WISPAmerica 2013 Agenda Survey

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* 1. What topics would you and your staff like extensive training on?

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* 2. To offset trainer preparation, expertise, travel and hotel costs, training events often require a nominal fee to attend. Are you willing to pay extra for this type of training?

Yes

Maybe

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Please rank the following WISPAmerica Topic requests (1 Highest ... 3 Lowest)

	High Level	Medium Level	Low Level
Q1. FCC regulations and necessary paperwork to be filed by WISP's.	Q1. FCC regulations and necessary paperwork to be filed by WISP's. High Level	Q1. FCC regulations and necessary paperwork to be filed by WISP's. Medium Level	Q1. FCC regulations and necessary paperwork to be filed by WISP's. Low Level
Q2. Economically deploying 100 Mbps/1 Gbps backhauls while bypassing traditional carriers.	Q2. Economically deploying 100 Mbps/1 Gbps backhauls while bypassing traditional carriers. High Level	Q2. Economically deploying 100 Mbps/1 Gbps backhauls while bypassing traditional carriers. Medium Level	Q2. Economically deploying 100 Mbps/1 Gbps backhauls while bypassing traditional carriers. Low Level
Q3. Business Challenges for a WISP of <500 Customers, 501-2000 Customers, >2001+ Customers	Q3. Business Challenges for a WISP of <500 Customers, 501-2000 Customers, >2001+ Customers High Level	Q3. Business Challenges for a WISP of <500 Customers, 501-2000 Customers, >2001+ Customers Medium Level	Q3. Business Challenges for a WISP of <500 Customers, 501-2000 Customers, >2001+ Customers Low Level
Q4. Tower Negotiation Dialogue	Q4. Tower Negotiation Dialogue High Level	Q4. Tower Negotiation Dialogue Medium Level	Q4. Tower Negotiation Dialogue Low Level
Q5. A session on current and upcoming wireless protocol standards, such as 802.11ac, ad and an overview of all of them from a neutral standpoint.	Q5. A session on current and upcoming wireless protocol standards, such as 802.11ac, ad and an overview of all of them from a neutral standpoint. High Level	Q5. A session on current and upcoming wireless protocol standards, such as 802.11ac, ad and an overview of all of them from a neutral standpoint. Medium Level	Q5. A session on current and upcoming wireless protocol standards, such as 802.11ac, ad and an overview of all of them from a neutral standpoint. Low Level
Q6. Additional Revenue Opportunities relating to this industry.	Q6. Additional Revenue Opportunities relating to this industry. High Level	Q6. Additional Revenue Opportunities relating to this industry. Medium Level	Q6. Additional Revenue Opportunities relating to this industry. Low Level
Q7. Locating and Mitigating Interference	Q7. Locating and Mitigating Interference High Level	Q7. Locating and Mitigating Interference Medium Level	Q7. Locating and Mitigating Interference Low Level
Q8. What I know now that I didn't know then (Hints and tips from larger WISPS)	Q8. What I know now that I didn't know then (Hints and tips from larger WISPS) High Level	Q8. What I know now that I didn't know then (Hints and tips from larger WISPS) Medium Level	Q8. What I know now that I didn't know then (Hints and tips from larger WISPS) Low Level
Q9. How to upgrade an aging network (cost effectively, methodically, etc.)	Q9. How to upgrade an aging network (cost effectively, methodically, etc.) High Level	Q9. How to upgrade an aging network (cost effectively, methodically, etc.) Medium Level	Q9. How to upgrade an aging network (cost effectively, methodically, etc.) Low Level
Q10. Back office solutions: CRM, billing and network management.	Q10. Back office solutions: CRM, billing and network management. High Level	Q10. Back office solutions: CRM, billing and network management. Medium Level	Q10. Back office solutions: CRM, billing and network management. Low Level
Q11. Back-up power systems	Q11. Back-up power systems High Level	Q11. Back-up power systems Medium Level	Q11. Back-up power systems Low Level
Q12. Best Practices How to prevent Subsidized providers from deploying in Un-subsidized areas.	Q12. Best Practices How to prevent Subsidized providers from deploying in Un-subsidized areas. High Level	Q12. Best Practices How to prevent Subsidized providers from deploying in Un-subsidized areas. Medium Level	Q12. Best Practices How to prevent Subsidized providers from deploying in Un-subsidized areas. Low Level
