AllAfrica - The largest distributor of African news and information worldwide, AllAfrica Includes a dedicated news and technology section.

ChinaTZone - Provides weekly summaries on the Asian technology marketplace.

HongKongTrader - Details resources for international market opportunities, business matching services, market intelligence, and SME development, primarily in Honk Kong

Lightwave China - [Chinese Language Publication] provides engineers and senior executives in China with in-depth Chinese language information about fiber-optic technologies based on Lightwave magazine content translated into Chinese, as well as original news, market and product information tailored to the Chinese optical communications market.

MobileEurope - News, interviews, and podcasts on the European mobile technologies marketplace, and home to Mobile Europe Magazine, a monthly covering the European wireless market.

TelecomAsia.net - Follows the Asian marketplace on fixed and wireless access, business management, mobile application and content, operator services, and OSS/BSS technologies.

Billing & OSS World - Monthly coverage of business and operating support systems with news, blogs, webinars, white papers, and ebooks

Cabling Installation & Maintenance - provides practical business and technical information and resources focused on Data Centers, Network Cable, Connectivity Technologies, IP Convergence, Design & Installation, Wireless and more, plus free email newsletters for network, data center and structured cabling professional.

ConnectITNews - Brings the latest IT news from small- and mid-size business communities in Canada and the US.

DarkReading - Provides information about the security industry and links to security content.

KMWorld - Covers changes in content, document and knowledge management.

OSP - How-to solutions for network professionals.

eWeek - Focuses on e-business, communications, and Internet-based architecture.

Homeland Security Today - News, insight, and analysis on the domestic securities of the United States.

WashingtonTechnology - Covers integrated information and media within the government information technology market.

CIO - Serving chief information officers and other IT leaders, CIO and its sister publications deliver news, opinion, and solutions for the IT industry.

MobileEnterprise - Informs business leaders looking to integrate strategies with wireless solutions.

Network World - Provides information, intelligence, and insight for network and IT executives. ICT News

DevelopingTelecoms - Web site and email newsletter devoted to building public ICT networks in developing and emerging markets.

internet retailer - A monthly publication delivering information on market trends within the internet retail market, as well as analysis and news.

eMarketer - Offers analyst reports, research articles, as well as e-business and online marketing statistics culled daily from over 3,000 sources

Satellite Today - Offers news, proprietary data, and analysis of the satellite market.

National Associations

Association of Communication Engineers - ACE is a nonprofit organization of registered, professional consulting engineering firms committed to supporting the Consulting Engineer working in the field of telecommunications.

ATIS - Promotes worldwide technical and operations standards for information, entertainment and communications technologies.

Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) - Represents the consumer electronics industry.

CTIA-The Wireless Association - Represents the wireless industry.

Electronics Industry Alliance (EIA)

European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) Telecommunications Standards-making Body for the European Union

Enterprise Wireless Alliance National advocacy and service organization for enterprise wireless licensees, providers and manufacturers.

Foundation for Rural Service - The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) is a non-profit organization that promotes, educates and advocates rural telecom issues in order to sustain and enhance the quality of life within communities throughout rural America.

IEEE IEEE's core purpose is to foster technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity.

International Engineering Consortium A partnership between academia and industry to provide quality continuing education, research, publications and service programs for the international information industry.

International Telecommunication Union ITU is the leading United Nations agency for information and communication technology issues, and the global focal point for governments and the private sector in developing networks and services.

National Association of Communication Systems Engineers A nonprofit association for IT education, standards and credentialing.

National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners An association representing the state public service commissioners who regulate essential utility services, such as electricity, gas, telecommunications, water and transportation, throughout the country.

National Cable Television Cooperative A not-for-profit corporation that operates as a programming and hardware purchasing organization for its member companies that own and operate cable systems throughout the United States and its territories.

National Emergency Number Association

National Exchange Carrier Association A membership association of U.S. local telephone companies.

National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Represents the interests of cooperative electric utilities and the consumers they serve.

National Telecommunications Cooperative Association Represents small and rural telephone cooperatives and commercial companies.

