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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230628T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230628T150000
DTSTAMP:20240119T152803Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T152803Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230504T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230504T150000
DTSTAMP:20240119T152704Z
CREATED:20230809T113316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T152704Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230426T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230426T150000
DTSTAMP:20240119T150134Z
CREATED:20230809T105719Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230405T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230405T150000
DTSTAMP:20240119T152906Z
CREATED:20230809T114244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T152906Z
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230331
DTSTAMP:20240702T155927Z
CREATED:20230809T114246Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230222T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230222T150000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230125T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230125T150000
DTSTAMP:20240119T152925Z
CREATED:20230809T114248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T152925Z
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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
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221117
DTSTAMP:20231121T130134Z
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UID:9874-1668556800-1668643199@www.fcs.org.uk
SUMMARY:INCA Conference 2022
DESCRIPTION:FCS CEO Itret Latif is part of the judging panel for the INCA awards for more information on the awards click here. To view information on the INCA conference click here.
URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/inca-conference-2022/
CATEGORIES:External Events
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220922
DTSTAMP:20240702T161801Z
CREATED:20230809T114303Z
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UID:9875-1663632000-1663804799@www.fcs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Connected Britain Awards
DESCRIPTION:Connected Britain is the UK’s most important connectivity event\, bringing together the leaders shaping Britain’s digital future. \nThe event remains the best place to understand the technology\, regulation\, and investment environment for the rollout of next generation networks in the UK\, as well as to meet with all the leaders in the space. \nConnectivity is the cornerstone of economic growth and recovery. That’s why Connected Britain 2022 will continue to evolve and explore how next generation broadband technologies\, especially fibre and 5G\, are enabling exciting new opportunities for industry verticals\, businesses\, communities\, and individuals. \nConnected Britain has become a critical meeting place for buyers and sellers across the UK’s connectivity value chain. In 2021 up to 2\,200 connectivity professionals attended Connected Britain\, and we are building an even bigger and better show for 2022.
URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/connected-britain-awards/
LOCATION:ExCeL\, Royal Victoria Dock\, 1 Western Gateway\, London\, E16 1XL
CATEGORIES:External Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220427
DTSTAMP:20240702T161752Z
CREATED:20230809T114304Z
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UID:9876-1650844800-1651017599@www.fcs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Connected North 2022
DESCRIPTION:Connected North 2022 launches in Manchester this April \nConnectivity is key for economic and social prosperity and as such delivering next-generation networks in every corner of the UK is essential. Launched as a sister event to Connected \nBritain\, Connected North will bring together 60 speakers and 500 attendees and will provide an opportunity for the region’s connectivity leaders to come together and explore the most important \nregional issues around enabling the North’s connected future. \nManchester Central\, Manchester on 25th and 26th April 2022 \nwww.terrapinn.com/conference/connected-north
URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/connected-north-2022/
LOCATION:Manchester Central\, Manchester Central\, Windmill St\, Manchester\, M2 3GX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:External Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220401
DTSTAMP:20240702T155425Z
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UID:9878-1648598400-1648771199@www.fcs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Channel Live 2022
DESCRIPTION:Channel Live\, the UK’s largest ICT Channel event\, returns to the NEC over 30-31 March 2022. Channel Live connects IT resellers\, MSPs and Channel partners face-to-face with vendors\, distributors\, service providers and expert speakers from across the sector – all together\, all for free. \nChannel Live 2022 features its biggest ever conference programme\, carefully curated to keep you abreast of the latest issues impacting the Channel and provide practical business advice. Over 40 presentations and panel discussions are categorised around four key themes: Business\, People\, Technology and Skills. \nThe exhibition hall presents high level networking opportunities as visitors source the latest technologies and products to add to their portfolios and discuss margin opportunities with a host of key exhibitors to the sector. \nWhether you’re looking to expand your portfolio and integrate new technologies\, or seeking new partners and business opportunities\, Channel Live is the destination for you.\n30-21 March 2022 | NEC\, Birmingham \nwww.channel-live.co.uk
URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/channel-live-2022/
LOCATION:NEC\, National Exhibition Centre Pendigo Way\, Marston Green\, Birmingham\, B40 1NT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:External Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211125T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211125T160000
DTSTAMP:20240702T160724Z
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SUMMARY:Comms Provider 2021
DESCRIPTION:‘Preparing for the All-IP Future’ \nFCS Comms Provider 2021 – Event Presentations\nFCS Comms Provider 2021 – Event Recording \n25th November 2021\, 1.00pm – 4.00pmVirtual Conference \nThis year’s FCS Comms Provider is a ‘must attend’ event for our CP members who wish to understand more as they consider key aspects of the industry move towards an All-IP world and the impact on their own business model. The opportunity for members to hear from top-level speakers\, providing real ‘big picture’ perspectives\, is unique amongst trade bodies in the industry.Our agenda is structured into the three sessions detailed below.\nRegulatory Environment in the All IP WorldThe first section of our FCS Comms Provider event focuses on the Regulation and Legal environment in the new All-IP world.There are many changes for Communication Providers such as the new EECC regulatory requirements\, which include major changes to Fixed Voice and Broadband switching. There are still many unanswered questions\, such as what will happen in the business market with regards to switching\, now that Ofcom have announced the switching regulation change is for residential consumers only. This will still impact the business market\, and resellers will need to understand those impacts. We will have speakers from Ofcom and the OTA discussing some of the key new regulations in this section of the event agenda.\nWe also have a new Telecoms Security Bill going through parliament\,  which will impact our members and we have Will Jones from the DCMS discussing the bill and Danny Preiskel from Prieskels & Co to talk about the Legal impacts on our members.\nConfirmed speakers:• Brian Potterill and Elisa Pruvost\, Ofcom  • William Jones\, DCMS• David Halliday\, OTA2  • Danny Preiskel\, Preiskel & Co\nFor more information on our speakers\, please click here.________________________________________\nAll IP Building BlocksThe second section of our event agenda focusses on the infrastructure building blocks CPs will need to move to All-IP. We have presentations from Openreach\, BT Enterprise\, Gamma and DWS. This section will focus on what these operators are offering and what challenges they envisage in the move to all IP.\nConfirmed speakers:• James Lilley\, Openreach  • Steve Blackshaw\, BT Wholesale  • Lee Turner\, Gamma• Alex Mawson\, DWS  • Matt Walker\, City Fibre\nFor more information on our speakers\, please click here.________________________________________\nThe All IP FutureThe final section of our event agenda explores a strategic view of the future of the All-IP world and key aspects that members need to consider.\nWe will examine our FCS All-IP ‘White Paper’ and discuss the different ideas around numbering/porting and switching\, together with the key governance requirements. We have strategic presentations from OTA2\, VX Fiber and Cartesian as well as FCS leads.\nConfirmed speakers:• Richard Watts\, VX Fiber  • Dave Dadds and Martyn King\, FCS  • Michael Dargue\, Cartesian\nFor more information on our speakers\, please click here. \nSession 1: Regulatory Environment in the All IP World \nBrian Potterill\, Director of Mobile Network Strategy\, Ofcom\nBrian Potterill is Director of Mobile Network Strategy at Ofcom. During his time at Ofcom he has been responsible for Ofcom’s policy on copper retirement (as part of the wider WFTMR) and for the Wholesale Voice Market Review\, both of which play an important role in shaping conditions for the move to All-IP. \nWilliam Jones\, Policy Advisor\, DCMS\nWilliam works in the telecoms security policy team within DCMS\, focussing on the development of the new telecoms security framework\, as introduced by the recent Telecoms Security Bill. Prior to DCMS he spent time working as an economist at HMT and also had a stint creating\, and running\, a start-up business. \nDavid Halliday\, Office of Telecommunications Adjudicator\, OTA2David was appointed by Ofcom as the Office of Telecommunications Adjudicator in April\, having been part of the OTA2 since 2009. Most recently David has led the OTA2 team to tackle the challenges of PIA introduction\, All-IP (including proposed PSTN closure & Fibre rollout)\, EECC Switching Options\,  Ethernet transformation and a number of best practice guides for industry. Previously David held a number of senior management positions and directorships in telecoms and IT companies both nationally and internationally \nDanny Preiskel\, Senior Partner\, Preiskel & CoDaniel is a co-founder of Preiskel & Co and has well over 20 years’ experience working in the telecoms\, media and technology sectors\, advising across the globe. He was recently ranked as one of only 7 Telecoms Global Thought Leaders by WhosWholegal who also ranked him as a Data Thought Leader.\nHe is particularly recognised for his international commercial and regulatory work in the telecoms sector as a whole.  