Q13. "Bake-off" for billing systems?	Q13. "Bake-off" for billing systems? High Level	Q13. "Bake-off" for billing systems? Medium Level	Q13. "Bake-off" for billing systems? Low Level
Q14. "Bake-off" for VoIP Providers	Q14. "Bake-off" for VoIP Providers High Level	Q14. "Bake-off" for VoIP Providers Medium Level	Q14. "Bake-off" for VoIP Providers Low Level
Q15. Class on transitioning from a bridged to switched network	Q15. Class on transitioning from a bridged to switched network High Level	Q15. Class on transitioning from a bridged to switched network Medium Level	Q15. Class on transitioning from a bridged to switched network Low Level
Q16. Deployment economics	Q16. Deployment economics High Level	Q16. Deployment economics Medium Level	Q16. Deployment economics Low Level
Q17. FCC Regulation - additional, detailed information such as power limits, registration process, etc.	Q17. FCC Regulation - additional, detailed information such as power limits, registration process, etc. High Level	Q17. FCC Regulation - additional, detailed information such as power limits, registration process, etc. Medium Level	Q17. FCC Regulation - additional, detailed information such as power limits, registration process, etc. Low Level
Q18. OSHA - Specific to field techs and tower crews.	Q18. OSHA - Specific to field techs and tower crews. High Level	Q18. OSHA - Specific to field techs and tower crews. Medium Level	Q18. OSHA - Specific to field techs and tower crews. Low Level
Q19. Advocating on behalf of WISPA - guidance on meeting with respective congressmen, senators, etc and key WISPA topics and sample scripts so we can have a common voice when speaking with our legislators so that a bigger part of the government hears a consistent story with consistent goals.	Q19. Advocating on behalf of WISPA - guidance on meeting with respective congressmen, senators, etc and key WISPA topics and sample scripts so we can have a common voice when speaking with our legislators so that a bigger part of the government hears a consistent story with consistent goals. High Level	Q19. Advocating on behalf of WISPA - guidance on meeting with respective congressmen, senators, etc and key WISPA topics and sample scripts so we can have a common voice when speaking with our legislators so that a bigger part of the government hears a consistent story with consistent goals. Medium Level	Q19. Advocating on behalf of WISPA - guidance on meeting with respective congressmen, senators, etc and key WISPA topics and sample scripts so we can have a common voice when speaking with our legislators so that a bigger part of the government hears a consistent story with consistent goals. Low Level
Q20. More knowledge exchange sessions. I found the loose format sessions with multiple operators jumping in to offer their experience was both helpful and more engaging, regardless of topic	Q20. More knowledge exchange sessions. I found the loose format sessions with multiple operators jumping in to offer their experience was both helpful and more engaging, regardless of topic High Level	Q20. More knowledge exchange sessions. I found the loose format sessions with multiple operators jumping in to offer their experience was both helpful and more engaging, regardless of topic Medium Level	Q20. More knowledge exchange sessions. I found the loose format sessions with multiple operators jumping in to offer their experience was both helpful and more engaging, regardless of topic Low Level
Q21. Fiber. Seems like we may be heading in that direction	Q21. Fiber. Seems like we may be heading in that direction High Level	Q21. Fiber. Seems like we may be heading in that direction Medium Level	Q21. Fiber. Seems like we may be heading in that direction Low Level
Q22. Financial metrics to determine WISP health and success	Q22. Financial metrics to determine WISP health and success High Level	Q22. Financial metrics to determine WISP health and success Medium Level	Q22. Financial metrics to determine WISP health and success Low Level
