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Articles in June 1, 2004 issue of America's Network

• Think differently now or dissolve later: as differentiation fades, wireline carriers search for unique advantages
  by David Willis
• When distance becomes irrelevant: has the walk toward extinction begun for the IXCs?
  by Mel Duvall
• Trusting the new public network: service providers must become a vigilant force in network security
  by Art Stine
• Fixed-mobile convergence: the dress rehearsal is over, it's time for the real thing! Equipped with a sturdy IP backbone, providers mature into the world of multi-service
  by John C. Tanner
• Double edge to Asia's trade barriers: the desire to pry open tech markets puts U.S. interests under microscope
  by Robert Clark
• A vintage year picking sour grapes: conforming to number portability, and condemning an outsourcer
  by Art Brothers
• Is the VoIP bubble about to pop? Despite the hype, deployments are limited and customer frustration is growing
  by Al Senia
• Adapting VoIP for the small business: portability model puts I2Telecom in unique position
  by Joan Engebretson
• The new money game
  by Kirk Laughlin
• MPLS wins on college campuses: Verizon's backbone is top choice for 45 interlinking New Jersey universities
  by Peter Lambert
• Next-generation switching gives power to small players: softswitches offer lower cost and improved capability over legacy big iron
  by Robert Poe