OPASTCO An association of companies involved in rural telecom activities.

Personal Comunications Industry Association Trade association representing the companies that make up the wireless telecommunications infrastructure industry.

Rural Cellular Association An association representing rural wireless telecommunications providers across the United States.

Rural Independent Competitive Alliance (RICA) Represenst and fosters the success of small, rural local exchange carriers who provide competitive communications services.

Tech America Formed by the merger of AeA (formerly the American Electronics Association), the Cyber Security Industry Alliance (CSIA), the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) and the Government Electronics & Information Technology Association (GEIA).

TeleStrategies A producer of telecommunications conference events in the United States.

USTelecom Represents the broadband industry.

Utilities Telecom Council (UTC) Dedicated to creating a favorable business, regulatory, and technological environment for companies that own, manage, or provide critical telecommunications systems in support of their core business.

Voice on the Net (VON) Represents VoIP companies.

State By State Associations

Alabama-Mississippi Telecommunications Association

Alaska Telephone Association - Advocating for uniformity and efficiency in accounting, operating, maintenance and construction for supporting the continuance of telecommunications service to the public.

Arizona-New Mexico Telecommunications Association, Inc. - Enhancing and promoting telecommunications services in Arizona and New Mexico.

Arkansas Telecommunications Association

California Telecommunications Association - A statewide non-profit trade association comprised of incumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs) providing telecommunications services within California.

Carolina-Virginias Telephone Membership Association - A non-profit, tri-state trade association for rural telephone companies in North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.

Colorado Telecommunications Association

Illinois Telecommunications Association

Indiana Telecommunications Association - The mission of Indiana Telecommunications Association (ITA) is to advance mutual interests, facilitate communications and advocate the positions of telecommunications companies in their role of providing service.

Rural Iowa Independent Telephone Association - RIITAs purpose is to promote and support the interests of the small, rural, Iowa independent telecommunications industry to legislative and regulatory bodies and to the public at large.

Iowa Telecommunications Association

Kentucky Telephone Association

Louisiana Telecommunications Association

Telecommunication Association of Michigan - The Telecommunications Association of Michigan helps its members meet customer and stakeholder needs by providing effective public policy advocacy, educational programming, and consensus building opportunities necessary in a constantly evolving industry.

Minnesota Telecom Alliance - MTA actively advocates and represents the interests of Minnesota's telecom industry.

Missouri Telecommunications Industry Association

North Dakota Association of Telecommunications Cooperatives

North Dakota Telephone Association

Ohio Telecom Association

Oklahoma Telephone Association - Oklahoma Telephone Association mission is to promote the common interest of all Association members, to educate the general public about the telecommunications industry and its programs and to enhance the public's knowledge and perception of the telecommunications industry and Association members.

Oregon Telecommunications Association - The Oregon Telecommunications Association is a trade association representing the telecommunications industry in Oregon. The Association conducts meetings for several committees; holds educational and training seminars; coordinates industry activities during legislative sessions; represents the industry on regulatory issues; and works with member companies on individual projects.

Pennsylvania Telephone Association

Texas Statewide Telephohne Cooperative, Inc. - TSTCI is a statewide organization that represents the interests of Texas' rural independent telephone systems.

Texas Telephone Association - TTA is the trade association that supports the incumbent local exchange telephone companies of Texas.

Washington Independent Telephone Association

Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association

ATIS - Join ATIS for its technology conference at SUPERCOMMOctober 28-31, 2009, Chicago

CTIA - CTIA WIRELESS® is traditionally held in the spring and is the largest and most comprehensive trade show in the wireless industry. It is the premier venue to exchange ideas, create partnerships and collaborate to bring wireless telecommunications to new heights. March 31-April 3, 2009, Las Vegas

The Cable Show - It's amazing what opportunities cable offers. From behind-the-scenes provisioning to on-the-screen programming, cable speaks the language of growth. So choose your acronym: DOCSIS 3.0, WiMAX, IP, VOD, VoIP, EBIF. If it involves digital media or anything that makes it click, it's at The Cable Show '09. And so are the people who decide what gets bought, what gets noticed and what gets out there. April 1-3, 2009, Washington, D.C.

