ATIC Arizona Telecom Directory (ATD) Project:
The Arizona Telecom Directory (ATD) is an online portal for locating telecommunication service providers delivering services throughout Arizona. Residential and business users can search for the availability of a wide range of telecom services by location and link to profiles of individual telecom providers, their contact information, and related resources. Supported by a wide-range of industry and economic development organizations, the Arizona Telecom Directory is a unique resource for identifying telecommunications service options and driving economic development activity.

The data used in creating this directory was taken from surveys with the telecom providers and represents a best effort estimation of their service categories and coverage. You should always check with the provider directly to confirm service particulars and availability to your specific location. ATIC and the directory producer, International Research Center, remain committed to adding additional vendors and updating and correcting existing records over time to keep this resource as accurate and current as practical. If you have feedback concerning additional companies and contacts that should be added or corrections to existing records, please contact us at atic@researchedge.com for follow up. Thanks!

Arizona Telecommunications & Information Council (ATIC)
ATIC Vision:
Arizona's citizens, businesses, and organizations have access to advanced telecommunications services and information technologies enabling them to participate in the global economy.

ATIC Mission:
Arizona Telecommunications and Information Council (ATIC) is an economic development foundation of the Governor's Strategic Partnership for Economic Development (GSPED). ATIC functions as Arizona's recognized and authoritative organization guiding technology policy development, serving as a leading source of information and expertise on telecommunications and information technology matters. ATIC develops, promotes and supports initiatives and guides adoption of effective public policies that encourages wide-scale deployment and availability of telecommunication services and information technologies to insure economic prosperity for the Arizona community, expand the region's global competitive advantage, enable continued educational advancement, and support an enhanced quality of life.

ATIC ATD Project Sponsors:
ATIC is enormously grateful to the Major Sponsors of this directory project whose contributions have made it possible to bring it to you as a free public service including:

AT&T
AT&T is among the world's premier voice, video and data communications companies, serving consumers, businesses and government. In 2000, AT&T had annual revenues of nearly $66 billion. Backed by the research and development capabilities of AT&T Labs, the company runs the world's largest, most sophisticated communications network, and is the largest cable operator in the U.S. The company is a leading supplier of data and Internet services for businesses and offers outsourcing, consulting and networking-integration to large businesses. Concert, the AT&T/BT Global Venture, serves the communications needs of multinational companies and international carriers worldwide. In October 2000, AT&T announced a restructuring plan to create a family of four businesses, each operating under the "AT&T" brand, committed to uniform standards of quality. Under the plan, expected to be complete in 2002, each of these four businesses will become publicly held, trading as either a common stock or trading stock. On July 9, 2001, AT&T Wireless was split off as an independent, publicly-traded company. ĘSee the ATD profile for AT&T.

Cox Business Services (CBS)
As part of Cox Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: COX), a 100-year old company with annual revenues totaling nearly $6 billion, Cox Communications is among the largest broadband communications companies in the nation, serving more than 6 million customers. Starting as a cable TV operator in 1962, Cox has since expanded to become a full-service provider of advanced video, voice and data for homes and businesses. In 1997, Cox became the nation's first cable system to deliver all these services via a single broadband network of coaxial and fiber-optic cable. Today, with their extensive fiber network Cox offers businesses affordable communication solutions backed by cutting-edge technology and outstanding customer service making a connection to Cox Business Services the only connection your business will ever need. See the ATD profile for Cox Business Services and for Cox Communications.

Intel Corporation
Intel Corporation (NASD: INTC) is based in Santa Clara, California and the world's top maker of integrated circuits, holding over 80% of the personal computer microprocessor market. Intel also makes flash memories as well as embedded microcontrollers and semiconductors for the communications and industrial equipment markets. Intel provides networking devices such as servers, hubs, and routers and has expanded into online services including data service centers and web hosting. Intel maintains extensive operations and facilities in Arizona.

