Sure – go ahead…type your telecom/broadband related search into your AI, or Google, Bing or Yahoo!.
After you get 180,381 results or having to try multiple searches or prompts and don’t see what you are looking for in the first 12 pages….
So we built this page(s). The old fashioned way. Curated, Categorized, meaningful all in one place with links.
We think we have the most comprehensive telecom links page anywhere on the NET! This is the way the original internet search pages worked!!!
The following are hyperlinks to some of the best telecommunications information sources we know of. We have done our best to categorize them into classifications which make sense to us. And we do our best to keep the list updated. Of course, web sites and we pages come and go. Pages move or get renamed or even disappear. We try to keep the page updated.
If you find an error, or you feel something is missing, let us know in the Contact Us link.
Hopefully you will find them useful in your web adventures.
Thanks!
General Telephony
- https://www.abtolls.com – Rate charts for telephony services and much more – no longer live
- https://freeswitch.org/confluence/display/FREESWITCH/FreeSWITCH+Explained – The FreeSWITCH software page – a complete switch for Linux/Windows, etc.
- https://www.osa.org – Optical Society of America web site
- https://www.spokeo.com/ – Reverse Phone Lookup tool
- https://www.telecom.eu.org – Europe’s telecom and Internet users group (updates stopped as of 2001)
- https://www.tiaonline.org – The Telecommunications Industry Association online site
Forums and Specifications
- https://web.ansi.org – American National Standards Institute
- https://www.broadbandforum.org/ – Home of the Broadband Specifications
- www.callcentres.com.au: Call Center Managers Forum
- https://www.cauce.org – The Coalition Against Unsolicited Commercial E-Mail
- https://www.cert.org – Non-profit CERT Coordination Center – intrusion incidence and more security stuff
- https://csrstds.com – Communications Standards Review – publishes standards
- https://www.etsi.org – European Telecommunications Standards Institute
- https://www.fcc.gov – The Federal Communications Commission
- https://www.fols.org – Fiber Optics LAN section of the TIA
- https://www.gigabit-ethernet.org – Dedicated to gigabit ethernet – white papers and more
- https://www.gnu.org – The Free Software Foundation
- https://www.gvf.org – Global VSAT Forum
- www.howtocallabroad.com: Provides country codes, area codes and other useful info on how to make international calls from the USA.
- https://www.icsa.net – International Computer Security Association
- www.idra.com: International (Telecommunications) Disaster Recovery Association
- https://www.iec.ch – International Electrotechnical Commission
- www.ieee.org: The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
- https://www.ietf.org – Internet Engineering Task Force – homebase for the Net heads!
- https://www.infinibandta.org – InfiniBand Trade Association
- https://www.iptelephony.org – Home of IP telephony and Voice over IP information
- https://www.isc.org – Internet Software Consortium
- https://www.itu.int/en/Pages/default.aspx – International Telecommunications Union
- https://store.accuristech.com/publishers/list – The one-stop source for various technical specifications
- https://www.lua.org/ – LUA programming language home page
- https://www.metroethernetforum.org/ – The Metro Ethernet Forum
- https://www.msua.org – The Mobile Satellite Users Association web site
- https://www.oasis-ws-i.org/ – The Web services Interoperability Organization home
- https://www.opensource.com – Open Source Software Organization
- https://www.sans.org – The Storage Area Network S Institute
- www.sbca.com: Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association
- www.sia.org: Satellite Industry Association
- https://www.snia.org – The Storage Networking Industry Association
- https://www.w3.org – Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Web Services Distribution Language (WSDL) and Extensible Markup Language (XML) specs found here – the World Wide Web Consortium
- https://www.webdav.org – Web Distributed Authoring and Versioning (WebDAV)
- https://www.w3.org/XML/ – Extensible Markup Language home
Optical Networking
- https://www.lightwaveonline.com/index.html – web site on optical networking
Internet
- https://www.enterpriseappstoday.com/ – Recent developments in enterprise apps industry can be found here
- https://www.caida.org – Cooperative Association for Internet Data Analysis
- https://www.dogpile.com – The search engine of search engines – saves major time and effort!
- https://www.eff.org – Electronic Frontier Foundation – protection of free speech on the Internet
- https://www.epic.org – Electronic Privacy Information Center
- https://www.gilc.org – the Global Internet Liberty Campaign
- https://www.internet2.org – The Internet 2 – Project Abilene – home page
- https://www.isi.edu – Look for free RSVP client code on this site!
- https://www.internettrafficreport.com – Andover’s Internet Traffic Report
- https://www.w3c.org – World Wide Web Consortium
ADVANCED INTERNET ACTIVITIES
- https://www.internet2.edu
- https://www.dfn.de (Germany)
- https://www.renater.fr (France)
- https://www.surfnet.nl (The Netherlands)
- https://www.singaren.net.sg (Singapore)
- https://www.cudi.edu.mx (Mexico)
- https://www.reuna.cl (Chile)
- https://www.startap.net (International Peering)
GIGAPOP SITES
A Regional GigaPoP — “Gigabit Point of Presence” — is a high-capacity regional aggregation point that connects universities, research institutions, K-12 networks, libraries, government, health-care, and other community-anchor institutions to national research and education backbones such as Internet2, ESnet, and international R&E networks. Today, many are no longer branded strictly as “GigaPoPs”; they are often called regional research and education networks, regional optical networks, or aggregation networks. Internet2 maintains a current list of regional and state network providers that connect directly to the Internet2 network.
These regional networks usually provide:
- Internet2 / ESnet / R&E backbone access
- Commodity Internet transit
- Regional peering
- Cloud connectivity
- High-capacity optical transport
- Layer 2 circuits / VLAN services
- Layer 3 routed services
- Multicast, IPv6, performance measurement, and security services
- Research data movement support
The practical way to explain them is: a GigaPoP is the regional “on-ramp” between local institutions and national/international high-performance research networks.
For broadband and packet-analysis training, they are useful examples of how traffic moves from campus → regional aggregation → national backbone → peer/cloud/research destination.
Key U.S. Regional GigaPoPs / Aggregation Networks
| Region | Key Networks / GigaPoPs / Aggregation Networks | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| National / Backbone Context | Internet2 ESnet The Quilt | National R&E backbone, DOE science network, and national coalition of regional R&E networks. (ESnet) |
| West Coast / Pacific | CENIC / CalREN Pacific Wave PNWGP Link Oregon | Major West Coast R&E aggregation, peering, optical, and middle-mile networks. (cenic.org) |
| Mountain / Southwest | Front Range GigaPoP / FRGP Sun Corridor Network UETN Albuquerque GigaPoP / ABQG | Regional R&E aggregation for Colorado/Wyoming, Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico. (frgp.net) |
| Texas / South Central | LEARN SETG LONI OneNet ARE-ON GPN | Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Great Plains R&E aggregation networks. (tx-learn.org) |
| Midwest / Central | Indiana GigaPoP / GlobalNOC MREN Northern Lights GigaPoP Merit Network OARnet WiscNet MOREnet KanREN | Upper Midwest, Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Kansas R&E aggregation and state networks. (GlobalNOC) |
| Southeast | SoX / Southern Crossroads FLR / Florida LambdaRail MCNC / NCREN SC-REN KyRON MissiON | Southeastern R&E networks providing Internet2 access, regional peering, optical transport, and research connectivity. (sox.net) |
| Mid-Atlantic | MAX / Mid-Atlantic Crossroads MAGPI MARIA MDREN KeystoneREN 3ROX NJEdge / Edge | Dense regional aggregation environment serving DC, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and surrounding research communities. (Mid Atlantic Crossroads) |
| Northeast | NYSERNet NoX / Northern Crossroads OSHEAN Networkmaine CEN / Connecticut Education Network NEREN | New York and New England R&E aggregation networks, including state, regional, and optical exchange functions. (nysernet.org) |
Wireless
https://www.3gpp.org – Third Generation Partnership Project alliance
https://www.bluetooth.com – The Bluetooth Special Interest Group
https://www.cdg.org – The CDMA Development Group
https://www.eurotechnology.com/imode/ – The unofficial i-mode FAQ site
https://www.mcpc-jp.org – The Mobile Computing Promotion Consortium
https://www.opengroup.com – The web site of the Open Group
https://www.umts-forum.org – UMTS Forum home
https://www.uwcc.org – Home of the Universal Wireless Communications Consortium|
https://wigle.net – WiGLE is the dominant global database for wardriving (billions of networks logged).
https://openwifimap.net – a map based display of Open Wi-Fi networks
https://www.kismetwireless.net– Kismet is more of a capture/collection tool, but tightly tied to wardriving workflows.
https://www.openstreetmap.org – OpenWiFiMap and OpenStreetMap emphasize open-data mapping approaches.
https://www.netspotapp.com – NetSpot leans more toward professional site surveys but is often used in controlled wardriving-style collection.
https://www.wapforum.org – Wireless Application Protocol Forum
https://www.wardriving.com – Another site on wireless security issues
https://www.wow-com.com – The Cellular Telecom Industry Association web site
MuniWireless.com : Reports on municipal wireless and broadband projects – This is a good place to start if you need to research options for providing wireless options for your community.
The World of Wireless Communications – Antenna Siting – The Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) maintains a Web site which is sponsored by about 100 wireless telecommunications companies.
Scenic America – This national nonprofit membership organization is dedicated to protecting natural beauty and distinctive community character. Their web site has a section devoted to Telecommunications Towers, and they sell some excellent brochures and short publications that can help to educate local elected officials.
