BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//FCS - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:FCS X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for FCS REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20180325T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20181028T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20190331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20191027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231206T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231206T150000 DTSTAMP:20240702T163323Z CREATED:20230815T115606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T163323Z UID:10031-1701871200-1701874800@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:CSP Monthly Meeting 6th of December 2023 DESCRIPTION:The Communications Service Provider group of the FCS meets on a monthly basis to discuss and share feedback on current issues arising from Openreach changes\, Ofcom regulations and Government consultations. Openreach representatives are invited to contribute as required and the face to face meetings include a regular Openreach feedback slot. \nTo register: Please email fcs@fcs.org.uk who will confirm dial in details \nAgenda  \n\nWelcome and introduction – Megan Corcoran\, FCS\nRegulatory and Consultation update – Stef Norman\, FCS\nChanges to Number Porting – Megan Corcoran\, FCS\nRemoval of NoT + Process – Megan Corcoran\, FCS\nLook to the Year ahead – Megan Corcoran\, FCS\nAOB URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/csp-monthly-meeting-10/ LOCATION:Remote Teams Call CATEGORIES:CSP,FCS events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231129T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231129T150000 DTSTAMP:20240119T153014Z CREATED:20230815T115418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T153014Z UID:10029-1701266400-1701270000@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:CSP Monthly Meeting 29th November 2023 DESCRIPTION:The Communications Service Provider group of the FCS meets on a monthly basis to discuss and share feedback on current issues arising from Openreach changes\, Ofcom regulations and Government consultations. Openreach representatives are invited to contribute as required and the face to face meetings include a regular Openreach feedback slot. \nTo register: Please email fcs@fcs.org.uk who will confirm dial in details \nAgenda  \n\nWelcome and introduction – Megan Corcoran\, FCS\nDirect end user contact – Jonathan Donnelly\, Openreach\nOpenreach view of service (Ethernet) – Marc Sinot\, Openreach\nRegulatory and consultation update – Stef Norman\, FCS\nNumber Porting – Megan Corcoran\, FCS\nFuture CSP content – Megan Corcoran\, FCS\nAOB\n\n  URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/csp-monthly-meeting-9/ CATEGORIES:CSP,FCS events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231016 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231018 DTSTAMP:20231129T162602Z CREATED:20230809T114248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T162602Z UID:9871-1697414400-1697587199@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:FCS Comex 2023 DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to announce the launch of our brand new event –\nFCS Comex 2023!\nTaking place at the Telford International Centre on the 16th & 17th October 2023 this will be the first FCS event that encompasses all areas of our community – whether you’re a Communication Service Provider\, an Installer or you work in Business Radio this event is for you! \nREGISTRATION NOW OPEN!\nThis event is FREE to attend\, simply register your place by clicking the link below:\n \n  \n  \n \nWhat to expect!\n– This will be the largest FCS event to date bringing all sectors together\n– The exhibition will include the latest products and services for you to interact with\n– Conferences sessions will be themed by topic ensuring there’s something for everyone\n– Get hands on with our interactive workshops\, allowing you to get up close\, run scenarios and gain vital insight\n– Hear from the industries leading experts in our plenary theatre\n– Plenty of networking opportunities including a black tie Gala Dinner. \nWhy should I attend? \nComms Service Providers – Expect hugely relevant content covering the commercial\, regulatory and technology landscapes which will impact your business over the next 2-3 years. PLUS the opportunity to meet and network with the wider comms community\, beyond the ‘usual suspects’ of Telecoms and IT resellers and suppliers.\nAimed at: Business owners/directors\, CEO’s and sales leaders from business telecoms and IT service providers. \nBusiness Radio – This is a unique opportunity for those working in the business radio sector to meet together for the first time in some years and gain insights from each other and from the exhibitors. A prime opportunity for seeing what has become available that will support business into the future\, what challenges can be expected and how they might be met and to learn what the FCS can do to help. PLUS with the recent update of the Business Radio Site Engineering code of practice (FCS1331:2022) being announced now is a crucial time to ensure you are up to date on all legislation.\nAimed at: Managing directors\, CEOs\, technical heads for the company\, chief engineers\, sales leaders and consultants \nInstallers – With the recent release of FCS1362:2022 Code of Practice\, the event will be a prime time to attend for updates and the latest guidance. We also have significant interest in running some sessions on the state of the vehicle after-market and an update on the ESN project and the opportunities it creates for installers. PLUS view the latest products\, clothing\, PPE and components in the exhibition as well as the latest developments in the FITAS scheme.