ADVISORY, Oct. 16, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) --
WHAT: Global CDMA2000(r) operators will be participating in a "live" web cast hosted by the CDMA Development Group (CDG) (www.cdg.org) to discuss the state of 3G technology. The CDMA industry has a solid, long-term evolution path that will enable operators to continue to evolve their networks to next-generation capabilities. The industry is on an accelerated path to advanced mobile broadband services. There are 176 operators in 75 countries, including 51 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO systems, serving more than 275 million subscribers worldwide. Topics to be discussed during the Web cast include: -- 3G CDMA2000 operators' commitment to continue rolling out advanced voice, multimedia and broadband data services including CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev A services -- CDMA2000 industry, its ecosystem and business prospects -- CDMA2000 technology evolution path and its progress towards delivering IP-based voice and advanced mobile broadband services -- Devices and services expected with CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev A WHO: Iain Gillott, founder and president of iGR, will moderate the discussion. Executive participants include: -- Perry LaForge, Executive Director, CDG -- Dr. Zhengmao Li, Director of the Board and Vice President, China Unicom -- Steve Falk, Vice President, Global Standards, Sprint Nextel -- Greg Young, Chief Officer, Network, Technology & Value Added Services, Tata Teleservices -- Gerry Flynn, Director, Advanced Technology Strategy, Verizon Wireless The CDMA Development Group is a trade association formed to foster the worldwide development, implementation and use of CDMA technologies. The more than 130 member companies of the CDG include many of the world's largest wireless carriers and equipment manufacturers. The primary activities of the CDG include development of CDMA features and services, public relations, education and seminars, regulatory affairs and international support. Currently, there are more than 500 individuals working within various CDG subcommittees on CDMA-related matters. WHEN: Friday, October 20, 2006 -- "Live" Web cast will last one hour with an opportunity to submit questions online. Web cast begins at 8:30 AM (PST). 11:30 AM (EST), 12:30 PM (Sao Paulo, Brazil), 4:30 PM (GWT), 5:30 PM (Johannesburg, South Africa), 9:00 PM (New Delhi, India) WHERE: Registration: http://www.cdg.org/news/events/061020_webcast/index.asp FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact the CDG News Bureau at +1 714-540-1030, or cdg@bockpr.com to obtain information on the Web cast and to register for the event.
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