Security
https://www.av.ibm.com – The history and evolution of viruses from IBM
https://www.cert.org – Find out about security problems on the Internet here
https://www.cybercrime.gov – US Government site tracking cyber crimes
https://www.emergency.com/fbi-nccs.htm – FBI Computer Crime Squad
https://www.f-secure.com – The “Global Palm Virus Information Center”
https://www.infosecuritymag.com – The magazines’ web site – good source of info
https://www.insecure.org – Great scanning tool called Nmap at this web site!
https://www.isca.com – International Computer Security Association home
https://www.issa.com – The Information Systems Security Association web site
https://www.owasp.org – Input filters for Web server applications
https://www.password-crackers.com – News, FAQs, and downloads for password cracking programs
https://www.sans.com – Offers security information and training – the SANS Institute
https://www.securityfocus.com – Tools and a technically oriented digest in their Bugtraq section
https://www.silicondefense.com – IDS appliance based on SNORT
https://www.snort.org – Home of the free/open source Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
https://www.sourcefire.com – IDS appliance based on SNORT
Fighting SPAM
Below is a curated list of reputable sites focused on fighting spam, phishing, unwanted messages, abuse reporting, email reputation, blocklists, and mail-operator anti-abuse practices.
| Site / Organization | Focus / Specialty | URL |
|---|---|---|
| Spamhaus Project | IP/domain reputation, DNS blocklists, botnet data, malicious activity reporting, and mail infrastructure protection. | spamhaus.org |
| SpamCop | User-submitted spam reporting and DNS-based blocking list service. | spamcop.net |
| M3AAWG | Messaging, Malware and Mobile Anti-Abuse Working Group; industry collaboration, policy guidance, and operational anti-abuse best practices. | m3aawg.org |
| APWG — Anti-Phishing Working Group | Phishing, smishing, cybercrime reporting, data exchange, research, and trend reports. | apwg.org |
| FTC — Unwanted Calls, Emails, and Texts | U.S. consumer guidance and reporting for unwanted calls, texts, spam, and scams. | ftc.gov/unwanted-calls-emails-texts |
| FCC — Unwanted Calls / Texts | U.S. reporting and enforcement guidance for robocalls, robotexts, spoofing, and unwanted telecom messages. | consumercomplaints.fcc.gov |
| NCSC UK — Suspicious Email Reporting | UK guidance and reporting for phishing emails, scam texts, websites, adverts, and suspicious calls. | ncsc.gov.uk |
| ACMA — Dealing with Spam | Australian spam rules, complaint handling, and guidance for email, SMS, and instant-message spam. | acma.gov.au/dealing-with-spam |
| Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre | Canadian reporting center for fraud, cybercrime, phishing, and scam activity. | antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca |
| Scamwatch / National Anti-Scam Centre | Australian scam reporting and public-awareness site operated through the ACCC ecosystem. | scamwatch.gov.au |
| Signal Spam | French public-private spam reporting platform for identifying spammers and assisting enforcement or professional remediation. | signal-spam.fr |
| SURBL | URI/domain reputation lists for identifying malicious or abused links in email, SMS, web, and DNS firewall use cases. | surbl.org |
| URIBL | Real-time URI blacklist for identifying unsolicited bulk/commercial email based on links in message bodies. | uribl.com |
| Abusix | Mail intelligence, abuse handling, blocklists, spam-trap intelligence, and email-abuse mitigation services. | abusix.com |
| BarracudaCentral | IP/domain reputation lookup and Barracuda Reputation Block List resources for spam and email-security operations. | barracudacentral.org |
| Cisco Talos Reputation Center | IP, domain, URL, web, and email reputation intelligence, including spam trend visibility. | talosintelligence.com |
| PhishTank | Community phishing URL submission, verification, lookup, and API access; operated by Cisco Talos. | phishtank.net |
| Project Honey Pot | Honeypot-based tracking of email harvesters, comment spammers, dictionary attackers, and spam sources. | projecthoneypot.org |
| Stop Forum Spam | Database of known forum, blog, and wiki spam sources, including usernames, emails, and IPs. | stopforumspam.com |
| AbuseIPDB | Community reporting and lookup of abusive IPs involved in spam, brute force, phishing, scanning, bot activity, and other malicious behavior. | abuseipdb.com |
| DMARC.org | DMARC education, authentication guidance, and standards references for reducing domain spoofing and fraudulent email. | dmarc.org |
| Apache SpamAssassin | Open-source anti-spam filtering platform using scoring, rules, DNSBLs, Bayesian filtering, and collaborative data. | spamassassin.apache.org |
| Rspamd | Fast open-source spam filtering and email-security platform with RBLs, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, Bayesian classification, and extensible rules. | rspamd.com |
| Mailop | Mail operators’ community for email operations, deliverability, abuse handling, and anti-spam operational practices. | mailop.org |
| MXToolbox Blacklist Check | Practical lookup tool for checking mail server IPs/domains against many DNSBL/RBL systems. | mxtoolbox.com/blacklist.aspx |
| MultiRBL | Multi-DNSBL/RBL lookup tool for mail server reputation and blacklist troubleshooting. | multirbl.valli.org |
| dnswl.org | Email sender reputation whitelist to reduce false positives and avoid classifying legitimate mail as spam. | dnswl.org |
| Cofense Blog / Phishing Defense Insights | Phishing intelligence, email-threat research, user-reporting workflows, and enterprise phishing-defense analysis. | cofense.com/blog |
| The Anti-Abuse Project | Internet abuse education, reporting resources, legal context, and anti-abuse reference material. | anti-abuse.org |
For a network operator or mail admin, I would prioritize: Spamhaus, SpamCop, SURBL, URIBL, Abusix, Talos, BarracudaCentral, SpamAssassin, Rspamd, Mailop, and M3AAWG. For consumer-facing reporting, prioritize: FTC, FCC, APWG, NCSC, ACMA, CAFC, Scamwatch, and Signal Spam.
Telecommunications/Broadband Training
| Training Provider | Specialty / Best Fit | URL |
|---|---|---|
| CellStream / Online School of Network Sciences | Broadband technician and engineer training, packet analysis, Wireshark, Ethernet, IPv4/IPv6, MPLS, Wi-Fi/WLAN, network science certification, CSR certification, and free/reference courses. (Netsci Online) | netscionline.com / cellstream.com |
| SCTE — Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers | Cable/broadband workforce training, HFC, fiber, headend, outside plant, customer-premise, certification, microcredentials, standards, and broadband professional development. (SCTE) | scte.org |
| NCTI | Broadband/cable technician development, installer training, customer-service training, technical career paths, 5G/network engineering packages, and virtual broadband workforce training. (Broadband Nation) | ncti.com |
| Light Brigade | Fiber optic technician, installer, splicing, testing, design, and hands-on fiber training; strong fit for OSP/FTTx/fiber workforce development. (Light Brigade) | lightbrigade.com |
| The Fiber Optic Association / FOA | Fiber optic certifications, CFOT, specialist fiber certifications, FOA-approved training schools, Fiber U online learning, and fiber reference materials. (Fiber Optic Association) | foa.org |
| Fiber Broadband Association — OpTIC Path | Fiber broadband workforce curriculum, Optical Telecom Installer Certification pathway, FTTH technician skills, and partnerships with community/technical colleges. (Fiber Broadband Association) | fiberbroadband.org |
| BICSI | ICT infrastructure, structured cabling, outside plant, fiber, copper, data centers, RCDD, installer/technician credentials, and telecommunications project infrastructure training. (BICSI Shop) | bicsi.org |
| CommScope University / CommScope Infrastructure Academy | Vendor/product-oriented broadband, FTTx, HFC, fiber, wireless, RUCKUS, SYSTIMAX, access network, and infrastructure certification training. (CommScope) | commscope.com/support/training |
| Teracom Training Institute | Telecom fundamentals for non-engineers, CTNS, CTA, CVA, CWA, VoIP, SIP, PSTN, broadband, Ethernet, IP, MPLS, 5G, fiber, and telecom business concepts. (Teracom Training Institute) | teracomtraining.com |
| Telecom Training / TCO Certification | Online telecom certifications including CTNS and CTSME; broadband, VoIP, wireless, PSTN, IP, Ethernet, and MPLS fundamentals. (Telecom Training) | telecom-training.com |
| TONEX | Telecom fundamentals, optical networking, DWDM, GPON, Carrier Ethernet, Metro Ethernet, VoIP, IMS, SS7, telecom regulation, wireless, 5G/6G, and custom technical training. (Tonex Training) | tonex.com |
| Award Solutions | Advanced wireless and network training, especially 5G, LTE, 5G core, RAN, RF planning/design, Open RAN, CBRS, network slicing, IoT, and telecom automation. (Award Solutions) | awardsolutions.com |
| Mpirical | Mobile telecoms training from 2G through 6G, 5G, cloud, AI, network APIs, telecom architecture, and CPD-accredited on-demand/live training. (Mpirical) | mpirical.com |
| Perpetual Solutions | Telecoms, broadcast, and enterprise training; fixed access, FTTx, GPON, DOCSIS, wireless, 5G, IoT, MPLS, Carrier Ethernet, SD-WAN, SIP, IPv6, and VoIP. (Perpetual Solutions) | perpetual-solutions.com |
| Telecoms & Tech Academy / Informa Telecoms Academy | Telecom business, strategy, finance, 5G business case, MVNOs, project management, digital transformation, and telecom-management training. (Telecoms & Tech Academy) | telecomstechacademy.com |
| The Telecoms Academy | Telecom training, VoIP basics/debugging, sales, support, products/processes, business consulting, and telecom talent development, with a South African focus. (Telecoms Academy) | telecoms-academy.co.za |
| Milcom Institute | Australian telecommunications, NBN, technical security, cabling, and nationally recognized hands-on technical training. (Milcom) | milcom.edu.au |
| CWNP — Certified Wireless Network Professional | Vendor-neutral Wi-Fi certification and training: CWNA, CWSP, CWDP, CWAP, CWNE, Wi-Fi design, security, analysis, troubleshooting, and RF fundamentals. (CWNP) | cwnp.com |
| MEF / Mplify Professional Certification | Carrier Ethernet, SD-WAN, SDN/NFV, secure NaaS, service provider network services, and MEF professional certifications. (Mplify Alliance) | mef.net |
| Broadband Forum | Broadband standards, interoperability, testing/certification, TR-369/USP, GPON ONU certification, Gfast, carrier-grade Wi-Fi, and broadband technology training sessions. (Broadband Forum) | broadband-forum.org |
| GSMA Training | Mobile telecom policy, regulation, spectrum, mobile networks, non-terrestrial networks, mobile for development, cybersecurity, and regulator/policymaker training. (GSMA Training) | gsmatraining.com |
| ETA International | Vendor-neutral technical certifications in fiber optics, RF communications, electronics, photonics, IT, and related communications technology areas. (Etaico) | etaico.org |
For broadband field operations, the strongest fits are CellStream, SCTE, NCTI, Light Brigade, FOA, FBA OpTIC Path, BICSI, and CommScope. For carrier/network engineering, prioritize CellStream, Teracom, TONEX, Award Solutions, Mpirical, Perpetual Solutions, MEF, and Broadband Forum.
