiber optics, twisted pair and coax, TRM works with OSP engineering, construction, network planning and procure-ment to fill their need for high quality, cost effective solutions.

The Competitive Edge507 N. Nokomis, Ste 204Alexandria, MN 56308320-762-2515www.thecompedge.comVicki Jodsaas, Pres./[email protected] Ostrander, [email protected] Competitive Edge helps companies improve their strat-egy and performance through consulting and training in strategy, business development, organization design, and employee performance. Our objective is to know each company, to work with them as a partner, and to take steps together that can be measured and linked to specific results. We partner with customers to define what success means to them. By doing this, we can celebrate and recognize what’s working well with their organization and then explore areas of potential, define goals and strategies, and create meaningful follow-up and follow-through.

TII Network Technologies141 Rodeo DriveEdgewood, NY 11717631.789.5000 • FAX: 631.789.5063Debbie [email protected]

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Transition Networks10900 Red Circle DrMinnetonka, MN 55343952.941.7600 • FAX: 952.941.2322www.transition.comJoel Hildebrand, Business Development [email protected] Networks, Inc. offers networking connectivity solu-tions that make networks perform better, faster and more reli-ably while helping companies leverage their existing network-ing infrastructure. The company’s Transition Networks brand of media converters makes conversion between disparate media types possible; providing conversion technology solu-tions that offer the necessary adaptations without affecting the performance, nature or appearance of the network. These media conversion technologies are offered across a broad spectrum of networking protocols including Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit, T1/E1, DS3, ATM, V.35 and many more.

Tri-West Sales, Inc.12687 W Cedar Dr, Ste 350Lakewood, CO [email protected] Representative:Bob Koefoot612.695.6738Manufacturers representatives for: Anritsu, AD- Technologies, Charles Industries, Lineage Power, Midtronics, Muir Omni Graphics, New Basis, Prysmian Fiber Cable, Rhino, Thomas & Betts and Westek.

Tulsat - Nebraska An ADDvantage Company701 3rd StPO Box 276Deshler, NE 68340800.551.0096 • FAX: 402.365.7856www.leecatv.comJohn Noojin, [email protected] Denner, Technical [email protected] Enterprise is a division of the ADDvantage Technology Group, one of the nations largest providers of CATV equip-ment sales and repair. Factory direct with Scientific Atlanta, Motorola/GI, Blonder Tongue, Drake, and Holland to name just a few. Along with factory warranty and repair on the Alpha power Supplies.Please See Ad On Page 32

Tunnel Mill Polymer Inc.103 Main StPO Box 23Alden, IA 50006515.859.7629 • FAX: 515.859.7706www.tunnelmill.comSteve [email protected] precaster of polymer concrete products for the communica-tions industry. In addition to producing a line of handholes and splicing vaults in various sizes, we specialize in a line of precast foundations for optical translation node equipment. These foundations, used in conjunction with the handholes, offer an economical and quick installation, custom fitting to a wide range of manufacturers offerings. Our primary custom-ers are independent telephone companies and contractors.

Turin Networks, Inc.(See Force10 Networks)

UUBS Financial Inc.800 Nicollet Mall, Ste 600Minneapolis, MN 55402612.303.5938www.ubs.comThe team of Judy Fredrickson and Robert Metcalf provides in-depth planning and investment management to Telecom’s across the Mid-West. UBS is a global investment firm with over $2 trillion in assets under management.

Underground Piercing, Inc.14320 James RdRogers, MN 55374763.428.7930 • FAX: 763.428.7934www.undergroundpiercing.comCabot Thunem763.428.7930 ext. 23Wireless: [email protected] Piercing, Inc has been in business since 1971. Our services include Compaction Boring, Directional Boring, Back Hoeing, Cable/Duct Plowing, Fiber Optic Cable Jetting and 12” - 36” Auguring for Light & Sign Bases. We have successfully bored under buildings, creeks, rivers, lakes, highways, railroad tracks and landscaping to place a variety of products. With our experienced crews we have success-fully completed bores of 1500’ + and have pulled in multiple products from single cables to 30 ducts.

Upper Midwest Utility Sales501 Maple Ave NPO Box 880Maple Lake, MN 55358320.963.6774 • FAX: [email protected] Hannafin, SalesBen Elsenpeter, SalesManufacturer’s Representative for American Polywater, Carsonite, Condux, Lewis Mfg, Rycom, PTI, SVE Sales, Uticom Systems.

