February 10th, 2012
It seems hard to fathom today, but it was not all that long ago that associate members played an almost inconsequential minor role in substantive matters at NTCA. The association in those days did not view associate members as potential partners in serving its telco members and did not regularly solicit associates’ input in plotting its future course. With the development of the Associate Member Advisory Council in the early ‘90s, that perception began to change. Still, many at NTCA needed more convincing that associates ... Read More
January 30th, 2012
We welcomed all OPASTCO attendees to join us at a special reception celebrating our anniversary on Sunday, Jan. 15. Although we couldn't share the delicious desserts from the reception, we thought we could at least share some photos of this special event.
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January 24th, 2012
During OPASTCO’s Winter Convention in Orlando last week, JSI hosted the first of its special events celebrating its 50th anniversary. The dessert reception, held after the OPASTCO Welcome Reception for all OPASTCO attendees, featured champagne, cupcakes emblazoned with the JSI logo and more time to visit with the friends we’ve made throughout the industry. OPASTCO President John Rose kicked off the celebration with some special remarks:
What an amazing display of fireworks! Thank you to Ericsson for a great kick off to OPASTCO’s 49th Annual Convention ... Read More
January 10th, 2012
In 1962 – well before divestiture, the onset of competition, the Internet, or broadband – community based telephone companies and cooperatives were at the mercy of the Bell system. Driven by the belief that these independents deserved a stronger position at the bargaining table, John Staurulakis set out to resolve what he saw as a fundamental inequity for the companies that connected rural America to the national network. His goal was to help small and rural telephone companies achieve financial parity in their negotiations with ... Read More
January 1st, 2012
This year has special significance to us here at JSI, as we begin a year-long celebration of JSI’s 50th Anniversary. We’ve developed this website as a vehicle to look back at our history, highlight events we have planned throughout the year and share information with our clients and friends about what has made JSI different from other firms. We hope you’ll visit this site throughout 2012 to see where we’ve been and what we have planned for the future.
Also, we invite you to share your ... Read More