Consulting and Small Business
- https://www.aicpa.org – American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- https://www.gigalaw.com – A great legal advice site with lots of content, services, links
- https://www.onvia.com – Central trading exchange for small business portal
- https://www.techintl.com – Need a CE mark on your product? Everything you need for conformance, and make sure you tell them we sent you!!!
General Resources
Many of the sites below no longer are active – but you may want to look them up on https://archive.org/web/ So we have kept them listed for historical references.
https://www.56k.com – Dialup vs. broadband comparisons and much more
https://www.arbinet.com – Glocal Clearing House for carrier capacity!
https://www.asqc.org – American Society for Quality
https://www.bcr.com – Business Communications Review
https://www.bluetooth.com – Home of The Bluetooth Special Interest Group – lots of technology info
https://www.boardwatch.com – ISP information, historical and much more
https://www.byteandswitch.com – Taxonomies, reports, and breaking news
https://www.burtongroup.com – Analyst source of directories and DSML
http://www.cabledatacomnews.com – Service statistics, monthly reports on cable service industry from Kinetic Strategies Inc. (Phoenix)
http://www.cablelabs.com – R&D consortium with test results and tutorials
http://www.cablemodem.com – Carries the technical specs for cable modem services
http://www.cetj,com – Windows CE Technical Journal
http://www.certicom.com – White papers on elliptic curve encryption
http://www.copernic.com – Home of the absolute best web search tool we have seen!
http://www.cultdeadcow.com – Back Orifice 2000
http://www.currentanalysis.com – Source for analyst reports – subscription based
http://www.dslprime.com – DSL insight, information and more
http://www.dslreports.com – General info on DSL
http://www.freenet6.net – Learn more about IPv6 here at this site
http://www.hive4telecom.com – The Telecom Bee Hive – resources for Telecom professionals
http://www.homerf.org – 2.4GHz Home LAN
http://www.internet.com/home-d.html – Internet articles and events for IT managers
http://www.internettelephony.com – Telephony Magazine
http://www.InternetList.com – Lets visitors generate a list of ISP’s in their area code plus lot’s more
http://www.isi.edu – University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute
http://www.isplist.com – Directory of ISPs plus more
http://www.itu.int/imt/ – Info on IMT-2000
http://www.lantimes.com/ – LAN Times magazine home page
http://www.lightreading.com – Reports, information and sources for optical and wireless
http://mailabuse.org – The Mail Abuse Prevention System for blackholing email spammers
http://metalab.unc.edu – UNC Chapel Hill, NC – Sunsite
http://www.nsf.gov – National Science Foundation
http://www.nist.gov – National Institute of Standards and Technology
http://www.outsourcing.com – The Outsourcing Institute
http://www.porcupine.org – Wietse Venema’s web site (computer security expert)
http://www.pulver.com – Voice over IP source information and more
http://polygraph.ircache.net – Web Polygraph, free benchmarking SW for web proxy systems
http://www.s3.kth.se/radio/4GW – Research project run by Swedish Royal Institute of Technology
http://www.scheduleonline.com – Put your monthly planner on line and retrieve it from anywhere
http://www.searchstorage.com – News, analysis, tutorials, overviews and lots of other telecom stuff
http://www.securitywatch.com – Stay current on security and security issues in telecom/internet
http://www.slaughterhouse.com – Provides reviews and downloads of open source software
http://www.spamhaus.org – Steve Linford’s anti-spam crusade www headquarters
httP://www.techguide.com – White papers and technology information on everything communications
http://www.teledotcom.com – Tele.com Magazine
http://www.telecomweb.com – An online telecom magazine type site, news and more
http://www.teleworth.com – Complete analysis of service provider rate plans
http://www.virtela.com – A great IPSEC VPN tutorial is available here
www.americasnetwork.com: Americas Network; telcom news
www.broadband-guide.com: Broadband Telephony’s Buyer’s Guide and Digital Horizon Newsletter
www.bcr.com: Business Communications Review magazine
www.comdex.com: Softbank COMDEX, Inc.; unites computing, wireline, wireless communications and consumer electronics
www.ucg.com: United Communications Group; CCMI Center for Communications Management Information; telecom tariffs and newsletters
www.cabledatacomnews.com: Cable Datacom News
www.comnews.com: Communications News re networking for network managers, focusing on case studies and real-world solutions
http: /www./techweb.cmp.com/cw/cwi: Communications Week Webzine
www.mha.com/comnet/index.html: Comnet Trade Show
www.computertelephony.com: Home of Teleconnect Magazine, Call Center Management Magazine & Computer Telephony
www.ctimag.com: Computer Telephony Integration; Call Center Solutions; Telemarketing; various trade shows
www.ctexpo.com: Computer Telephony Expo
www.data.com: Data Communications Magazine
www.thedigest.com: Discount Long Distance Digest
www.thedigest.com/icb: ICB Toll Free News. Toll-free information and support, advising corporate users, call centers, marketing firms and trade associations, on applicable marketing, regulatory and legislative issues.
www.iec.org: International Engineering Consortium; Supercomm expo and seminars
www.intelecard.com: Intelecard News magazine re pre-paid cards, primarily
www.telobs.com: The Internet Telecom Observer; news source for all aspects of the telecommunications galaxy
www.infoworld.com: Infoworld magazine
www.internettelephony.com: Internet Telephony; full telecom industry coverage
www.mpcshows.com: Magazines and expos focusing on telecom agents/resellers and pre-paid calling cards
pubs.m2.com/corporate/default.htm: M2 Communications provides timely worldwide coverage of key telecom/IT industry news and commentary
www.nwfusion.com: Network World and ISDN News
www.broadband-guide.com/company/osp.html: Outside Plant Magazine. Focuses on the “outside” environment of cabling, switches, poles, manholes, installation and maintenance for telephone and CATV voice and data.
www.hyperarchive.lcs.mit.edu/telecom-archives: Telecom Digest and Archives; by MIT
www.pasha.com/tle/tle.htm: Telecom & Network Security Review. From telabuse and toll fraud to the latest in information security developments
www.telecoms-mag.com/tcs.html: Telecommunications Online
www.telecomsnewsline.com: Telecom News On-line; sponsored by HP
www.teledotcom.com: Tele.com News: News on the “New Public Network” by McGrawHill
www.telegear.com: Marketplace to buy and sell used telecom gear
www.teleconnect.com: Teleconnect Magazine
www.telecommunications.com: Telecom Publishing Group; Telecom AM newsletter on-line
www.telestrategies.com: Telestrategies; telecommunication industry conferences, seminars, trade shows, newsletter “Insight”; Jerry Lucus; McLean VA
www.thedigest.com: News of the toll-free industry
www.commnow.com: Wireless news on-line
www.wiring.com: Cabling Business magazine, on-line; lot of references
Rural Development Telecommunications Program – Maintained by USDA, Rural Development. This site provides access to information and ideas for how telecommunications infrastructure and universal service requirements encourage and promote economic development in rural areas of the country.
International Right of Way Association – This industry group provides information to its members concerning wireless facilities siting issues.
Bioelectromagnetics: Current Risks & Concerns, EMF Interface
EMR Network – An organization of individuals and groups concerned about ElectroMagnetic Radiation
http://www.fclj.org – Federal Communications Law Journal – Published by the Indiana University School of Law and the Federal Communications Bar Association. Current and past issues can be reviewed and downloaded.
http://www.fclj.org/?s=telecommunications – Federal Communications Law Journal, Telecommunications Related Links – This site provides links to many sources for scholarly legal articles in the telecommunications field
Government Technology magazine – This magazine Web site has articles providing a wealth of practical information on how local governments can use technology to improve services and enhance the quality of life in our communities.
Telecommunications Online – A monthly magazine covering carrier-class and wide area technologies worldwide.