\nAimed at: Company owners\, CEO’s\, team leaders\, managers\, installers \nVenue\nThe conference is taking place at the fantastic Telford International Conference Centre\, located only 50 min drive from Birmingham and  minutes from Telford Rail Station. \n \nSponsoring and Exhibiting\nWe have a number of exhibition and sponsorship packages available to suit all budgets. \nDownload full prospectus by clicking the image\, stands are available on a first come first serve basis. Contact Jenny Lowrey\, jlowrey@fcs.org.uk or call 020 7186 5432 for more information. \nWhy your company should be there:  \nThis will be the first FCS event that encompasses all areas of our community – whether you supply to communication service providers\, installers or those in the business radio sector\, this event is for you! \nNetworking has been and will remain a key component of our event. Exhibitors need to know what the key concerns of their customer base are and FCS Comex allows you to do that in a relaxed and friendly environment. \nThis unique event provides\, not only a platform for your sales team to touch base with current customers and meet new ones\, but also allows you to browse for your own suppliers\, make cross-industry connections and build relationships that will strenthen your business for years to come – all under one roof! \nThe gala dinner enables those longer relationship-building conversations to be had\, with the opportunity to extend hospitality to selected customers. Workshop and plenary talks allow you to talk directly to your audience\, demonstrate your latest products and gain valuable face time with potential customers. URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/fcs-comex-2023/ LOCATION:Telford Conference Centre CATEGORIES:Business Radio,CSP,FCS events,FITAS Events,Installers Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fcs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Comex-banner-700w.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230927T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230927T140000 DTSTAMP:20240702T164030Z CREATED:20230822T104052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T164030Z UID:10065-1695819600-1695823200@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:CSP Monthly Meeting 27th September 2023 DESCRIPTION:The Communications Service Provider group of the FCS meets on a monthly basis to discuss and share feedback on current issues arising from Openreach changes\, Ofcom regulations and Government consultations. Openreach representatives are invited to contribute as required and the face to face meetings include a regular Openreach feedback slot. \nTo register: Please email fcs@fcs.org.uk who will confirm dial in details \nAgenda  \n\nWelcome and introduction – Megan Corcoran\, FCS\nOpenreach Service Update -Eifion Lloyd Openreach\nSwitching Update – Megan Corcoran\nRegulatory and consultation update – Megan Corcoran\nFCS Comex Event – Megan Corcoran\nAOB URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/csp-monthly-meeting-12/ LOCATION:Remote Teams Call CATEGORIES:CSP,FCS events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230830T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230830T150000 DTSTAMP:20240702T163831Z CREATED:20230822T103937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T163831Z UID:10064-1693404000-1693407600@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:CSP Monthly Meeting 30th August 2023 DESCRIPTION:The Communications Service Provider group of the FCS meets on a monthly basis to discuss and share feedback on current issues arising from Openreach changes\, Ofcom regulations and Government consultations. Openreach representatives are invited to contribute as required and the face to face meetings include a regular Openreach feedback slot. \nTo register: Please email fcs@fcs.org.uk who will confirm dial in details \nAgenda\n \n\nWelcome and introduction – Steve Kerr\, FCS\nOpenreach Service update – Annabelle Purchase\, Openreach\nProve Telecare secondary SVR – Gordon Cannon\, Openreach\nRegulatory and consultation update – Steve Kerr and Megan Corcoran\nFCS Comex Event – Megan Corcoran and Jenny Lowrey\nAOB\n\n  URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/csp-monthly-meeting-11/ LOCATION:Remote Teams Call CATEGORIES:CSP,FCS events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230726T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230726T150000 DTSTAMP:20240119T152524Z CREATED:20230809T114238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T152524Z UID:9864-1690380000-1690383600@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:CSP Monthly Meeting 26th July 2023 DESCRIPTION:The Communications Service Provider group of the FCS meets on a monthly basis to discuss and share feedback on current issues arising from Openreach changes\, Ofcom regulations and \nGovernment consultations. Openreach representatives are invited to contribute as required and the face to face meetings include a regular Openreach feedback slot. \nTo register: Please email fcs@fcs.org.uk who will confirm dial in details \nAgenda   \n\nWelcome and introduction – Steve Kerr\, FCS\nService Update and Q&A – Chris Herbert\,Customer Service Director\,Openreach\nWorking Session – FTTP business journey on FTTP Direct End Customer Contact\nRegulatory Updates – Steve Kerr and Megan Corcoran\, FCS\nFCS Comex 2023 Event – Steve Kerr and Megan Corcoran\, FCS\nAOB URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/csp-monthly-meeting-3/ CATEGORIES:CSP,FCS events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230628T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230628T150000 DTSTAMP:20240119T152803Z