se, Professor of Information and Telecommunications Systems, Ohio University "Annabel Dodd is a maestro when it comes to demystifying even the most complex telecommunications policies. With this new edition, she takes on the range of issues in the telecom world that shape how we learn, share information, conduct business, and enjoy entertainment. It's an illuminating, accessible account that provides a much-needed primer for anyone interested in communications policy." -Congressman Edward J. Markey, Ranking Member Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade and Consumer Protection "Like many words in our 'high-tech,' 'hard sell,' 'order now' society today, the word 'essential' becomes worn and overused. However, in the case of Annabel Dodd's The Essential Guide to Telecommunica- tions, there is no other word that describes the impact and critical importance of this definitive work. For everyone from laymen in IT and new technologists to experienced network and telecom engineers, this book is a must-have, and therefore essential." -Bob Warren, IT Infrastructure Analyst, Parsons "The Essential Guide to Telecommunications is probably one of the most useful and well-written books on our telecom bookshelf. Annabel Z. Dodd does a great job of capturing a snapshot of the current telecom industry. Even those with little or no technical training should be able to understand the text. This is the perfect book for salespeople who want to learn more about the products and services they are selling, or for those who just want to keep up to date on the latest in telecom technology." -William Van Hefner, President, Vantek Communications, Inc. "The Essential Guide to Telecommunications is a fine guide to the field, readable by anyone, useful to everyone. As a first guide to the field, as a reference, and as a commentary on the history and strategy of telecommunications, it is simply superb." -Andrew Allentuck, Columnist, Financial Post, Toronto "Ms. Dodd continues to provide an excellent and thorough text on the telecommunications