Verizon Foundation – “Verizon Foundation supports programs that create innovative eSolutions, help bridge the digital divide, foster basic and computer literacy, help enrich our communities, and create a skilled workforce.”
www.cofran.com: The premier independent telecom consultancy
www.bellcore.com: The group that sets telecom standards, does research and publishes
www.thebluebook.com : Blue Book resource reference
www.sgx.com/hg: Huntington Career Network
www.instant-search.com/telecoms: Service developed and run by telecom specialists to search the Internet for telecom information for a fee
ippsweb.ipps.lsa.umich.edu/telecom: An excellent resource with thousands of links to telecom entities and information, maintained by U of Mich
www.lynxtech.com: Lynx Technology; tariff and service information
www.stuffsoftware.com: Stuffsoftware; tariff and software resources
www.telecomweb.com: Phillips Telecom Web; tariffs, magazines & lots of telecom resources
www.tarifica.com: Tariff data
www.cnijoblink.com: Telecom recruiters
www.switchboard.com: Locate people and phone numbers
www.technologylaw.com: Full, indexed text of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; legal services in telecom industry
www.miconinc.com: Micon Inc.; CIS, CRM & ERP Quality Assurance, Product Evaluation & Selection, Work Management & RFP Preparation Consultants.
Linux and Open Source Related
- https://www.drdobbs.com/ – Lots of interesting review information
- https://www.ibm.com/developer/linux – IBM’s developer site for Linux
- https://www.linux.com – Educational site supporting Linux
- https://www.linuxtoday.com – Linux Today – resources for the Linux professional
- https://www.lwn.net – Linux Weekly News web site
- https://www.lpi.org – Linux Professional Institute
- https://www.openstack.org/ – OpenStack is a cloud operating system that controls large pools of compute, storage, and networking resources throughout a datacenter, all managed through a dashboard that gives administrators control while empowering their users to provision resources through a web interface.
Federal / National Regulatory, Program, and Utility-Regulator Bodies
| Organization | Official Link | Primary Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Communications Commission / FCC | fcc.gov | Federal communications regulator for interstate and international communications by radio, TV, wire, satellite, and cable. |
| National Telecommunications and Information Administration / NTIA | ntia.gov | Executive Branch telecom and information-policy agency; federal spectrum, broadband grant programs, internet policy, and telecom research. |
| USDA Rural Development — Telecom Programs / RUS | rd.usda.gov/programs-services/telecommunications-programs | Rural broadband and telecommunications loans/grants, including ReConnect. |
| Universal Service Administrative Company / USAC | usac.org | Administers the Universal Service Fund under FCC direction, including E-Rate, Lifeline, High Cost, and Rural Health Care. |
| First Responder Network Authority / FirstNet Authority | firstnet.gov | Oversees the nationwide public-safety broadband network for first responders. |
| National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners / NARUC | naruc.org | National association of state public utility commissioners; includes telecom regulatory issues. |
| National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates / NASUCA | nasuca.org | National association of state utility consumer advocates, including telecommunications consumer issues. |
National Telephone, Telecom, Broadband, Cable, Wireless, and Fiber Associations
| Organization | Official Link | Primary Focus |
|---|---|---|
| USTelecom — The Broadband Association | ustelecom.org | National broadband/telecom trade association representing broadband providers, innovators, suppliers, and manufacturers. |
| NTCA — The Rural Broadband Association | ntca.org | Rural broadband and independent community-based telecom providers. |
| WTA — Advocates for Rural Broadband | w-t-a.org | Rural local exchange carriers and rural broadband advocacy. |
| National Exchange Carrier Association / NECA | neca.org | Association serving U.S. local telecommunications companies with tariffs, pooling, USF, broadband data, and regulatory support. |
| NCTA — The Internet & Television Association | ncta.com | Cable broadband, internet, and television industry. |
| ACA Connects — America’s Communications Association | acaconnects.org | Independent broadband, video, and phone providers, especially smaller and rural operators. |
| National Content & Technology Cooperative / NCTC | nctconline.org | Independent broadband and pay-TV communications service providers; technology, connectivity, video, and purchasing cooperative. |
| INCOMPAS | incompas.org | Competitive communications, internet, broadband, streaming, technology, and AI infrastructure companies. |
| CTIA | ctia.org | U.S. wireless communications industry, including carriers, equipment manufacturers, apps, spectrum, IoT, and wireless policy. |
| Competitive Carriers Association / CCA | ccamobile.org | Competitive wireless and communications service providers, from small rural carriers to regional and national providers. |
| WISPA — Broadband Without Boundaries | wispa.org | Fixed wireless, fiber, WISP, and hybrid broadband providers. |
| Fiber Broadband Association / FBA | fiberbroadband.org | Fiber broadband deployment, advocacy, education, and industry development. |
| Telecommunications Industry Association / TIA | tiaonline.org | ICT, telecom, broadband, mobile wireless, cable, satellite, standards, policy, and market intelligence. |
| Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers / SCTE | scte.org | Broadband/cable engineering, standards, technical training, workforce education, and certification. |
| CableLabs | cablelabs.com | Cable/broadband R&D, specifications, standards, interoperability, testing, and industry collaboration. |
| Wireless Infrastructure Association / WIA | wia.org | Wireless infrastructure companies that build, own, operate, and maintain wireless network infrastructure. |
| NATE — The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association | natehome.com | Tower erection, maintenance, service, safety, workforce, and communications infrastructure contractors. |
| Satellite Industry Association / SIA | sia.org | U.S. satellite operators, service providers, manufacturers, launch providers, and ground equipment suppliers. |
| National Rural Electric Cooperative Association / NRECA | electric.coop | Electric cooperatives; relevant because many electric co-ops are deploying rural broadband. |
| National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative / NRTC | nrtc.coop | Technology and broadband services for rural electric and telephone cooperatives. |
Broadband Policy, Public Interest, Local-Government, Public-Safety, and Professional Organizations
| Organization | Official Link | Primary Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition / SHLB | shlb.org | Broadband for schools, libraries, health-care organizations, and community anchor institutions. |
| Next Century Cities | nextcenturycities.org | Municipal and local-government broadband, competition, affordability, and local broadband authority. |
| National Digital Inclusion Alliance / NDIA | digitalinclusion.org | Broadband access, public internet access, devices, digital skills, and digital inclusion policy. |
| Benton Institute for Broadband & Society | benton.org | Broadband policy, public-interest communications policy, universal broadband, and broadband research/news. |
| Public Knowledge | publicknowledge.org | Open internet, affordable communications tools, public-interest technology and communications policy. |
| National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors / NATOA | natoa.org | Local-government telecom policy, broadband planning, cable franchising, ROW/zoning, PEG channels, and 5G/small-cell issues. |
| Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials / APCO International | apcointl.org | Public-safety communications professionals, 9-1-1, radio, emergency communications, advocacy, training, and standards. |
| NENA — The 9-1-1 Association | nena.org | 9-1-1 policy, technology, operations, education, standards, and NG9-1-1. |
| Utilities Technology Council / UTC | utc.org | Utility telecommunications, critical communications, utility ICT infrastructure, and grid communications. |
| Internet Society / ISOC | internetsociety.org | Global internet policy, open internet, internet infrastructure, connectivity, and internet governance. |
| Broadband Forum | broadband-forum.org | Global broadband standards, interoperability, technical specifications, and broadband ecosystem development. |
| BICSI | bicsi.org | ICT infrastructure design, cabling, data centers, OSP, wireless, training, and professional credentials. |
| ETA International | etaico.org | Technical certifications for fiber optics, RF communications, electronics, IT, and related technical fields. |
| Institute for Local Self-Reliance — Community Broadband Networks | ilsr.org/broadband | Community broadband, municipal networks, cooperatives, and local broadband policy. |
State Telephone Associations and Related Links
Below is a 50-state list of telecommunications, broadband, rural broadband, cable/internet, and closely related state or regional industry associations. I focused on industry/trade associations, not state broadband offices or public utility commissions. For states without a clearly current stand-alone association, I listed the relevant regional association that covers that state. WTA’s state-association directory and Telecom Directory’s state-association list were useful baselines, with supplemental checks for current broadband/cable association names.
