GVNW offers a wealth of expertise to assist companies in the evaluation and implementation of competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC) initiatives.

Our staff has worked on nearly 50 CLEC projects, has direct CLEC operating experience, and we're proud to be a member of the Rural Independent Competitive Alliance - the premier association servicing rural CLEC's.

Our integration of technology strategies and regulatory realities, with prudent long term financial planning, enables your company to select a successful CLEC plan. Our experience and expertise will keep you from known pitfalls and help you leverage opportunities to your advantage.

For more information, contact Dorrene Benthin at (503) 612-4400.

Billing Issues

• Selection and Coordination of Billing Vendor
• Training for Customer Implementations and Maintenance Employees
• Billing & Collection Agreements

Contracts and Agreements

• Service Providers and Vendors
• Right-of-Way Agreements
• Franchise Agreements
• Cost Allocations

Industry Notification

• Apply and Obtain Various Operating Codes
• Determine Data Exchange Methods with ILEC

Marketing and Advertising

• Market Assessment
• Estimate Service Demand
• Develop Pricing Structure and Package Plans for Products/Services
• Develop Overall Advertising Campaign

Financial Analysis

• Business Plan Development
• Financing Options & Documents

Network Issues

• Configuration
• Switching Options
• Service Provisioning
• Identify Trunking/Switching Requirements

Regulatory

• Filings
• Interconnection Agreement Preparation and Negotiations
• Tariff Preparation and Filing
• Research Service Requirements
• Reporting Requirements

Resource Management

• Determine Staff and Space Needs
• Develop Policies and Train Employees