CREATED:20230809T114239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T152803Z UID:9865-1687960800-1687964400@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:CSP Monthly Meeting 28th June 2023 DESCRIPTION:The Communications Service Provider group of the FCS meets on a monthly basis to discuss and share feedback on current issues arising from Openreach changes\, Ofcom regulations and \nGovernment consultations. Openreach representatives are invited to contribute as required and the face to face meetings include a regular Openreach feedback slot. \nTo register: Please email fcs@fcs.org.uk who will confirm dial in details \nAgenda \n\nWelcome and introduction – Steve Kerr FCS\nSpotlight on The Move to All IP – Juliette Scott\, Openreach\nDirect End Customer Contact – Jonathan Connolly\, Openreach\nRegulatory & Industry Updates – Steve Kerr/Megan Corcoran\nFCS Comex 2023 Event – Steve Kerr/Megan Corcoran\nAOB URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/csp-monthly-meeting-5/ CATEGORIES:CSP,FCS events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230504T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230504T150000 DTSTAMP:20240119T152704Z CREATED:20230809T113316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T152704Z UID:9831-1683208800-1683212400@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:CSP Monthly Meeting 4th May 2023 DESCRIPTION:The Communications Service Provider group of the FCS meets on a monthly basis to discuss and share feedback on current issues arising from Openreach changes\, Ofcom regulations and \nGovernment consultations. Openreach representatives are invited to contribute as required and the face to face meetings include a regular Openreach feedback slot. \nTo register: Please email fcs@fcs.org.uk who will confirm dial in details \nAgenda TBC URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/csp-monthly-meeting-4/ CATEGORIES:CSP,FCS events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230426T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230426T150000 DTSTAMP:20240119T150134Z CREATED:20230809T105719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T150134Z UID:9794-1682517600-1682521200@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:CSP Monthly Meeting 26th April 2023 DESCRIPTION:The Communications Service Provider group of the FCS meets on a monthly basis to discuss and share feedback on current issues arising from Openreach changes\, Ofcom regulations and \nGovernment consultations. Openreach representatives are invited to contribute as required and the face to face meetings include a regular Openreach feedback slot. \nTo register: Please email fcs@fcs.org.uk who will confirm dial in details \nAgenda \n\nWelcome and introduction – Megan Corcoran FCS\nReimagining FTTP Appointing – Eifion Lloyd Openreach\nOpenreach Service Surgery – Jay Hutchinson and Stephen White\nAll IP Update – Nicola Saunders\nRegulatory & Industry Updates – Steve Kerr/Megan Corcoran.\nFCS Comex 2023 Event – Steve Kerr/Megan Corcoran URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/csp-monthly-meeting-2/ CATEGORIES:CSP,FCS events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230405T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230405T150000 DTSTAMP:20240119T152906Z CREATED:20230809T114244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T152906Z UID:9868-1680703200-1680706800@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:CSP Monthly Meeting 5th April 2023 DESCRIPTION:The Communications Service Provider group of the FCS meets on a monthly basis to discuss and share feedback on current issues arising from Openreach changes\, Ofcom regulations and \nGovernment consultations. Openreach representatives are invited to contribute as required and the face to face meetings include a regular Openreach feedback slot. \nTo register: Please email fcs@fcs.org.uk who will confirm dial in details \nAgenda TBC URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/csp-monthly-meeting-6/ CATEGORIES:CSP,FCS events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230329 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230331 DTSTAMP:20240702T155927Z CREATED:20230809T114246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T155927Z UID:9869-1680048000-1680220799@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:Channel Live 2023 DESCRIPTION:We are exhibiting at the Channel Live Conference\, the UK’s largest ICT Channel event\, at the Birmingham NEC on 29th & 30th March. \nFCS CEO Itret Latif will also be part of a panel discussion discussing Switching. \nFor more information about the event and to register visit: \nhttps://www.channel-live.co.uk/welcome \nAny members who would like to take the opportunity to meet with us while we are there\, please contact us on: fcs@fcs.org.uk URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/channel-live-2023/ LOCATION:NEC\, National Exhibition Centre Pendigo Way\, Marston Green\, Birmingham\, B40 1NT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:CSP,External Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230222T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230222T150000 DTSTAMP:20240119T153035Z CREATED:20230809T105717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T153035Z UID:9790-1677074400-1677078000@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:CSP Monthly Meeting 22nd February 2023 DESCRIPTION:The Communications Service Provider group of the FCS meets on a monthly basis to discuss and share feedback on current issues arising from Openreach changes\, Ofcom regulations and Government consultations. Openreach representatives are invited to contribute as required and the face to face meetings include a regular Openreach feedback slot.