Salt River Project (SRP)
Salt River Project (SRP) provides water, power and telecommunications services to the Phoenix metropolitan area. Their telecommunications division, SRP Telecom, provides a network infrastructure capacity and services to primarily the wholesale market, but also to certain retail customers with local network needs. Through their 500 route-mile, 15,000 strand-mile fiber-optic network, 29-ring metropolitan area high-capacity SONET network, extensive system of developable rights-of-way and electric facilities, SRP offers a set of products and services to Wireless and Wireline carriers, alike. SRP offers wireless carriers "turn-key" site development services including site acquisition, zoning, design & construction, Cell-On-Wheels, maintenance and "backhaul" transport service. To Wireline carriers and enterprise customers, SRP offer a suite of network capacity products including dark fiber and wavelengths, "last mile" distribution, building entrance, central office, build-to-suit fiber/conduit capacity and private line services up to high bandwidth capacity levels. See the ATD profile for SRP.

The Business Journal of Phoenix
The Business Journal of Phoenix is a weekly newspaper serving as a primary source of local business news and a powerful business resource. It is published by American City Business Journals Inc. as one of their forty plus regional business newspapers and provides updated local Phoenix news throughout the week online. The Business Journal Book of Lists is a business reference guide that compiles the weekly Top 25 lists of different industry and non-profit segments from The Business Journal and is available in both printed and electronic versions.

Qwest Communications
Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q) is a global leader in broadband Internet-based data, voice, and image communications serving more than 30 million customers in the U.S. and abroad. Qwest combines one of the world's fastest, most powerful networks with a leading line-up of Web hosting services, managed solutions, high-speed Internet access, private networks, wireless data and other technologies and applications that are redefining global communications around the power and potential of the Internet. By strategically aligning with world-class technology leaders, Qwest is helping customers of every type and size benefit from the full potential of the Internet. As the Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier (ILEC) for much of Arizona, Qwest provides a vast array of residential and commercial telecom services across the state. See the ATD profile for Qwest.

WI-VOD Corporation
WI-VOD Corporation "WIreless VOice and Data", builds wireless broadband voice and data solutions for broadening communities. Small towns aren't so small anymore and rural shouldn't mean being out of touch. That's where WI-VOD comes in. Large cities can be overloaded with options for communications while rural areas suffer from a severe lack of suitable services or no service at all. Most North American highways that join these communities are covered by cellular service, but roaming charges and poor connections can often mean high monthly bills, lost calls and very slow data speeds for downloading emails and information off the web. With WI-VOD's MobileSOHO (Mobile Small Office, Home Office) solution we bring wireless broadband connectivity to your community. See the ATD profile for WI-VOD Corporation.

A number of additional sponsors from industry, government, and the economic development community have also made important contributions of time, resources and money to this Arizona telecom directory project. ATIC gratefully acknowledges the assistance and support provided by:

• Arizona Department of Commerce (ADOC) is the state's community and economic development authority working with communities, businesses and economic development organizations to build the foundation for a strong economy and superior quality of life through the development of competitive industries and sustainable communities.
• City of Mesa (MEGACORP) is the third largest city in Arizona (43rd largest city in the United States) with a population of almost 400,000. Mesa offers a quality urban experience supported by a diversified economic base, educational institutions of excellence, professional local government, sophisticated infrastructure, and a superior workforce.
• City of Phoenix, also known as the Valley of the Sun, is Arizona's largest city and the seventh largest city in the nation. The hub of the rapidly growing Southwest, Phoenix is Arizona's capitol and Maricopa County's seat. Phoenix has a diversified economic base with manufacturing a leading employer and electronics a strong component. Many world-class resorts and hotels cater to visitors.
• City of Tucson is Arizona's second largest as well as its oldest city blending Indian, Spanish, Mexican, and Anglo heritages. Tucson is the home to the University of Arizona as well as many modern high-tech industries and the site of world-class cultural events.
• Government Information Technology Agency (GITA) is responsible for statewide information technology (IT) planning, coordinating and consulting as well as administering the state's Executive Branch IT resources. The Government Information Technology Agency (GITA) Director serves as the Chief Information Officer for state government.
• Greater Yuma Economic Development Corp. (GYEDC) is a public/private partnership responsible for the creation of jobs by assisting companies to expand or relocate to the greater Yuma area. Yuma, the fastest growing city in Arizona, features a continually evolving economy and an expanding role in regional and international trade.
• International Research Center is based in Tempe, Arizona and provides custom research and strategic support for business, legal, and public policy clients in a variety of high-technology disciplines and arenas, concentrating on telecommunications, information technology, eContent and the Internet.
• PrecisionPros.com is based in Mesa, Arizona and provides custom database and e-commerce solutions focusing on MySQL, managed Web server services, and low cost, high quality, basic Web hosting options.
• Tempe Tech Oasis is an alliance between industry and government to help encourage the geographic clustering of the technology industry here in Arizona so as to help create synergies that will help further the success of all involved. Originally centered in Tempe around Arizona State University, it is now expanding outward to include other great technology centers in Central Arizona including the Downtown Phoenix/Copper Square area and the Scottsdale Airpark.
• University of Arizona (U of A) is located in the heart of Tucson and one of the top ranked research universities in the nation. Approximately 35,000 students are enrolled at UA, coming from all 50 states and more than 100 foreign countries.
• WinStar Telecommunications provides a range of business solutions includes cost-effective local and long distance telephone, as well as state-of-the-art high-speed Internet access, data and information services delivered over Winstar's broadband network.