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VVantage Point Solutions2211 N Minnesota StMitchell, SD 57301605.995.1777 • FAX: 605.995.1778www.vantagepnt.comDarren Dierbeck, VP Customer Relations5760 Sunnybrook CircleMinnetrista, MN 55364952.472.0918 Wireless: [email protected] Lind, Director of Customer Relations1520 E. 2nd StreetRedfield, SD 57469605.472.4196Wireless: [email protected] Thompson, [email protected] Glanzer, [email protected] Eidahl, VP of [email protected] DeWitte, VP of [email protected] Petrick, Director of [email protected] Weber, Director of [email protected] Kloehn, Director of Customer Relations2942 N Hackett AveMilwaukee, WI [email protected] Point Solutions (VPS) is a customer-focused, tech-nology-driven engineering services and telecommunications consulting company serving independent service providers. VPS designs the most technically advanced and economi-cally viable solutions customized for its clients. VPS provides a full range of services including professional engineer-ing, outside plant engineering services, strategic planning, technology evaluations, network architecture design, cost studies, regulatory and feasibility studies.

VarData, LLC50 Methodist Hill Dr #1000Rochester, NY 14623866.287.3085Joshua Figueroa, Sr. Account [email protected] Yoo, Sr. Account [email protected] opened our doors with a concept, a concept that would provide great value and service in support of any network infrastructure. We are proud that we have the most dedicated team of specialists who wield their expertise as an instrument to offer a full complement of asset management, IT support, engineering and testing services for data, net-working and telecommunications equipment. Convergence of data and voice networking and our power to deliver best possible solution, which we passionately call the ‘VarData Difference.’ Whether it is recovering our client’s surplus equipment to provide them a greater return on their previous investment, or building out their disaster recovery operation, we provide solutions catered to our customers. State-of-the-art Engineering Laboratory, in which data, networking and telecommunications equipment, go through our standard ITA or Inspection-Testing-Assurance approach. It is only after the equipment passes through these three rigorous steps that we resell the product to our clients. No shortcuts. No easy way. It’s that simple! Advanced Warehouse facility, where everything we sell is bar-coded and scanned. All items are tracked end to end with our integrated software.

Vaultas Alexandria LLCPO Box 546Alexandria, MN 56308320.759.5800www.vaultas.comVaultas develops, owns and operates public and private data centers, combined with Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCDR) complexes that include a variety of IT continuity, data and telephony services for businesses of every size - from temporary hot seats to full office suites or a command center available for recovery of any business. Our vendor-neutral environments help drive a reduced total-cost-of-ownership (TCO) to clients by effective use of infrastructure, energy conservation, vendor collaboration, network consolidation and strategic partnering for truly superior data center dynamics. Vaultas serves customers large and small throughout Central Minnesota, across the Upper Midwest, and across the country from our headquar-ters in Minneapolis and our public colocation data centers in Alexandria, St. Cloud, Minneapolis, and soon in Fargo ND.

Vermeer Sales & Service of MN1675 126th St WBurnsville, MN 55337952.890.6144 • FAX: 952.882.2982www.vermeerofminnesota.comSteve Rosenow, Sales [email protected] Steinhaus, Equipment [email protected] Construction Equipment & SuppliesPlease See Ad On Page 32

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WWalker and Associates, Inc.7129 Old Hwy 52 NWelcome, NC 27374800.WALKER1 • FAX: 336.731.3089www.walkerfirst.comRandy Turner, Marketing Communications ManagerOffice: [email protected] Elder, Marketing Communications SpecialistOffice: [email protected] and Associates, Inc., a nationally recognized MWBE certified telecommunications equipment distributor, is the premier source of telecommunications products for network operators, simplifying network deployments with expert installation, systems integration, and unsurpassed sourc-ing services. Providing products and solutions since 1970, Walker remains an aggressive industry leader, offering products that support leading-edge technologies such as Ethernet switching, Ethernet routing, GPON, Active Ethernet, DSL, microwave, Ethernet demarcation, VoIP, WDM, ROADM, packet optical networking and more.

ZZhone Technologies7001 Oakport StOakland, CA 94621510.777.7000 • FAX: 510.777.7001www.zhone.comGerardo Lara, Director of [email protected] Technologies, Inc. is a global leader in multi-service access network solutions, serving more than 700 of the world’s most innovative network operators. The company offers the industry’s broadest fully-integrated portfolio of MSAP, FTTx, EFM and Wi-Fi access technologies, enabling a full suite of services, including residential and business broadband, VoIP, and High-Definition IPTV. Zhone’s converged multi-service access platform helps operators rapidly deploy premium services using copper, fiber, and wireless while improving network agility and reducing costs. www.zhone.com.

ZyXel Communications Inc.1130 N Miller StAnaheim, CA 92806714.632.0882 • FAX: 714.632.0858www.us.zyxel.comBob [email protected], a pioneer in IP technology, is ranked among the top 5 global manufacturers of xDSL CPE and broadband sharing gateways. ZyXEL offers service providers a complete range of multi-service broadband gateways and routers, connected home and entertainment devices and SMB networking solutions. Headquartered in Anaheim, California, ZyXEL customers are supported by a domestic team of reliable telco-trained engineers.