\nTo register: Please email fcs@fcs.org.uk who will confirm dial in details\nAgenda \n\nOpenreach Service Update – Chris Herbert\, Openreach\nWLR Withdrawal/All IP Update – Lizzie Somerton and Nina Craxton\, Openreach\nSwitching Update – Megan Corcoran\nRegulatory Updates – Steve Kerr/Megan Corcoran URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/csp-monthly-meeting/ CATEGORIES:CSP,FCS events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230125T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230125T150000 DTSTAMP:20240119T152925Z CREATED:20230809T114248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T152925Z UID:9870-1674655200-1674658800@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:CSP Monthly Meeting 25th January 2023 DESCRIPTION:The Communications Service Provider group of the FCS meets on a monthly basis to discuss and share feedback on current issues arising from Openreach changes\, Ofcom regulations and Government consultations. Openreach representatives are invited to contribute as required and the face to face meetings include a regular Openreach feedback slot.\nTo register: Please email fcs@fcs.org.uk who will confirm dial in details\nAgenda \n\nOpenreach Service update & Workstack Recovery – Chris Herbert\, Openreach\nDirect End Customer Contact by Openreach\, End Customer Conversations – Openreach\nOpenreach Service Surgery – Rebecca Jones.\nRegulatory & Industry Updates – Steve Kerr/Megan Corcoran. URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/csp-monthly-meeting-7/ CATEGORIES:CSP,FCS events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221207T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221207T150000 DTSTAMP:20240119T152945Z CREATED:20230809T114305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T152945Z UID:9877-1670421600-1670425200@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:CSP Monthly Meeting 6th December 2023 DESCRIPTION:The Communications Service Provider group of the FCS meets on a monthly basis to discuss and share feedback on current issues arising from Openreach changes\, Ofcom regulations and Government consultations. Openreach representatives are invited to contribute as required and the face to face meetings include a regular Openreach feedback slot.\nTo register: Please email fcs@fcs.org.uk who will confirm dial in details\nAgenda \n\nOpenreach Recovery Plan\nOpenreach Service Surgery\nOTS and Business Switching Update\nConsultation update\nTelecom Security Framework latest URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/csp-monthly-meeting-8/ CATEGORIES:CSP,FCS events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221012T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221012T150000 DTSTAMP:20240119T153315Z CREATED:20230809T114249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T153315Z UID:9873-1665583200-1665586800@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:FCS AGM 2022 DESCRIPTION:NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN THAT the 2022 Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Communication Services Ltd will take place electronically at 14:00 on 12th October 2022.\nThis is a members only event\, please visit the members area here for more information.\nIf you have any queries on the arrangements for this year’s AGM\, please contact us at fcs@fcs.org.uk URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/fcs-agm-2022/ CATEGORIES:Business Radio,CSP,Installers Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fcs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/AGM-banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211014T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211014T173000 DTSTAMP:20240119T153138Z CREATED:20230809T114317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T153138Z UID:9879-1634225400-1634232600@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:FCS AGM 2021 DESCRIPTION:Notice\nNotice is hereby given that the 2021 Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Communication Services Ltd will be held electronically at 15:30 on Thursday 14th October 2021.\nAgenda \nThe agenda will be shared in due course\nRegistration to attend the Online Meeting \nAttendance at this AGM is for members only. We ask that you complete the attached registration form to confirm your attendance to the online meeting and send to lwaggott@fcs.org.uk by close of business on 7th October 2021\nJoining instructions for the on-line meeting will be provided to those who have registered to attend on 11th October 2021. \nVoting and Proxies \nVoting for the motions noted in the agenda will take place prior to the online meeting. Each FCS Member has one vote\, we are now asking each member organisation to vote prior to the AGM by submitting Voting and Proxy to lwaggott@fcs.org.uk by mid-day on 12th October 2021.  The Voting and Proxy form will be sent through in due course. \nIf you have any queries on the arrangements for this year’s AGM\, please contact us at fcs@fcs.org.uk URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/fcs-agm-2021/ CATEGORIES:Business Radio,CSP,Installers Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fcs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/leadership-1-Irhu5K.