Making the Rural Connection: FCC Satellite Rural Forum

Satellite Rural Forum

Agenda

Welcome to the FCC's Rural Forum Web Page

This forum was held on January 27, 2004 and covered topics dealing with satellite technology and its rural capabilities. Satellites Enable: Farming and Agricultural Services; Critical Public Safety Activities; Telemedicine and Education Services; and Internet Access and Mass Media Entertainment Services.
Agenda with bios and presentations

The FCC International Bureau, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau and Office of Strategic Planning coordinated this event. Further information is available on the FCC website at: http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/rural/ or you may contact International Bureau representatives Douglas Webbink at 202-418-1494, douglas.webbink@fcc.gov, or Mark Young at 202-418-0762, mark.young@fcc.gov.

Headlines

1/27/04
Chairman Powell's Remarks at the FCC Rural Satellite Forum.
Word | Acrobat

1/20/03
"Making the Rural Connection" FCC Rural Satellite Forum Final Details Announced.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

12/11/03
"Making The Rural Connection" FCC Rural Satellite Forum to be held January 27, 2004
News Release: Word | Acrobat

Agenda (subject to revision)

	Forum Sessions 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM [Exhibits and Demonstrations 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM]
10:00 AM	Opening Session and Satellite Overview Introduction: K. Dane Snowden, Chief of the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Welcoming Remarks: Chairman Michael K. Powell Word \| Acrobat Commissioner Michael J. Copps Satellite Use in Rural Alaska Presenters: Presentation 1 \| Presentation 2 Thomas Tycz, Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau Tina Pidgeon (bio), GCI Alaska Satellite Industry Overview A basic introduction to satellite technology and the industry. Introduction: Donald Abelson, Chief of the International Bureau Presenters: Presentation of: Richard Dalbello (bio), Satellite Industry Association David Murray (bio), Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association
11:00 AM	Distance Learning and Telemedicine Satellites can deliver medical and educational services in any remote area where Americans need them. Service providers will describe satellite-based, life-saving telemedicine services; satellite-delivered Head Start programs in Native American tribal communities; and distance learning applications that merge computing, communications, content, teacher/user training, and comprehensive 24/7 virtual support. Remarks: Commissioner Kathleen Q. Abernathy Presenters: David Stephens (bio), OnSat Network Communications, Inc. Presentation 1 \| Presentation 2 Karim Lakhani (bio), Advanced Interactive Inc. Presentation Tina Pidgeon (bio), GCI Alaska Presentation Lori Zeller (bio) and Doug Smith (bio), Vox2 Telemedicine Presentation
12:00 PM	Public Safety Public safety communications can be made available in virtually any location in America by satellite. Service providers will describe interoperable services that combine mobile satellite communications with terrestrial links to lone workers in isolated locations; and mobile telephone support of firefighters and other first responders. Remarks: Commissioner Kevin J. Martin Presenters: Carson Agnew (bio), Mobile Satellite Ventures Presentation Andy Radlow (bio), Globalstar Corporation Presentation John Schroder (bio), Iridium Satellite LLC Presentation Gary Adkins (bio), ORBIMAGE, Inc. Presentation
12:45 PM	Lunch Break
2:00 PM	Farming and US Department of Agriculture Funding Satellites work wherever Americans work. Farmers and craftsmen laboring on even the most distant farmland can market their products via satellite and the Internet. Cutting-edge satellite technology is enabling precision mapping of farm yields, precise application of fertilizer and seeds, and even automatic guidance of farm vehicles. In addition, America’s top commercial farms can connect to their suppliers, dealers and commodity end users through two-way broadband satellite network systems. The Rural Utilities Service administers USDA grant and loan funding for satellite-based services in rural America. Remarks: Commissioner Jonathan S. Adelstein Presenters: Peter Williams (bio), NavCom Technology, Inc., a John Deere Company Presentation Jacob King (bio), and Jeff Webb (bio), Farm2Market.org Cooperative Presentation Cliff Ganschow (bio), AgriStar Global Networks Presentation \| Presentation 2 Ed Cameron (bio), Rural Utilities Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Presentation
3:00 PM	Information, Internet and Mass Media Entertainment Satellites provide advanced broadband Internet service and entertainment media in rural America that matches service available in cities and suburbs. Chair: Jane Mago, Chief of the Office of Strategic Planning and Policy Analysis Presenters: Edward Bukstel (bio), SkyFrames, Inc. Presentation Mark Brown (bio), The National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (NRTC) Presentation Patrick Gottsch (bio), RFD-TV Video Presentation Lee Abrams (bio), XM Satellite Radio Robert Briskman (bio), Sirius Satellite Radio Presentation
3:45 PM	Closing Remarks
	Rural Satellite Forum Showcase The following organizations will be providing displays in rooms TW-A402, TW-B445B&C; and TW-C438-468 from 9:00 AM until 4:45 PM: • @Contact • EchoStar Dish Network • GlobalStar • Hughes Network Systems • Inmarsat • Institute for Telecommunications, Oklahoma State University • MSV • Panhandle Area Education Consortium, Florida • Rainbow DBS VOOM • RFD-TV • Sirius Satellite Radio • Starband • SkyWay USA • Telenor • Vox2 Healthcare • XM Satellite Radio