ATIC ATD Project Acknowledgements:
ATIC developed the concept for this directory as a unique and useful public service a number of years ago. Finally here at the beginning of the new millennium we have brought together the vision and resources to bring it to fruition. It is only through the volunteer efforts of our Board and committee members aided by the generous sponsorship of many other groups and enterprises that the vision has become reality.

This project could not have been realized without the oversight and steadfast support of the ATD Project Committee co-chaired by Brad Tritle of the Government Information Technology Agency (GITA) and Ralph Gierish of Systems Integration & Information Management. They were assisted by a number of other active committee members including:

• Al Crawford, Independent IT Consultant
• Oris Friesen, Independent IT Consultant
• Mark Goldstein, International Research Center
• Michael Keeling, Data Site Consortium
• John Kelly, Intel Corporation
• Linda Meissner, I-Tropez
• Bill Neumann, University of Arizona
• Steve Peters, Community Information & Telecommunications Alliance
• Brian Sherman, Arizona Department of Commerce (ADOC)
• Michael Sherman, Salt River Project
• Sandra Watson, Arizona Department of Commerce (ADOC)
• Lauren Wright, Arizona Department of Commerce (ADOC)
• Gary Yaquinto, Independent Telecom Consultant/li>
• Rick Zelznak, formerly of Government Information Technology Agency (GITA)

The Arizona Telecommunications Directory web site was ably designed, prepared, and evolved by ATIC's long-standing web master, Alan Levine of Dommy Media. And the complex database architecture, its implementation, and query capabilities were produced by David Maggiano and Mark Sharkey of PrecisionPros.com aided by Oris Friesen, with his long experience in database computer science.

Screening potential vendors (over 300) and accomplishing the many ATD provider surveys was a long and arduous process largely accomplished by Daryl Mallett and Judi Mead of International Research Center (IRC) as well as Bill Neumann of the University of Arizona (UoA) and his students in Business Communications 307, in particular Ravi Bhat, Danielle Locke, andNeerja Sewak. Additionally, Ralph Gierish of Systems Integration & Information Management worked with George Favela of Qwest Communications on their complex state-wide profile. And Brian Sherman of the Arizona Department of Commerce (ADOC) worked with Curt Huttsell of Citizens Communications to accurately reflect its telecom infrastructure. They all have our sincere and deep gratitude for their persistent and capable efforts.

And special thanks to Randi Weinstein, Technology Reporter, and The Business Journal for their continued interest and coverage in the project helping bring news of it to the Arizona community.

The Arizona Telecommunications and Information Council (ATIC) and all those involved in this project sincerely hope you find this Arizona Telecommunications Directory (ATD) of interest and use in your cyber journeys and that it helps show you the breadth and depth of telecom providers and infrastructure available today right here in our Arizona communities. Arizona remains a great place to live and to connect from in today's global economy. We hope we have been of assistance to you in finding the essential telecom resources you need to continue your journey. Good travels to you!

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