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OTHER OFFICES & ORGANIZATIONS INFORMATION 659 1 1 Program - MN Department of Public Safety - St. Paul651.282.6565445 Minnesota StTown Square, Ste 137St. Paul, MN 55101www.911.state.mn.us

Call Before You Dig - see Minnesota Gopher State One Call

FCC - see Federal Communications Commission

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - 445 12th St SWWashington, D.C. 20554888.225.5322www.fcc.gov

Gopher State One Call - see Minnesota Gopher State One Call

Land Management Information Center, Minnesota Planning (telecommunications maps)651.201.2499www.lmic.state.mn.us/projects/telecom.html

Maps - see Land Management Information Center, Minnesota Planning

Minnesota Attorney General - Lori Swanson (DFL)651.296.3353

Minnesota Department of Administration - see 9 1 1 Program

Minnesota Department of Commerce - St. Paul651.296.402685 7th Place East, Ste 500St. Paul, MN 55101-2198www.commerce.state.mn.us

Minnesota Gopher State One Call - Mendota HeightsTel. Locates: 800.252.1166651.454.0002Admin.: 800.422.1242651.454.8388www.gopherstateonecall.com

Minnesota Governor - Tim Pawlenty (R)800.657.3717 or 651.296.3391130 State Capitol

Minnesota House Index/Information Office -651.296.6646211 State Capitol(Copies of MN Representative List, Committee Lists & Schedules and cop-ies of MN Legislative Bills)

Minnesota House Public Information -800.657.3550 or 651.296.2146175 State Office Bldg.(Copies of MN Legislative Districts, State Government Information, Publications on how government works and Committee meeting schedules)

Minnesota Lieutenant Governor - Carol Molnau (R)651.296.3391130 State Capitol

Minnesota Office of Attorney General (OAG Office) - St. Paul651.296.3353 or 800.657.3787Consumer Divisionwww.ag.state.mn.us

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Minnesota Public Utilities Commission - St. Paul651.296.7124651.296.0406 (Consumer Affairs Office)800.657.3782 (Consumer Affairs Office)121 Metro Square, Ste 350Seventh Place EastSt. Paul, MN 55101-2147www.puc.state.mn.usCommissioners:Chair-David BoydTerm expires on 1/5/2015J. Dennis O’BrienTerm expires on 1/6/2014Phyllis RehaTerm expires on 1/7/2013Tom PughTerm expires on 1/3/2011Betsy WerginTerm expires on 1/4/2016

Minnesota Secretary of State - Mark Ritchie (DFL)651.215.1440180 State Office Bldg.www.sos.state.mn.us

Minnesota Senate Index/Information Office -651.296.0504231 State Capitol(Copies of MN Senate List, Committee Lists & Schedules and copies of MN Legislative Bills)

Minnesota State Auditor - Rebecca Otto (DFL)651.296.2551525 Park St Ste 500www.osa.state.mn.us

National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA) -800.228.8597 Whippany, NJFAX: 973.884.8469800.228.0180 Omaha, NEFAX: 800.367.5058www.neca.org

National Telephone Cooperative Association (NTCA) -703.351.2000Arlington, VAwww.ntca.org

NECA - see National Exchange Carrier Association

North Star Chapter Independent Telecommunications Pioneer Association - President - Fred Fischer 952.448.9595Secretary/ Karol Nielsen Treasurer - 952.351.2351 karolk2007@ msn.com

NTCA - see National Telephone Cooperative Association

OAG’s Office - see Minnesota Office of Attorney General

OPASTCO - See Organization for the Protection and Advancement of Small Telecommunications Companies

Organization for the Protection and Advancement of Small Telecommunications Companies (OPASTCO) -202.659.5990Washington, D.C.www.opastco.org

Telecommunications Maps - see Land Management Information Center, Minnesota Planning

United States Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service (RUS) - Washington D.C.202.720.9554www.usda.gov/rus/

US Telecom202.326.7300Ste 400607 14th St NWWashington, D.C. 20005www.ustelecom.org

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Upcoming MTA EventsThursday, October 4 - Friday, October 5, 2012

MTA Industry Showcase (formerly MTA Fall Conference)DoubleTree - Park Place, Minneapolis

Monday, Mar. 25 - Wednesday, Mar. 27, 2013MTA Convention & Trade Show

Hyatt Regency and Millennium Hotels, Minneapolis

Thursday, October 3 - Friday, October 4, 2013MTA Industry Showcase (formerly MTA Fall Conference)

Monday, Mar. 24 - Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2014MTA Convention & Trade Show

Hyatt Regency and Millennium Hotels, Minneapolis

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