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210527 DTSTAMP:20260218T165319Z CREATED:20230809T114321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T165319Z UID:9883-1621987200-1622073599@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:FCS Telecoms Regulatory Training DESCRIPTION:We regularly receive queries about industry regulation and how to comply. Although regulation can be straight forward to implement\, knowing where to look for guidance and how the rules apply specifically to your business can be confusing. \nTherefore\, we are delighted to be hosting a one day regulatory course which has been designed especially to provide a simple overview covering the regulatory regime\, the role of Ofcom and practical advice on how to comply with the rules. \nWhat to expect…\nThe content is focused on telecoms specific regulation and includes detailed information on the following areas: \n\nSales and customer sign-up\nSwitching and porting\nCustomer contracts\nBilling\nCodes of practice\nAccess to emergency services\n\nThe training will be delivered by industry consultant Michael Eagle. \nWho should attend… \nThe course is suitable for companies who are new to the industry\, new recruits to established providers or those who want reassurance that they are complying fully with their obligations. It has been specifically designed to focus on those parts of the regulation which apply to reseller CPs.\nBooking your place…\nThis training course has been successfully delivered for several years as a one day face to face session. However\, to reflect the current COVID situation\, we are now running it as an online course\, which will be delivered over two morning sessions of approx. 3 hours each.\nThe proposed dates for the first two courses are\nMay – Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th- This course date is now full. Please contact fcs@fcs.org.uk to be placed on the waitlist.\nJune – Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th- Spaces are available!\nThe price per delegate is £200 VAT for FCS members and £250 VAT for non-members.\nWe are aware that there are some significant regulation changes due to come into force in December of this year and the course will highlight the changes.\nTo register your place please click HERE.\nIf you would like any further information please email fcs@fcs.org.uk. URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/fcs-telecoms-regulatory-training/ CATEGORIES:Business Radio,CSP,Installers Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.fcs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/fitas-accreditation-banner.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190920 DTSTAMP:20260409T091817Z CREATED:20230809T114320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T091817Z UID:9881-1568851200-1568937599@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:FCS AGM ’19 DESCRIPTION:Thursday 19th September 2019\nThe Chairman of the Federation of Communication Services cordially invites you to the FCS Annual General Meeting 2019. \nWhen: Thursday 19th September 2019\nTime: 15.30 until 16.00 – Followed by Drinks Reception\nWhere: Eversheds-Sutherland\, 1 Wood Street\, London. EC2V 7WS\nTo Register: Visit Eventbrite to book your place. Members – Free\nSimilar to last year\, the AGM will coincide with our CP19 conference with reports from the Chairman\, CEO and updates on the FCS member groups. We hope that this will help members that may struggle with the time constraints of spending time away from the office.\nAfter the formal AGM proceedings\, everyone is invited to our Drinks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThis rest of this content is restricted.\nTo view this content\, please log in or become a member today. URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/fcs-agm-19/ CATEGORIES:Business Radio,CSP,Installers Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.fcs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/fitas-accreditation-banner-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190920 DTSTAMP:20260218T165104Z CREATED:20230809T114320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T165104Z UID:9882-1568851200-1568937599@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:FCS Comms Provider ’19 DESCRIPTION:Thursday 19th September 2019\nPRESENTATION SLIDES FROM THE DAY:\n– Exploring Blockchain: Paul Overbury\, Ofcom\n– Introducing a Central Database – Marcel Benshop\, PortingXS\n– VoIP Call Routing – Martin Simmonds – NICC – TalkTalk\nComms Provider is the FCS business and networking day for CPs in the fixed-line and mobile voice and data markets\, along with applications providers. It is the key Industry event for CPs to discuss and reflect on changes and opportunities in constantly evolving markets. The opportunity for attendees to hear from top-level speakers\, providing real ‘big picture’ perspectives\, is unique amongst trade bodies in the industry\, and there is plenty of time allowed for members and guests to debate and discuss with colleagues and peers over coffee\, lunch and an informal post-event drinks party.\nThis year’s date is 19 September and the venue is Eversheds-Sutherland offices in London (near St Pauls). Registration opens at 10:00 for a 10:30 start.\nThe theme is “The Future of Telephone Numbers”.\nKeynote Speakers for this years conference are: \nNeil Mcghee (sempervox)    –  “Managing numbers as landline and Mobile Converge”\nPaul McGuinness (MIT Dynamic Technologies)  –  “The death of telephone numbers… (and why you shouldn’t care!)” \nTo register your attendance to the Comms Provider please book your place here.\nIf you have any queries about the event or would like more information\, please contact the FCS Team on: 020 7186 5432 or by email: fcs@fcs.org.uk\nNB: Please note\, any Non-Member purchasing a ticket to CP19 choosing to join FCS as a Member following the event will have the cost of the ticket deducted from their first membership fee invoice.\nCP19 is proudly sponsored by: URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/fcs-comms-provider-19/ CATEGORIES:Business Radio,CSP,Installers Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.fcs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Best-Practice-blurb.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR