COMPOSE. Your Next Deal at COMPTEL PLUS Spring February 24-27, 2008 Nashville.

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1 SPRING 2008 CONVENTION + EXPO COMPOSE Your Next Deal at COMPTEL PLUS Spring 2008 The Premier Networking Event for Innovative Communications Service Providers Moves to the Gaylord Opryland February 24-27, 2008 Nashville To Exhibit: Call Dave Gerhardt at or at [email protected] To Sponsor: Call Amy Smith at or at [email protected] Register at: Platinum Sponsors COMPTEL PLUS Top-level speakers on emerging trends and better business strategies Business-critical policy workshops Streamlined, one-on-one networking before and during the show Gold Sponsors

2 Convention & EXPO Overview Information COMPTEL PLUS is the premier tech trade show to showcase your company s products and services, network with senior executives and leading industry officials, and participate in business-critical panel discussions on the latest financial and policy issues shaping the communications marketplace. COMPTEL PLUS Deal Center A one-on-one meeting system where you can view, prior to the event, all registered guests attending the COMPTEL PLUS Spring 2008 Convention & EXPO and then request a one-on-one meeting in Nashville with potential prospects. Build your sales pipeline for 2008 today! Sponsorships Maximize your exposure to a targeted marketplace filled with potential customers and business partners. Depending on your sponsorship, you may be eligible for reduced booth fees, complimentary registrations and more. For more information, contact: Amy Smith: [email protected] or visit To advertise in the conference program book, please contact: Mike Saxby: [email protected] Media Sponsors Premier Media Sponsors of the Spring 2008 Convention + EXPO Additional Media Sponsors Hotel Info The host hotel for the COMPTEL PLUS Spring 2008 Convention & EXPO is the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville. To make reservations, visit or call (615) PLEASE NOTE: You must be a registered COMPTEL attendee in order to receive the COMPTEL conference rate at the host hotel. Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center 2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN Phone: (615) , Fax: (615) Travel Discounts Attendees can receive discounted airline travel on CONTINENTAL and UNITED AIRLINES! Ask your travel professional to call our airline partners for significant savings on your airfare to the Convention & EXPO and earn frequent flyer miles at the same time! Continental Airlines Refer to Agreement Code: ADK0BX and Z Code: ZBRB Call toll free: (800) or go online at United Airlines Refer to Meeting Plus ID Code # 577SC Call toll free: (800) Save with AVIS and Budget! Special discounted rates on car rentals are available to attendees of the COMPTEL PLUS Spring 2008 Convention & EXPO through our partners AVIS and Budget. To book with AVIS call (800) and refer to Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) #J To book with Budget, call (800) and refer to Budget discount code #U Exhibitor List (as of 11/12/2007) For an updated exhibitor list, go to: 3PV - Third Party Verification, Inc. Edison Carrier Solutions Iowa Network Services Pulse Voice, Inc. Accedian Networks Inc. Embarq Corporation IRIS Networks Qwest Communications Actelis Networks Emdeon Business Services KeySpan Communications RCN Business Solutions Alliance Group Services, Inc. Enventis Telecom, Inc. LightCore, a CenturyTel Company Sandy Beaches Software AT&T Wholesale Equinox Information Systems Martin Group, Inc. Sprint Nextel BillSoft, Inc. FiberLight, LLC MetaSwitch SRP Telecom BSG Clearing Solutions GENBAND Mid-Atlantic Broadband Cooperative TelePacific Communications CABS Agent GeoResults, Inc. NEON Communications, Inc. TeleSphere Software Calix Networks Grande Communications NexTone Communications Inc. Telispire CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business Hatteras Networks Norlight Telecommunications Thermo Credit, LLC Citynet - Wholesale Division ILD Telecommunications, Inc. NTS Communications Inc. Time Warner Telecom Compliance Solutions, Inc. INDATELgroup Omnitron Systems Technology Inc. Toronto Hydro Telecom, Inc. Comverse Info Directions, Inc. Onvoy, Inc. TransNexus, Inc. ConferencePlus INFONXX North America Excell Services Orca Wave UDP CustomCall Data Systems, Inc. Intec Billing Inc. PAETEC Communications, Inc. US Signal DCA Services, Inc. Intelliverse Performance Technologies Vero Systems, Inc. DDR Broadband Networks InterMetro Communications, Inc. Power & Telephone Supply Co. XO Communications ECI Telecom Interstate FiberNet Profitec Billing Services, Inc. Zhone Technologies, Inc.

3 SPRING 2008 CONVENTION + EXPO ABOUT COMPTEL Based in Washington, D.C., COMPTEL is the leading industry association representing competitive communications service providers and their supplier partners. COMPTEL members are entrepreneurial companies driving technological innovation and creating economic growth through competitive voice, video, and data offerings and the development and deployment of next-generation, IP-based networks and services. COMPTEL advances its members interests through trade shows, networking, education, and policy advocacy before Congress, the Federal Communications Commission and the courts. COMPTEL works to ensure that competitive communications providers can continue to offer lower prices, better service, and greater innovation to consumers. For more information, visit Become a Member and Save Take advantage of member benefits by joining COMPTEL today! In addition to receiving substantially reduced registration fees for the COMPTEL PLUS Spring 2008 Convention & EXPO, COMPTEL members benefit throughout the year from the many programs and services the association offers. Visit or call Member Services at for complete information on membership. What is the COMPTEL Deal Center? How does it work? Register now to set up your meetings in Nashville. Excellent show which provided significant and tangible leads. Nancy Palacios, Metro One Telecommunications, Beaverton, OR Company Description Primary Job Function ISP 9% Outsourced Solutions Provider 9% Equipment Supplier 9% Wireless Carrier 3% VoIP Provider 13% CLEC 23% IXC 8% Wholesale Carrier 26% Consultant 2% Financial 2% Public Relations 2% Legal/Regulatory 4% Technical 7% Operations 7% Executive Management 27% General Management 5% Sales/Marketing 44% Service Offerings Responsibility Level Financial Services 1% Consulting 4% Legal/Regulatory 1% Call Center 4% Prepaid 4% OSS Solutions 3% Billing 5% Network Equipment 6% Collocation 11% Retail Services 8% Wholesale Voice 20% Wholesale Data 16% VoIP 16% Account Executive 14% Manager 18% Director 20% CEO/President 20% COO 3% CFO 2% CTO 2% SVP/VP 21%

4 COMPTEL is always great, because you get face-to-face with all the true players in the industry. The Gaylord was an incredible venue for the fall COMPTEL show! Scott Hailey, Sierra^^ Business Solutions, Grapevine, TX Sunday, February 24 Golf Tournament - TBD 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm Registration 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Expo Hall Grand Opening Monday, February 25 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Registration 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Deal Center 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Expo Hall 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Concurrent Educational Sessions 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm ACM Awards & Keynote Tuesday, February 26 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Registration 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Deal Center 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Concurrent Educational Sessions 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Expo Hall Wednesday, February 27 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Regulatory Workshop 12:00 pm COMPTEL PLUS Adjourns For more information visit: Spring 2008 Show Floor Most successful show. COMPTEL best for business Jon Burns, President, Noel Communications, Inc., Yakima, WA

5 SPRING 2008 CONVENTION + EXPO COMPTEL th St., NW Suite 400 Washington, DC PRSRT STD US Postage PAID Dulles, VA Permit No. 299 COMPOSE Your Next Deal at the premier networking event for communications service providers Platinum Sponsors Reasons to Attend Network with senior executives from leading communications companies View the latest innovative, IP-based technologies and services from more than 150 companies on the EXPO floor Gold Sponsors Attend business-critical educational sessions covering the financial and investment climate Hear from top industry leaders on the legislative and regulatory changes facing the competitive community

6 SPRING 2008 CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORM 1. Contact Information *Registration is valid only if all requested information is provided. Last Name First Name Title Company Address City State Zip Country (If Outside USA) Work Phone ( ) Fax Number ( ) *Registrant s Address (In order to use the Deal Center, you must provide the registrant s ) Contact s Address (If confirmations should be sent to someone other than the above) *Note: Only the address of the registered attendee (above) will be accepted when logging on to the online Deal Center. 2. Conference Fees (per person): Check one of the fees below A. Full Conference (FULL) Includes: admittance to keynote, general session, educational sessions, exhibit hall, meeting rooms, Deal Center, networking receptions/events and conference materials. COMPTEL Members Non-Members $550 Early Bird Fee (Through December 31) $792 Early Bird Fee (Through December 31) $610 Discounted Fee (January 1-February 7) $880 Discounted Fee (January 1-February 7) $770 Regular Fee (After February 7) $1100 Regular Fee (After February 7) $425 Government Rate for Full Conference Pass. No Registration Deadline. May Register Anytime. B. Networking Pass (NP) Includes: admittance to keynote session, exhibit hall, meeting rooms, Deal Center, networking receptions/events and conference materials. This Pass does not provide access to Educational Sessions. You will need a Full Conference pass for the Educational Sessions. COMPTEL Members Non-Members $315 Early Bird Fee (Through December 31) $450 Early Bird Fee (Through December 31) $350 Discounted Fee (January 1-February 7) $500 Discounted Fee (January 1-February 7) $420 Regular Fee (After February 7) $600 Regular Fee (After February 7) PAYMENT INFORMATION By submitting credit card information and signing below, I authorize COMPTEL to charge the identified credit card without a written signature on the credit card receipt. I acknowledge that my signature on this form constitutes my agreement not to contest the validity of this charge based upon the absence of a written signature on the receipt itself. I also agree to pay the conference fee marked above and a revised fee should my registration category change. Check # (make check payable to COMPTEL) Credit Card: Amex MasterCard Visa Card Number Exp. Date Full Name On Card (please print) Signature Today s Date Total Amount to be charged Billing Address : (If different from above) MEMBER PROFILE What Services Does Your Company Provide? (Check all that apply) Retail Local Voice Cellular IPTV Domestic Long Distance VoIP Web Hosting International Long Distance Managed Services Web Design Cable TV Service Private Data Networks Off-Site Data Storage Internet Private Lines Municipal Builds Wireless Broadband Wholesale Local Point-to-Point Legal Domestic Long Distance Long Haul Fiber Regulatory International Long Distance SONET Rings Software Wireless Voice Switching Content Cellular Construction Web Hosting Internet Billing Web Design VoIP Compliance Municipal Builds Sales Distribution Agents In-House Sales Force Call Center Other Equipment Provider Manufacturer Financial Attendee Responsibility Level CEO/President COO CFO SVP/VP CTO Director Manager Account Executive Primary Job Function Executive Management General Management Sales/Marketing Operations Technical Legal/Regulatory Public Relations Financial Consultant Cancellation, Substitutions & Refunds Registration Fees are refundable until January 25, 2008, less a $75 processing fee. Written notification must be received at the address listed below by 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on January 25, No refunds will be granted after January 25, 2008, including conference no-shows. Attendee substitutions may be submitted in writing until January 25, After that date, no substitutions will be accepted (either onsite or otherwise). No credits will be given toward future conferences. Membership Dues COMPTEL Members Your membership status must be current to qualify for the member discount! For information regarding membership, please contact Member Services at Not a member? Join now and save! Go to to apply. Register online at Send Registration Form and Payment to: COMPTEL, th Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20006, Fax: If you have any registration questions, please call between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm EST.