| State | Telecommunications and/or Broadband Association(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Broadband Association of Alabama & Mississippi / BAAM Alabama Cable & Broadband Association | BAAM is the successor/related organization to the older regional TELSE listing; ACBA represents cable/broadband interests. |
| Alaska | Alaska Telephone Association | State telecom association. |
| Arizona | Arizona-New Mexico Telecommunications Association Arizona Telecommunications & Information Council | ANMTA covers Arizona and New Mexico rural telecom/broadband operators; ATIC is broader telecom/digital infrastructure policy. |
| Arkansas | Arkansas Telecommunications Association | State telecom association. |
| California | California Communications Association / CalCom California Broadband & Video Association / CalBroadband | CalCom represents independent voice/broadband providers; CalBroadband represents cable broadband/video providers. |
| Colorado | Colorado Telecommunications Association | State telecom association. |
| Connecticut | New England Connectivity and Telecommunications Association / NECTA | Regional association covering CT, MA, NH, RI, and VT. |
| Delaware | Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware Association of Broadband Cooperatives / VMDABC | Regional rural fiber/broadband cooperative association covering DE, MD, and VA. |
| Florida | Telecommunications Association of the Southeast / TELSE Florida Wireless Association | TELSE is listed as covering AL, MS, and FL in WTA’s directory; Florida Wireless Association is a state wireless telecom industry group. |
| Georgia | Georgia Telephone Association | State telecom association. |
| Hawaii | No clearly current stand-alone telecom/broadband trade association found; relevant state broadband reference: Hawaiʻi Broadband Office | I found current state broadband office resources, but not a clearly active industry association equivalent. |
| Idaho | Idaho Telecom Alliance | State telecom/broadband association. |
| Illinois | Illinois Rural Broadband Association Illinois Telecommunications Association | Rural broadband and telecom association listings. |
| Indiana | Indiana Broadband and Technology Association Indiana Exchange Carriers Association | IBTA is the current broadband/technology association name listed by WTA. |
| Iowa | Iowa Communications Alliance | State communications/broadband association. |
| Kansas | Communications Coalition of Kansas Kansas Rural Independent Telecommunications Coalition | State telecom/rural provider associations. |
| Kentucky | Kentucky Telephone Association | State telecom association. |
| Louisiana | Louisiana Telecommunications Association | State telecom association. |
| Maine | Telephone Association of Maine Telephone Association of New England / TANE | Maine has both a state association and New England regional coverage. |
| Maryland | Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware Association of Broadband Cooperatives / VMDABC SCTE Chesapeake Chapter | VMDABC covers rural fiber/broadband cooperatives; SCTE Chesapeake serves broadband professionals in MD/DE/DC. |
| Massachusetts | New England Connectivity and Telecommunications Association / NECTA Telephone Association of New England / TANE | NECTA covers broadband, internet, video, voice, and wireless interests across much of New England. |
| Michigan | Telecommunications Association of Michigan | State telecom association. |
| Minnesota | Minnesota Telecom Alliance | State telecom/broadband association. |
| Mississippi | Mississippi Broadband Association Broadband Association of Alabama & Mississippi / BAAM | MSBA is a state broadband association; BAAM also covers Alabama/Mississippi broadband and telecom interests. |
| Missouri | Missouri Telecommunications Industry Association | State telecom association. |
| Montana | BroadbandMT | Current Montana broadband/telecom association listing. |
| Nebraska | Nebraska Telecommunications Association | State telecom association. |
| Nevada | Nevada Telecommunications Association | State telecom association. |
| New Hampshire | New England Connectivity and Telecommunications Association / NECTA Telephone Association of New England / TANE | Regional New England telecom/broadband coverage. |
| New Jersey | New Jersey Cable and Internet Association | State cable/internet/broadband association. |
| New Mexico | Arizona-New Mexico Telecommunications Association New Mexico Exchange Carrier Group | ANMTA covers AZ/NM; NMECG focuses on independent/rural telecommunications providers in New Mexico. |
| New York | New York State Telecommunications Association / NYSTA | State telecom association; NYSTA says its members include telecom carriers and ISPs. |
| North Carolina | CarolinaLink / North Carolina Broadband Cooperative Coalition Carolina-Virginias Broadband Membership Association / CVBMA | CarolinaLink represents NC rural broadband cooperatives; CVBMA covers NC, VA, and WV rural telephone/broadband companies. |
| North Dakota | Broadband Association of North Dakota North Dakota Telephone Association | Broadband and telecom association listings. |
| Ohio | Ohio Telecom Association | State telecom association. |
| Oklahoma | OTA – The Oklahoma Rural Broadband Association | State rural broadband/telecom association. |
| Oregon | Oregon Telecommunications Association | State telecom association. |
| Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania Telephone Association | State telecom association. |
| Rhode Island | New England Connectivity and Telecommunications Association / NECTA | Regional association covering RI and other New England states. |
| South Carolina | South Carolina Telecommunications and Broadband Association | State telecom/broadband association. |
| South Dakota | South Dakota Telecommunications Association | State telecom association. |
| Tennessee | Tennessee Broadband Association | State broadband/telecom association. |
| Texas | Texas Telephone Association Texas Rural Broadband Association Texas Cable Association | Wireline/rural broadband/cable-broadband association coverage. |
| Utah | Utah Rural Telecom Association | State rural telecom association. |
| Vermont | New England Connectivity and Telecommunications Association / NECTA Telephone Association of New England / TANE | Regional New England telecom/broadband coverage. |
| Virginia | Virginia Telecommunications Industry Association Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware Association of Broadband Cooperatives / VMDABC Carolina-Virginias Broadband Membership Association / CVBMA | Virginia has state and regional telecom/broadband associations. |
| Washington | Washington Independent Telecommunications Association | State independent telecom association. |
| West Virginia | Carolina-Virginias Broadband Membership Association / CVBMA WVCTA – The Internet and Television Association | CVBMA covers WV rural telephone/broadband companies; WVCTA covers internet, television, telecommunications, and broadband. |
| Wisconsin | WSTA – Wisconsin’s Broadband Association Wisconsin Statewide Telephone Cooperative Association | State broadband/telecom associations. |
| Wyoming | Wyoming Telecommunications Association | State telecom association. |
Additional jurisdiction:
| Jurisdiction | Telecommunications and/or Broadband Association(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | NCTA – The Internet & Television Association SCTE Chesapeake Chapter | NCTA is headquartered in DC and represents national broadband/cable interests; SCTE Chesapeake supports broadband professionals in MD, DE, and DC. |
Telecommunications Market Analysis
Below is a curated list of established telecommunications market analysis providers, including their primary specialties and official URLs. I focused on firms that are commonly used for telecom, broadband, wireless, fiber, infrastructure, regulatory, cloud/networking, and operator market intelligence.
| Provider | Specialty / Best Fit | URL |
|---|---|---|
| Analysys Mason | Telecom, media, and technology consulting; operator strategy; telecom forecasts; regulation and policy; spectrum; broadband plans; investor due diligence. | analysysmason.com |
| TeleGeography | Global telecom data, submarine cables, WAN pricing, IP transit, transport networks, cloud/WAN, data centers, international voice, ISP and carrier intelligence. | telegeography.com |
| Dell’Oro Group | Telecom infrastructure market share and forecasts: RAN, Open RAN, broadband access, optical transport, routing, mobile core, microwave, FWA, PON, data center networking. | delloro.com |
| Omdia | Broad technology and telecom market intelligence; service provider strategy; networks; devices; media; cloud; IoT; private 5G; competitive vendor analysis. | omdia.tech.informa.com |
| IDC | Global IT, telecom, and consumer technology market intelligence; telecom services, operator strategy, network modernization, ICT spending, and buyer behavior. | idc.com |
| Gartner | Executive advisory and technology-provider research; telecom industry trends, CSP strategy, enterprise communications, technology vendor positioning, Magic Quadrants. | gartner.com |
| Forrester | Technology, customer experience, digital strategy, enterprise technology, telecom customer engagement, and vendor evaluation research. | forrester.com |
| GSMA Intelligence | Mobile industry data and forecasts: mobile operators, networks, connections, ARPU, CapEx, spectrum, IoT, private networks, FWA, 5G, satellite/NTN. | gsmaintelligence.com |
| Counterpoint Research | Smartphones, mobile devices, eSIM, IoT, networks, semiconductors, consumer electronics, and mobile ecosystem market analysis. | counterpointresearch.com |
| ABI Research | Technology intelligence for 5G, IoT, private networks, industrial wireless, edge, smart cities, connected devices, and digital transformation markets. | abiresearch.com |
| Juniper Research | Telecoms and connectivity forecasts; 5G, roaming, messaging, communications services, operator strategy, IoT, digital identity, and market leaderboards. | juniperresearch.com |
| S&P Global Market Intelligence / Kagan | Financial and sector intelligence for technology, media, and telecom; operators, broadband, pay-TV, wireless, networks, company and asset-level data. | spglobal.com/market-intelligence |
| GlobalData | Telecom country intelligence, fixed broadband, mobile, pay-TV, regulatory trends, market forecasts, and competitive operator analysis. | globaldata.com |
| Frost & Sullivan / Stratecast | Telecom strategic forecasting, communications services, mobile/wireless, operator strategies, market opportunity analysis, and competitive benchmarking. | frost.com |
| TechInsights | Mobile carriers, telecom semiconductor value chain, smartphones, RF systems, cloud/data center intelligence, supply chain, device teardown-driven market analysis. | techinsights.com |
| Synergy Research Group | Cloud, collaboration, data center, networking, and telecom vendor market share research; now integrated with TechInsights. | srgresearch.com |
| Cignal AI | Optical networking, routing hardware, transport hardware, coherent optics, optical components, datacom/telecom optics, and vendor market share. | cignal.ai |
| LightCounting | Optical communications market intelligence; optical components, modules, semiconductors, high-speed interconnects, datacom, telecom, and enterprise communications. | lightcounting.com |
| Point Topic | Broadband market intelligence; tariffs, ISP presence, broadband technologies, regulations, networks, demographics, and global broadband data. | point-topic.com |
| Opensignal | Mobile and broadband network experience analytics; operator benchmarking; real-world user experience; regulator, operator, and financial analyst insights. | opensignal.com |
| Ookla | Speedtest-based broadband and mobile performance intelligence, network benchmarking, coverage, service quality, and connectivity analytics. | ookla.com |
| MTN Consulting | Telecom and digital infrastructure market intelligence; operators, vendor analysis, hyperscale/cloud, colocation, fiber, towers, capex, and infrastructure spending. | mtn-c.com |
| STL Partners | Telecom innovation, telco business models, edge computing, private networks, digital infrastructure, growth strategy, and operator transformation. | stlpartners.com |
| Appledore Research | Telecom software, network automation, OSS/BSS evolution, autonomous networks, SDN/NFV, orchestration, assurance, and telco cloud. | appledoreresearch.com |
| Kaleido Intelligence | Roaming, connectivity, travel eSIM, private LTE/5G, IoT roaming, operator/vendor benchmarking, and roaming market forecasts. | kaleidointelligence.com |
| SNS Telecom & IT | 5G, private LTE/5G, Open RAN, vRAN, small cells, mobile core, xHaul, FWA, public safety broadband, MCX, IIoT, and critical communications. | snstelecom.com |
| Tefficient | Telecom operator benchmarking, mobile and fixed broadband pricing, ARPU, data usage, revenue comparisons, and value-for-money studies. | tefficient.com |
| Mordor Intelligence | Broad market research provider with telecom reports covering telecom software, devices, wireless/wired communications, towers, satellite, IMS, MVNO, OTN, and related markets. | mordorintelligence.com |
For telecom-specific purchasing decisions, I would prioritize Analysys Mason, TeleGeography, Dell’Oro, GSMA Intelligence, Omdia, IDC, S&P/Kagan, Cignal AI, LightCounting, Point Topic, Appledore, and STL Partners before buying generic syndicated market reports.