Daniel leads an international team providing telecoms regulatory\, commercial and corporate advice to telecoms clients across the globe. Preiskel & Co have recently been awarded Communications Law Firm of the Year 2021\, England at the The Lawyer Awards 2021. \nSession 2: All IP Building Blocks \nJames Lilley\, Director\, Managed Customer Migrations\, Openreach\nJames leads for Openreach on the migration of over 14m lines from copper to All IP. He has over 15 years’ experience working closely with Communication Provider customers across both Openreach and the wider BT Group. \nSteve Blackshaw\, All IP Programme Manager\, BT Wholesale\nSteve Blackshaw manages the All IP Engagement Programme for BT Wholesale\, shaping\, selling and delivering their most complex IP services across the enterprise market to drive legacy migrations. Formerly a Director of Services & Consulting Portfolio with Nokia and previously a consultant for Alcatel-Lucent and Fujitsu\, with over 25 years services experience\, and 18 years related directly to the telecoms sector.\nSteve has a wide experience gained within UK\, European and Global Multinational customers\, having helped major telecoms companies transform to IP networks. Steve has structured and delivered on the largest IP Transformation programmes across the world\, and brings a unique global perspective in moving to Digital Britain. \nLee Turner\, Head of Industry Engagement & Regulatory Affairs\, Gamma \nAlex Mawson\, Product Director\, Connectivity & Voice Portfolios\, DWS\nAlex Mawson is the Product Director for the Connectivity and Voice Portfolios at Digital Wholesale Solutions. With over 20 years’ experience in the telecoms industry\, Alex with the assistance of dedicated teams at DWS have been actively involved with industry in the PSTN Switch off programme and the transition to ALL IP. By working closely with their partner community and with their extensive experience in delivering b2b services and solutions\, DWS are now taking their partners and customers on the transition to ALL IP. \nMatt Walker\, Director of Customer Delivery and Assurance\, City Fibre\nMatthew is an experienced operational leader and innovator with over 24 years’ experience in the Telecoms sector. As CityFibre’s Director of Customer Delivery and Assurance he leads a team responsible for the company’s end-to-end customer connection experience. In this role Matthew is passionate about how data\, insight and people excellence can be combined to achieve ever-improving service outcomes. \nSession 3: The All IP Future \nRichard Watts\, UK Country Manager\, VXFiber\nRichard is the UK Country Manager of the Swedish owned Fibre Investor / Operator\, VXFiber. By bringing VX to the UK\, Richard aims to break the traditions of the Telecoms industry through a model of Gigabit Full Fibre offering services via a fully automated Open Access neutral host platform. This allows subscribers to order multiple services from various providers all from the same online platform. VX Fiber launched into the UK in 2018 with Networks in central London\, Stoke-on-Trent but are now in a further 6 locations across the UK. As a global business\, VX Fiber has over 230\,000 active users in South Africa\, Germany\, Austria\, Belgium and the Far East. \nDave Dadds\, CEO\, DRD Communications Ltd\, Chair of FCS\nAs CEO of what was originally a Telecoms Reseller business and today 35 years later is a B2B Cloud Applications and enablement business and Chair of the FCS\, Dave has experience and insight in to both the commercial and regulatory environments we operate in today both within the UK and International markets\nA happily married man\, with children spanning 30+ years Dave is as busy today as ever with work and play (Golf)! \nMartyn King\, Managing Director\, Nexbridge Communications Ltd\nMartyn is an experienced senior operations professional with almost 40 years of telecommunications experience\, including an extensive background in VoIP and PSTN telephone switching\, transmission\, network management and submarine cable systems. He has held director positions in a number of UK ICT companies\, and has implemented business wide VoIP strategies for leading telecommunications businesses. \nMichael Dargue\, Vice President\, Cartesian\nMichael Dargue is Vice President at Cartesian\, a business and technology consulting firm working exclusively in the communications sector. He leads Cartesian’s strategy team in Europe and advises clients on market opportunities\, network investment and go-to-market planning. Prior to joining Cartesian\, Michael led Colt’s European network architecture team. Outside of work\, he likes to spend time in the mountains and he’s a keen ultra-runner.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The event will run from 1pm – 4pm  |  This event is FREE to attend
URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/comms-provider-2021/
LOCATION:NEC\, National Exhibition Centre Pendigo Way\, Marston Green\, Birmingham\, B40 1NT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:External Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211014T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211014T173000
DTSTAMP:20240119T153138Z
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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
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190919
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190919
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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
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