In the News: Senate Rejects FCC Net Neutrality Rules

April 8, 2011: U.S. House of Representatives approved a measure to nullify FCC net neutrality rules that were adopted last year. The net neutrality rules, adopted in December 2010, prevent carriers, such as AT&T, Verizon and Comcast, from discriminating against competitors by impeding the transport of content over their broadband networks.

Those  backing the legislation  stated the FCC lacks the authority to impose the net neutrality rules and that the government should stay out of regulating the Internet. Some believe the net rules would stifle innovation, investment and jobs in the private sector.

In 2010, a federal appeals court ruled the FCC did not have the authority to regulate Internet traffic under existing law. The ruling prompted the FCC to try again, finding a different rationale for its authority to regulate Internet traffic management to ensure that content receive equal treatment by carriers.

Original article: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/house-rejects-fcc-net-neutrality-rules/index.html

NWMAP February Promotions; Save Money and Time

NWMAP gives you the best of both worlds; specific technology for your business’ needs and the best prices available. They work for you and with numerous Telecom carriers to save you time and money.

What’s NEW!

Airespring’s MPLS-VPN, offering maximum flexibility, scalability, and security at a lower cost than traditional Wide Area Networking (WAN) solutions. This is the ideal product for customers who want to transition from traditional VPN or packet based solutions to the more efficient, secure and economical IP-VPN solutions.

Airespring’s AireConference , implementing this is a breeze. New customers are able to transfer existing PINs to AireConference for maximum ease of use and quick startup. Featuring the highest quality and the ability to instantly conference hundreds of callers at one time.

Integra Telecom is introducing new rates for several of their packages offered in Washington and Oregon; broadband bundles, SIP solutions, and other services such as domestic Toll free numbers, Market Expansion Lines, and new rates for Interconnection Fee (ICF) for On-Net Basic Business Lines.

Integra’s also offering 3 months free on 3 year term for Basic Business Lines and DSL Express!

NEWS! Paetec data center, a business communications company, will open a new 4,400 square-foot data center in Phoenix today!

We have packages and prices perfect for you. Request a quote: http://www.nwmap.com/contact-forms/request-a-quote.php

Cash In On Telecom Opportunities

ANYONE can cash in on the technology that has been unaffected by the struggling economy, otherwise known as Telecom (or Unified Communications). The industry has continued to grow, technology continues to emerge, and companies continue to spend money on their IT needs. In one report, Telecom has evolved from a “neat to have” technology to a “must have” technology. Another statistic shows 75% of a company’s technology is associated with some form of Telecom technology.

SIP trunking alone can save as much as half of a company’s cost on their communications bills.  It’s now commonplace for a company to have several mobile workers and employees on the go. The benefits for companies are endless, and the benefits for those who give a little extra time can earn a decent amount of cash. It’s obvious those that provide these sought after services and products will reap financial gains in an industry that sells itself so who can do this? As stated before, anyone! Suppose you received excellent service from the agents at NWMAP and your company benefited from it, well, even you would be an excellent candidate for selling something you believe in. Anyone can do it! NWMAP provides the tools for anyone interested in becoming a partner in selling Telecom and being a Telecom Agent as well.

Your first step in getting involved with a growing technology and earning some extra money is to contact NWMAP. Here is the link to get you started: http://www.nwmap.com/contact-forms/how-to-become-an-agent.php This isn’t a gimmick, it’s an opportunity.

How To Attract The Next Generation Workforce To Your Business

IT leaders have known for years the value and benefit of efficient and new technologies for businesses.
  • Being able to share information, globally if necessary.
  • Improve customer service
  • Increase productivity
  • Cut costs in several departments
  • Reduce carbon footprint
  • Reduce absenteeism
  • Business runs more efficiently
  • Improve communications

An additional benefit is attracting the new generations in the workforce to your business. These employees are tech savvy and greatly appreciate new and efficient technology. They work well in groups, requiring the appropriate technology to keep them connected. Video conferencing, virtual teams, telecommuting, email/voicemail technologies, and wireless devices attract the next generation who have the capabilities to transform your business.

Implementing  a new system or new technologies can require employee training and ongoing assurance of company-wide acceptance. The benefit of attracting the next generation workforce is adding an addition to your company that embraces new technologies. It opens a door to opportunities for companies and employees with various work arrangements, whether employees travel or work from home occasionally.

The benefits far outweigh any hesitation a business may have about implementing new technology. Often times, businesses are astonished by the money they save. Telecom Brokers at NWMAP save their clients money by having access to over 40 carriers in the Telecom business, negotiating prices with those carriers, and searching for specific packages that benefit the client’s business specifically. New technology should always benefit a business.

Client Versus Sales

There is a sense of accomplishment of really doing what is right for the client versus having the burden of selling something that is not the best fit for the client. The focus is on one or the other in any typical company involving sales. We notice it when we shop at specific stores- some are there to sell you something…anything! They may talk you into products you aren’t even looking for.  And some associates are there to help you find what you specifically want or need- they are there for YOU. The latter takes patience, experience, and communication.

These differences in customer service and sales approaches can be identified in the telecom industry.  There are sales agents whose primary goal is to sell you services and/or products- that’s it. They will not likely take into consideration precisely what you need and want for your business. They would also like to close a sell with you as quickly as possible, not searching for specific products and packages complimentary to your needs at the lowest pricing available. The lower the price the lower their sales commission; basically, their goal versus your goal! Their job depends on selling you something you don’t need. They don’t stand to make as much money helping you in the future either- you may never talk to them again. Another common trait among sales agents with superficial goals is a lack of experience. Anybody with experience knows the customer must be the focus, at first contact and all through the sales process into the future as well.

NWMAP has been in the Unified Communications and Telecom industry for numerous years, but they still consider themselves customer service experts first and foremost. Lennie Green, a current Master Agent for NWMAP states: “My success comes from helping my customers be successful.”