BLOGS of Interest
Below is a curated list of telecommunications, telecom, broadband, wireless, fiber, and broadband-policy blogs/news sites that are useful for industry monitoring, article ideas, market awareness, and technical/regulatory tracking.
| Blog / Publication | Specialty / Best Use | URL |
|---|---|---|
| Light Reading | Global telecom, broadband, cable, mobile, cloud, hyperscaler, and network-operator news and analysis. | lightreading.com |
| CellStream Blog | A variety of Telecom/broadband and related technology content | https://www.cellstream.com/category/cellstream-blog/ |
| Fierce Network | Telecom, broadband, wireless, cloud infrastructure, AI, automation, Open RAN, and operator news. | fierce-network.com |
| Telecompetitor | U.S. broadband, rural broadband, fiber, fixed wireless, BEAD, policy, ISP, and service-provider news. | telecompetitor.com |
| Broadband Breakfast | U.S. broadband policy, BEAD, NTIA, FCC, infrastructure funding, and broadband buildout coverage. | broadbandbreakfast.com |
| Telecoms.com | Global telecom industry news with strong European, mobile, cable, satellite, cloud, and operator coverage. | telecoms.com |
| Total Telecom | Global communications industry news, carrier strategy, telecom events, infrastructure, and market updates. | totaltele.com |
| Developing Telecoms | Telecom news for emerging markets, especially Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and the Global South. | developingtelecoms.com |
| Mobile World Live | GSMA-backed mobile industry news, operator strategy, mobile broadband, devices, apps, and MWC-related coverage. | mobileworldlive.com |
| RCR Wireless News | Wireless, mobile, 5G, private wireless, spectrum, Open RAN, neutral host, towers, and enterprise wireless. | rcrwireless.com |
| TeleGeography Blog | Submarine cables, global bandwidth, WAN pricing, IP transit, cloud connectivity, transport networks, and telecom market data. | blog.telegeography.com |
| Telecom Ramblings | Fiber networks, long-haul/metro transport, submarine networks, data centers, Ethernet, CDN, VoIP, and telecom infrastructure commentary. | telecomramblings.com |
| Broadband Communities | Community broadband, multifamily broadband, municipal networks, fiber deployment, property broadband, and broadband business models. | bbcmag.com |
| ISPreview UK | UK broadband, ISP, FTTP, mobile broadband, Ofcom, alt-net, and consumer/provider telecom news. | ispreview.co.uk |
| thinkbroadband | UK broadband news, broadband data, ISP analysis, broadband maps, speed testing, and network availability tracking. | thinkbroadband.com |
| Benton Institute for Broadband & Society | Broadband policy, digital inclusion, universal service, affordability, public-interest communications, and broadband research. | benton.org |
| CommunityNets / ILSR Community Broadband Networks | Municipal broadband, cooperative broadband, local broadband policy, public networks, and community fiber. | communitynets.org |
| POTs and PANs by CCG Consulting | Rural broadband, telecom regulation, ISP operations, grants, broadband economics, and small-provider strategy. | potsandpansbyccg.com |
| Stop the Cap! | Consumer broadband policy, data caps, usage-based billing, ISP pricing, competition, and broadband consumer advocacy. | stopthecap.com |
| Broadband Forum Blog | Broadband standards, access networks, TR-069/TR-369/USP, fiber access, network architecture, SDN/NFV, and operator-grade broadband. | broadband-forum.org/blog |
| CableLabs Blog | DOCSIS, HFC, 10G, cable broadband, PON, Wi-Fi, network reliability, low latency, security, and cable-operator technology. | cablelabs.com/blog |
| Fiber Broadband Association Posts | Fiber broadband deployment, fiber policy, optics, fiber access, smart communities, and fiber advocacy. | fiberbroadband.org/posts |
| Wi-Fi NOW | Wi-Fi industry news, Wi-Fi 6/6E/7/8, enterprise Wi-Fi, carrier Wi-Fi, 6 GHz, Wi-Fi sensing, and Wi-Fi events. | wifinowglobal.com |
| OpenSignal Blog / Insights | Mobile and broadband network experience, operator benchmarking, 5G performance, FWA, Wi-Fi experience, and real-world connectivity analysis. | insights.opensignal.com |
| Ookla Research / Speedtest Insights | Broadband and mobile performance, Speedtest-based market reports, network quality, fixed/mobile rankings, and connectivity analytics. | ookla.com/research |
| PolicyTracker | Spectrum policy, spectrum auctions, mobile spectrum, private networks, satellite spectrum, and wireless regulatory analysis. | policytracker.com |
| Inside Towers | Wireless infrastructure, towers, small cells, DAS, in-building wireless, 5G infrastructure, permitting, and tower-industry business news. | insidetowers.com |
| No Jitter | Enterprise communications, UCaaS, collaboration, contact centers, network technology, hybrid work, and business communications. | nojitter.com |
| UC Today | Unified communications, collaboration platforms, contact center, enterprise voice/video, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex, and workplace communications. | uctoday.com |
| USTelecom Newsfeed | U.S. broadband industry policy, broadband investment, robocall mitigation, broadband pricing, infrastructure, and federal telecom policy. | ustelecom.org |
| NTCA Blog | Rural broadband, independent telcos, community-based broadband providers, universal service, and rural connectivity policy. | ntca.org |
| WISPA Blog | Fixed wireless, WISPs, rural broadband, spectrum access, BEAD, wireless broadband policy, and small-provider issues. | wispa.org/blog |
For U.S. broadband policy, prioritize Broadband Breakfast, Benton, Telecompetitor, POTs and PANs, and CommunityNets. For technical broadband infrastructure, prioritize Light Reading, CableLabs, Broadband Forum, Fiber Broadband Association, TeleGeography, and Telecom Ramblings. For wireless/mobile, prioritize RCR Wireless, Mobile World Live, Fierce Network, OpenSignal, Ookla, PolicyTracker, and Inside Towers.
Legal Firms Focused on Telecommunications
- Baller Herbst Law Group – This firm, with offices in Minneapolis and D.C., represents local governments on telecommunications issues. Firm attorneys are frequent lecturers at national conferences. The “Library” section of the site is where they post their articles.
- Federal Communications Bar Association – Most members of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the FCBA are private attorneys representing telecom providers. However, there are a few public agency members.
Telecom Call Center/Contact Center/BPO Support
Below is a curated list of telecom, broadband, ISP, cable, wireless, and communications-focused call center / contact center / BPO support providers. I focused on companies that either explicitly serve telecom/broadband operators or have relevant communications-industry CX, technical-support, billing, retention, provisioning, or NOC capabilities.
| Provider | Specialty / Best Fit | URL |
|---|---|---|
| Sequential Tech | Telecom-focused BPO for customer care, technical support, activations, billing, collections, network operations, broadband, mobile, enterprise, and digital telco workflows. | sequentialtech.com |
| Foundever | Large-scale telecom CX provider supporting mobile, wireless, broadband, cable, satellite, billing, loyalty/retention, technical support, provisioning, activation, and service assurance. | foundever.com/industries/telecoms |
| Alorica | Communications-industry CX for wireless carriers and broadband providers; customer care, activations, loyalty, retention, billing, conversational AI, digital trust, and omnichannel support. | alorica.com/industries/communications |
| iQor | Technical support and CX BPO, including Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 support; cites telecom and wireless-carrier performance improvements. | iqor.com |
| TTEC | Communications customer-care outsourcing with onshore, nearshore, and offshore staffing; customer care, tech support, AI operations, back office, and surge handling. | ttec.com |
| Concentrix | Telecom solutions for churn reduction, customer engagement, digital transformation, conversational AI, satellite/internet-provider support, and communications CX. | concentrix.com |
| TELUS Digital | Telecom CX consulting, digital-channel optimization, AI-powered customer support, contact-center coaching, and network-experience analytics for telecom clients. | telusdigital.com |
| Tech Mahindra BPS | Communications-service-provider BPS/CX, AI-enabled customer experience, service desk, technical assistance center, automation, and digital contact-center transformation. | techmahindra.com/services/business-process-services |
| Transcom | Outsourced call center and omnichannel CX provider; includes telco automation, agent-assist, ticketing, reporting, and AI-supported customer care use cases. | transcom.com |
| VXI Global Solutions | Large CX/BPO provider for scalable customer support, AI-assisted CX, automation, and global multilingual contact-center operations. | vxi.com |
| ibex | Digital CX outsourcing for enterprise brands; specifically references telecommunications-network client work and large-scale CX delivery. | ibex.co |
| PlusOne BPO | Telecom support for wireless, broadband, digital services, account setup, troubleshooting, upgrades, renewals, provisioning, billing verification, outage escalation, and retention. | plusonebpo.com/telecommunications |
| Invensis | Telecom BPO/back-office support including technical support, account management, network connectivity issues, device configuration, billing, and network maintenance. | invensis.net/telecom-bpo |
| TELUP | 24/7 outsourced technical support for telecom, broadband ISPs, IoT, and technology providers; includes L1, L2, and L3 support. | telup.com |
| SupportSave | Technical-support outsourcing for telecom and broadband/ISP environments, including voice, SIM, mobile apps, OSS/BSS systems, network infrastructure, outages, provisioning, and Tier 1–2 support. | supportsave.com |
| WISP Assist | U.S.-based support for WISPs, FISPs, and MDUs; first-line technical support, customer calls, outage management, and after-hours support. | wispassist.com |
| Nocly | Telecom-focused outsourced technical support and NOC services for ISPs; customer calls, network alarms, OSS/BSS implementation, and after-hours support. | nocly.co |
| Versatel | Nearshore outsourced NOC and customer-interaction support for telecom solution providers, software companies, and enterprises; English/Spanish support in U.S.-aligned time zones. | versatel.io |
| iGLASS Networks | Managed NOC for broadband operators; DOCSIS, FTTH, fixed wireless, small cells/DAS, digital video, GPON/HFC monitoring, and 24/7 U.S.-based NOC services. | iglass.net |
| INOC | 24/7 outsourced NOC support and NOC operations consulting for communications service providers, enterprises, OEMs, and technology vendors. | inoc.com |
| Quality NOC | 24/7 NOC and service-desk operations for network, system, and application monitoring; experience across ISP, telecommunications, contact center, and software-development environments. | qualitynoc.com |
| BPO American | U.S.-based inbound/outbound call center option with phone, chat, SMS, email, shared agents, dedicated agents, and 24/7 multichannel support; useful where domestic support is a requirement. | bpoamerican.com |
| TDS Global Solutions | Outsourcing advisory/matchmaking for telecom call center partners rather than a single call center; useful for comparing vendor options across countries and delivery models. | tdsgs.com |
For a small ISP/WISP/FISP, I would start with WISP Assist, Nocly, Versatel, iGLASS, INOC, Quality NOC, TELUP, and SupportSave. For a larger broadband, cable, wireless, or telco operator, I would look first at Sequential Tech, Foundever, Alorica, iQor, TTEC, Concentrix, TELUS Digital, Tech Mahindra, and Transcom.