SIB SFAX Telecommunication Expo - The annual SIB Sfax trade fair will be a hot spot for the ICT-sector. This is the ideal platform to find out about the latest technologies & to give your business a new elan. April 7-12, 2009, Tunisia

VCE - 2009 - Vietnam Consumer Electronics World Expo / Vietnam ComNet & Telematics 2009 (VCE) is always adding new display categories to cover current areas of interest and the latest industry trends, this is attracts new target groups to the show every year. April 16-19, 2009, Hanoi

ENTELEC 2009 Conference & Expo - ENTELEC 2009 Conference & Expo attendees and exhibitors are invited to join us on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 as we kick-off the 2009 Conference and Expo with a gripping and hilarious Keynote Address from NASA astronaut, Colonel Mike Mullane. April 29 - May 1, 2009, Houston

CONNECT 2009 - CONNECT 2009 is an International Information & Communications Technology Exhibition & Conference. The 4th Edition of this exhibition is recognized as an exclusive B2B event of ICT industry. The exhibition offers a unique opportunity for its participants to showcase and demonstrate huge range of latest technologies and business solutions to enhance market presence, establish new contacts and strengthen existing businesses in a highly focused B2B (Business to Business) environment. May 5-7, 2009, Pakistan

SVIAZ / EXPO COMM MOSCOW - SVIAZ EXPO COMM MOSCOW is the largest and most prestigious B2B exhibition and conference for Russia and the CIS countries. In 2009 the event will open its doors with: a new structure, new participation options, and new networking features tailored to the needs of each individual exhibiting company! May 12-15, 2009, St. Petersburg, Russia

Americas Com - Now in its 13th year, Americas Com is one of the longest-established and most respected annual meeting places for companies seeking to profit from the growth of the telecoms sector in Latin America. June 30 - July 1, 2009, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

IPTV India - In an ever changing scenario Service Providers are fast realising the importance of shifting from a voice - centric model to an IP centric model in which video and other content rich interactive services play a key role. Service Providers & leading global players are aggressively eyeing the booming Indian market for delivering the triple play of voice, video and data services in an integrated wireless context. Telco's in India are constantly upgrading their networks to offer IPTV in order to retain customers & develop new revenue streams. Leading global players are aggressively eyeing the booming Indian market for delivering the triple play of voice, video and data services in an integrated wireless context. May 15, 2009, New Delhi, India

Mobile Business Conference - See the latest mobility solutions and discover new ways to build and connect a mobile workforce. Mobile Business is co-located with Interop where you'll see 400+ exhibitors including leading wireless and mobility companies. May 17-21, 2009, Las Vegas, Nevada

Middle East Communications 2009 - MECOM 09, the only dedicated "Communications for Enterprise" trade show and conference in the Middle East will be held in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi from 25-27 May at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. May 25-27, 2009, United Arab Emirates

ISCe 2009 - Focusing on SATCOM solutions for homeland security, disaster recovery, and support for warfighters in the pursuit of victory, ISCe 2009 will give attendees unprecedented access to key military and civil agency decision makers. Featuring keynote speaker Lt. Gen. Russell Honor� (Ret), CNN commentator and former commander of the Hurricane Katrina Joint Task Force, as well as many senior Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Navy officers, ISCe 2009 is a must-attend event for every branch of the military as well as civil emergency managers and the agencies defending security at home. June 2-4, 2009, San Diego, California

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable.

FCC Wireless Telecommunications Bureau - The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) handles nearly all FCC domestic wireless telecommunications programs, policies, and outreach initiatives.

FCC Media Bureau - The Media Bureau develops, recommends and administers the policy and licensing programs relating to electronic media, including cable television, broadcast television, and radio in the United States and its territories.

FCC Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau - The CGB develops and implements the FCC's consumer policies, including disability access.

National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) The President's principal adviser on telecommunications and information policy.

Rural Utilities Services - The USDA Rural Development provides many programs for financing rural America's telecommunications infrastructure.