Q23. How to compete in a mature market against AT&T and the local Cable company? Marketing strategies for the same.	Q23. How to compete in a mature market against AT&T and the local Cable company? Marketing strategies for the same. High Level	Q23. How to compete in a mature market against AT&T and the local Cable company? Marketing strategies for the same. Medium Level	Q23. How to compete in a mature market against AT&T and the local Cable company? Marketing strategies for the same. Low Level
Q24. Comparative session on different frequencies, their use in what type of environment.	Q24. Comparative session on different frequencies, their use in what type of environment. High Level	Q24. Comparative session on different frequencies, their use in what type of environment. Medium Level	Q24. Comparative session on different frequencies, their use in what type of environment. Low Level
Q25. Comparitive Business Metrics - Operations	Q25. Comparitive Business Metrics - Operations High Level	Q25. Comparitive Business Metrics - Operations Medium Level	Q25. Comparitive Business Metrics - Operations Low Level
Q26. Knowledge Exchange: Marketing	Q26. Knowledge Exchange: Marketing High Level	Q26. Knowledge Exchange: Marketing Medium Level	Q26. Knowledge Exchange: Marketing Low Level
Q27. Firewalls and Traffic Management Devices	Q27. Firewalls and Traffic Management Devices High Level	Q27. Firewalls and Traffic Management Devices Medium Level	Q27. Firewalls and Traffic Management Devices Low Level
Q28. Update on TVWS regulation,equipment and deployment success/failure	Q28. Update on TVWS regulation,equipment and deployment success/failure High Level	Q28. Update on TVWS regulation,equipment and deployment success/failure Medium Level	Q28. Update on TVWS regulation,equipment and deployment success/failure Low Level
Q29. Operating a WISP in a municipal area	Q29. Operating a WISP in a municipal area High Level	Q29. Operating a WISP in a municipal area Medium Level	Q29. Operating a WISP in a municipal area Low Level
Q30. Best Practices: Bandwidth Management Techniques	Q30. Best Practices: Bandwidth Management Techniques High Level	Q30. Best Practices: Bandwidth Management Techniques Medium Level	Q30. Best Practices: Bandwidth Management Techniques Low Level
Q31. Best Practices: IPv6 Transitioning	Q31. Best Practices: IPv6 Transitioning High Level	Q31. Best Practices: IPv6 Transitioning Medium Level	Q31. Best Practices: IPv6 Transitioning Low Level
Q32. Internal Personnel and Procedure Audits and Evaluation	Q32. Internal Personnel and Procedure Audits and Evaluation High Level	Q32. Internal Personnel and Procedure Audits and Evaluation Medium Level	Q32. Internal Personnel and Procedure Audits and Evaluation Low Level
Q33. Best Practices: Network Construction and Maintenance	Q33. Best Practices: Network Construction and Maintenance High Level	Q33. Best Practices: Network Construction and Maintenance Medium Level	Q33. Best Practices: Network Construction and Maintenance Low Level
Q34. Best Practices: Customer Relations	Q34. Best Practices: Customer Relations High Level	Q34. Best Practices: Customer Relations Medium Level	Q34. Best Practices: Customer Relations Low Level
Q35. Best Practices: Tower Rigging, Safety and Construction Techniques	Q35. Best Practices: Tower Rigging, Safety and Construction Techniques High Level	Q35. Best Practices: Tower Rigging, Safety and Construction Techniques Medium Level	Q35. Best Practices: Tower Rigging, Safety and Construction Techniques Low Level
Q36. Best Practices: Time Management and Employee Efficiency	Q36. Best Practices: Time Management and Employee Efficiency High Level	Q36. Best Practices: Time Management and Employee Efficiency Medium Level	Q36. Best Practices: Time Management and Employee Efficiency Low Level
Q37. How to shed your "geekdom" and communicate effectively with people.	Q37. How to shed your "geekdom" and communicate effectively with people. High Level	Q37. How to shed your "geekdom" and communicate effectively with people. Medium Level	Q37. How to shed your "geekdom" and communicate effectively with people. Low Level
Q38. Comparitive Technical and Network Metrics	Q38. Comparitive Technical and Network Metrics High Level	Q38. Comparitive Technical and Network Metrics Medium Level	Q38. Comparitive Technical and Network Metrics Low Level
Q39. A open forum chat with several successful operators	Q39. A open forum chat with several successful operators High Level	Q39. A open forum chat with several successful operators Medium Level	Q39. A open forum chat with several successful operators Low Level