Telecommunications Supply Houses
Below is a curated list of telecommunications, broadband, fiber, wireless, cabling, VoIP, and SIP supply houses/providers.
| Supply House / Provider | Specialty / Good Fit | URL |
|---|---|---|
| Skyetel | SIP trunking, voice, messaging, APIs, wholesale/reseller telecom services. | skyetel.com |
| Black Box | Digital infrastructure, KVM, A/V, fiber/copper cabling, networking, structured cabling, managed services. | blackbox.com |
| Pacific Cable / PCCables | Computer cables, USB, HDMI, network, serial, power, legacy and custom cables. | pccables.com |
| Power & Tel | Telecom distribution, outside plant, broadband build materials, inventory management, service-provider supply chain. | ptsupply.com |
| KGPCo | Large-scale communications supply chain, OSP/ISP materials, broadband, fiber, 5G, cloud, utilities, logistics, kitting, integration. | kgpco.com |
| Graybar | Electrical, datacom, networking, wireless, utility, wire/cable, tools, racks, cabinets, data-center supplies. | graybar.com |
| Wesco / Anixter | Communications and networking distribution, wire/cable, utility, electrical, broadband and infrastructure supply chain. | thewesco.com |
| Walker and Associates | IT and communications networking products, carrier equipment distribution, logistics, custom cable assemblies, integration. | walkerfirst.com |
| Tessco | Wireless infrastructure, broadband wireless, Wi-Fi, microwave, DAS, CBRS, backhaul, test equipment, antennas, power, enclosures. | tessco.com |
| PerfectVision | Broadband, satellite, wireless infrastructure, coax/fiber supplies, mounting, connectors, installation and distribution products. | perfect-vision.com |
| ISP Supplies | ISP/WISP equipment, wireless and fiber network gear, routers, switches, radios, CPE, enclosures, LTE, cables, support. | ispsupplies.com |
| Streakwave Wireless | Wireless broadband, WISP, point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, Wi-Fi, routing, switching, antennas, RF accessories. | streakwave.com |
| Winncom Technologies | Broadband wireless, wired networking, antennas, PTP/PTMP systems, wireless LAN, video surveillance, engineering support. | winncom.com |
| Baltic Networks | MikroTik, Ubiquiti, Cambium, wireless networking, LTE/IoT, fiber, outdoor wireless, switches, routers, enclosures. | balticnetworks.com |
| DoubleRadius | Wireless networking, ISP/WISP equipment, Ubiquiti/Cambium-style deployments, consulting, support, training, financing. | shopdoubleradius.com |
| Multilink | Telecommunications and FTTx products, fiber enclosures, cabinets, demarc boxes, splice closures, fiber distribution, UPS/power products. | gomultilink.com |
| Altec Supply | Tools and accessories for electric utility, telecommunications, aerial, fiber and broadband field work. | altec.com/altec-supply |
| Tech Tool Supply | Telecom, fiber, aerial, OSP, underground, electrical tools, testers, installation supplies. | techtoolsupply.com |
| Discount Low Voltage | Low-voltage cabling, fiber, pre-terminated fiber, Ethernet, connectors, tools, test equipment, network assemblies. | discount-low-voltage.com |
| Primus Cable | Ethernet, fiber, low-voltage, telco, security, coax, patch panels, keystones, racks, tools, structured cabling. | primuscable.com |
| CableWholesale | Bulk Ethernet, fiber, coax, phone cable, security cable, HDMI, USB, adapters, custom and wholesale cable products. | cablewholesale.com |
| ShowMeCables | Voice, video, data, Ethernet, fiber, RF/coax, serial, USB, patch panels, racks, connectors, custom cable assemblies. | showmecables.com |
| trueCABLE | Bulk Ethernet, coax, fiber optic cable, terminations, tools, patch panels, cable-management supplies, low-voltage education. | truecable.com |
| Cable Matters | Ethernet, fiber, adapters, USB-C, HDMI, KVM, network accessories, bulk cable, patch panels. | cablematters.com |
| Network Supply | Bulk Ethernet, fiber, coax, cable management, tools, testers, racks, pro-grade network installation supplies. | network-supply.com |
| FS.com | Fiber optic transceivers, DAC/AOC cables, fiber patch cables, switches, optics, MTP/MPO, data-center and carrier networking supplies. | fs.com |
| L-com | Wired/wireless connectivity, RF/coax, antennas, surge protection, enclosures, Ethernet, fiber, USB, telecom/modular products. | l-com.com |
| VoIP Supply | IP phones, VoIP gateways, PBX hardware, headsets, SBCs, cloud voice and VoIP deployment hardware. | voipsupply.com |
| 888VoIP | Value-added VoIP distributor for phones, gateways, SBCs, UC hardware/software, Yealink, Grandstream, Ribbon, Patton and related vendors. | 888voip.com |
| TWAcomm | Business phone systems, SIP phones, PBX systems, VoIP gear, paging, door entry, access control, networking equipment. | twacomm.com |
| ClearlyIP | SIP trunking, cloud voice, PBX services, VoIP failover, phones, gateways, FreePBX-compatible services. | clearlyip.com |
| Telnyx | SIP trunking, global voice, messaging, APIs, elastic carrier services, CPaaS, number management. | telnyx.com |
| Bandwidth | SIP trunking, voice, messaging, emergency services, CPaaS, enterprise communications APIs. | bandwidth.com |
| Flowroute | SIP trunking, business texting, CPaaS, cloud voice components for applications and contact centers. | flowroute.com |
| SATCOM Services | Satellite communications equipment, VSAT hardware, modems, antennas, BUCs, bandwidth and satellite network integration. | satcom-services.com |
| Legacy Fiberoptics | Fiber test equipment repair, calibration, OTDR service, fusion splicer repair, sales and rentals. | legacyfiberoptics.com |
| FiberOptic Resale Corp | New/refurbished fusion splicers, OTDRs, cleavers, power meters, fiber tools, splicer repair and calibration. | fiberopticresale.com |
| EXFO | Fiber optic test and measurement, OTDRs, power meters, fiber inspection probes, Ethernet/IP/transport test platforms. | exfo.com |
| Fiber Instrument Sales / FIS | Fiber optic products, cable assemblies, racks, test equipment, inspection equipment, telecom and broadband fiber supplies. | fiberinstrumentsales.com |
| NAFO — North America Fiber Optics | Fiber optic transceivers, custom fiber cable assemblies, 155 Mbps–800G optics, carrier/data-center optics. | nafiberoptics.com |
| FONCS | Fiber optic network cable solutions, FTTx, aerial hardware, splice closures, enclosures, cable assemblies for broadband companies. | foncs.com |
I would group them this way:
Broadband / OSP / carrier build supply: Power & Tel, KGPCo, Graybar, Wesco/Anixter, Walker, PerfectVision, Multilink, Altec Supply.
ISP / WISP / fixed wireless: ISP Supplies, Streakwave, Winncom, Baltic Networks, DoubleRadius, Tessco.
Cabling / low-voltage / network supplies: Black Box, Pacific Cable/PCCables, CableWholesale, ShowMeCables, Primus Cable, trueCABLE, Discount Low Voltage, Network Supply, L-com, FS.com.
VoIP / SIP / phone-system supply: Skyetel, VoIP Supply, 888VoIP, TWAcomm, ClearlyIP, Telnyx, Bandwidth, Flowroute.
Used Telecommunications Equipment Resellers
Below is a curated list of used / refurbished telecommunications equipment resellers, grouped across carrier infrastructure, broadband/ISP, optical/networking, PBX/voice, and enterprise network hardware.
| Reseller | Specialty / Best Fit | URL |
|---|---|---|
| SWG Inc. | Carrier-grade telecom sourcing, asset recovery, refurbished hardware, repair, consignment, hard-to-find gear; Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, Ericsson, Adtran, Calix, Ciena, Cambium, Ubiquiti. | swginc.com |
| Dama Telecom | New, used, and refurbished telecom infrastructure: wireless base stations, optical transport, routers, switches, power systems, microwave radios, cell-site equipment. | damatelecom.com |
| 1COM | Nokia / Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, optical transmission, mobile core, wireless 3G/4G/LTE/5G, baseband, radios, antennas, spare parts. | 1com.net |
| TopRight Telecom | New, used, and refurbished network, transmission, wireless, CMTS/headend, PBX, customer-premises, and asset recovery. | toprighttelecom.com |
| Revo Distribution | New, used, and refurbished mobile/wireless telecom parts; Nokia, Ericsson, Alcatel, Siemens, Nortel, Lucent, Huawei, ZTE. | revodistribution.com |
| SunCoast Communications | New, used, and refurbished wireline, CPE, wireless networking, data networking, headend, outside plant, facility gear, legacy systems, and circuit boards. | scctelcom.com |
| World Telecom Supply | New, used, and refurbished wireless, transmission, power, microwave, central office, and switch equipment. | worldtelecomsupply.com |
| Tripwireless | Used/refurbished legacy telecom infrastructure: base stations, optical transport, routers, power systems, microwave radios, DAS, switch equipment, OSP and cell-site material. | tripwireless.com |
| CXtec | Certified pre-owned network hardware, especially Cisco; switches, routers, wireless, security, IP phones, optics, third-party maintenance, testing, and lifetime warranty. | cxtec.com |
| Curvature | New and pre-owned network hardware: routers, switches, wireless APs, IP telephony, security hardware, Cisco, Juniper, and enterprise networking. | curvature.com |
| Digital Warehouse | Pre-owned Cisco routers, switches, access servers, VPN, VoIP networking equipment, rentals, lifecycle services, and infrastructure cost reduction. | digitalwarehouse.com |
| BrightStar Systems | Pre-owned Juniper, Cisco, Arista routers, switches, and optics; service-provider, hosting, and enterprise network gear. | brightstarsystems.com |
| Network Craze | New and refurbished Cisco, Nortel, Avaya, Juniper, HP, Polycom; networking, voice, cabling, maintenance, trade-ins, SFP modules. | networkcraze.com |
| Sapia Networks | Used Cisco, Extreme, Dell, HP, Marconi; Cisco routers, switches, security, optics, servers, IP phones, asset recovery, and maintenance. | sapianet.com |
| Whaley Communications / WhaleyComm | New and certified refurbished Cisco, Arista, Juniper, HPE, 400G/800G optics, data-center switching, AI infrastructure, lifecycle support. | whaleycomm.com |
| Go Communications Systems | Refurbished Cisco, Juniper, Arista, HPE, Aruba, Extreme, Dell; routers, switches, optics, enterprise networking hardware. | gocomsys.com |
| Eldo Systems | Refurbished and new-surplus enterprise networking: Cisco, Dell, HP, IBM, Juniper, Avaya, Arista, Meraki, Polycom, NEC, Nortel. | eldosystems.com |
| Pan Atlantic Technology | Used, refurbished, and excess-new enterprise networking, server, storage, PC/laptop, and mobility equipment; Cisco, HPE, Juniper, Dell/EMC, Arista, Brocade. | panatl.com |
| RackStar Networks | Used and refurbished Cisco, Juniper, and Arista networking equipment for enterprise, cloud, service-provider, and data-center environments. | rackstarnetworks.com |
| Prospect Communications | New and refurbished telephone equipment; Avaya, Cisco, Nortel, Polycom, Plantronics; overnight shipment and replacement warranty. | prospectcom.com |
| Business Technology Resale / BTResale | Buyer of used, surplus, and off-lease telecom/networking gear: phones, phone systems, routers, switches, firewalls, wireless equipment; Cisco, Avaya, Juniper, Polycom, ShoreTel, Mitel, HP. | btresale.com |
| Retrotel | Remanufactured / refurbished legacy business voice and data products: Cisco, Avaya, Nortel, SpectraLink, Plantronics/Poly, PBX equipment, phones, switches, routers. | retrotel.com |
| Standard Telecom | Canadian reseller/service provider for used and remanufactured Nortel, Avaya, Meridian, Norstar, PBX phones, rentals, repairs, and system support. | standardtele.com |
| Synergy Telcom | Refurbished and new business phones and VoIP equipment; Nortel, Avaya, Polycom, Aastra, Cisco, SpectraLink, Plantronics, Siemens. | synergy-tel.com |
| Buy Direct Telecom | New and refurbished Nortel, Norstar, Meridian, Toshiba, BCM, Aastra, Avaya, Mitel telephone systems and business phones; Canada/U.S. support. | buydirecttelecom.com |
| Run-DLJ Telecom | New, used, and refurbished telecom products: phones, adapters, PBX hardware, networking equipment, headsets; Avaya, Cisco, Mitel, NEC, Nortel, Polycom, Yealink and others. | rundlj.com |
| Dynamic CommSource | Telecom asset recovery, recycling, refurbishing used telephone and data systems, North America / Europe used telecom market. | dynamiccommsource.com |
| PureWrx | OEM-certified pre-owned hardware platform; especially Juniper Certified Pre-Owned with warranty, J-Care eligibility, right-to-use software licensing, and OEM-backed testing. | purewrx.com |
| Cisco Refresh | Cisco’s own certified remanufactured program; genuine Cisco remanufactured routers, switches, collaboration devices, security products, optics, with Cisco warranty/support eligibility. | cisco.com/products/remanufactured |
A practical buying note: for production carrier, ISP, or enterprise networks, distinguish used, refurbished, certified pre-owned, and OEM-certified remanufactured. The key risk areas are serial-number legitimacy, software entitlement, support-contract transferability, firmware access, counterfeit avoidance, and warranty scope. Cisco Refresh and PureWrx/Juniper CPO are safer OEM-backed paths when support entitlement matters.
Traffic Calculators and Clever Tools
- www.erlang,com: Telecom traffic calculators by Westbay Engineers
- www.phonespell.org: Phone number spelling calculator
State Public Service and Utility Commissions
Below is a complete 50-state list of the primary state public service / public utility regulatory commissions. Some states use different naming conventions — for example, Corporation Commission, Commerce Commission, or State Corporation Commission — but these are the state-level utility regulatory bodies listed by NARUC and public utility commission directories.
| State | Commission / Utility Regulator | Official URL |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Alabama Public Service Commission | psc.alabama.gov |
| Alaska | Regulatory Commission of Alaska | rca.alaska.gov/RCAWeb |
| Arizona | Arizona Corporation Commission | azcc.gov |
| Arkansas | Arkansas Public Service Commission | apsc.arkansas.gov |
| California | California Public Utilities Commission | cpuc.ca.gov |
| Colorado | Colorado Public Utilities Commission | puc.colorado.gov |
| Connecticut | Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority | portal.ct.gov/pura |
| Delaware | Delaware Public Service Commission | depsc.delaware.gov |
| Florida | Florida Public Service Commission | floridapsc.com |
| Georgia | Georgia Public Service Commission | psc.ga.gov |
| Hawaii | Hawaii Public Utilities Commission | puc.hawaii.gov |
| Idaho | Idaho Public Utilities Commission | puc.idaho.gov |
| Illinois | Illinois Commerce Commission | icc.illinois.gov |
| Indiana | Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission | in.gov/iurc |
| Iowa | Iowa Utilities Commission | iuc.iowa.gov |
| Kansas | Kansas Corporation Commission | kcc.ks.gov |
| Kentucky | Kentucky Public Service Commission | psc.ky.gov |
| Louisiana | Louisiana Public Service Commission | lpsc.louisiana.gov |
| Maine | Maine Public Utilities Commission | maine.gov/mpuc |
| Maryland | Maryland Public Service Commission | psc.state.md.us |
| Massachusetts | Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities | mass.gov/dpu |
| Michigan | Michigan Public Service Commission | michigan.gov/mpsc |
| Minnesota | Minnesota Public Utilities Commission | mn.gov/puc |
| Mississippi | Mississippi Public Service Commission | psc.ms.gov |
| Missouri | Missouri Public Service Commission | psc.mo.gov |
| Montana | Montana Public Service Commission | psc.mt.gov |
| Nebraska | Nebraska Public Service Commission | psc.nebraska.gov |
| Nevada | Public Utilities Commission of Nevada | puc.nv.gov |
| New Hampshire | New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission | puc.nh.gov |
| New Jersey | New Jersey Board of Public Utilities | nj.gov/bpu |
| New Mexico | New Mexico Public Regulation Commission | prc.nm.gov |
| New York | New York State Public Service Commission / Department of Public Service | dps.ny.gov |
| North Carolina | North Carolina Utilities Commission | ncuc.gov |
| North Dakota | North Dakota Public Service Commission | psc.nd.gov |
| Ohio | Public Utilities Commission of Ohio | puco.ohio.gov |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma Corporation Commission | oklahoma.gov/occ |
| Oregon | Oregon Public Utility Commission | oregon.gov/puc |
| Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission | puc.pa.gov |
| Rhode Island | Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission | ripuc.ri.gov |
| South Carolina | South Carolina Public Service Commission | psc.sc.gov |
| South Dakota | South Dakota Public Utilities Commission | puc.sd.gov |
| Tennessee | Tennessee Public Utility Commission | tn.gov/tpuc |
| Texas | Public Utility Commission of Texas | puc.texas.gov |
| Utah | Public Service Commission of Utah | psc.utah.gov |
| Vermont | Vermont Public Utility Commission | puc.vermont.gov |
| Virginia | Virginia State Corporation Commission | scc.virginia.gov |
| Washington | Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission | utc.wa.gov |
| West Virginia | Public Service Commission of West Virginia | psc.state.wv.us |
| Wisconsin | Public Service Commission of Wisconsin | psc.wi.gov |
| Wyoming | Wyoming Public Service Commission | psc.wyo.gov |
Additional jurisdiction often included with state PUC/PSC directories:
| Jurisdiction | Commission / Utility Regulator | Official URL |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia | dcpsc.org |
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