ADVISORY, Dec. 12, 2006 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) --
WHAT: CDMA vendors will participate in a live web cast hosted by the
CDMA Development Group (CDG) (www.cdg.org) to provide insight
into the future of 3G, specifically the CDMA2000(r) evolution
path and the services it is enabling.
CDMA technology has a two-to-three year lead in the industry
and these executives will offer a clear vision of what to
expect in the future for wireless communications. CDMA2000
services are currently being provided to more than 300 million
people by 186 operators in 80 countries, with another 38 1X
and 56 1xEV-DO networks in deployment. Product and service
innovation, economies of scale and increased competition from
a larger number of vendors have significantly driven the
progress of CDMA2000 technology, making 3G accessible to the
mass market.
Key topics to be discussed include:
* The CDMA2000 evolution path and its leading role in wireless
communications
* Time-to-market, performance and economic advantages enabled
by CDMA2000
* Spectrum implementations, IP-based network services (e.g.,
VoIP) and other factors that will impact the future roll-out
of advanced mobile broadband services
* CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev. A advanced broadband technology and
its services
* CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev. B and its role in providing advanced
broadband services
* CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev. C, known as Ultra Mobile Broadband
(UMB), and its key characteristics and differentiators
WHO: Iain Gillott, founder and president of iGR will moderate the
discussion. Executive participants include:
* Perry LaForge, Executive Director, CDMA Development Group
* Glenn Laxdal, Vice President of CDMA Product Management,
Nortel
* Peter Lancia, Director, Technology Marketing, Qualcomm
* Sanjeet Pandit, Senior Director of Global Business
Development, ZTE
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: Wednesday, December 13, 2006 -- Live web cast will last
approximately one hour with an opportunity to submit questions
online. Web cast will begin at 8:30 AM (PST).
11:30 AM (EST), 3:30 PM (Sao Paulo, Brazil), 4:30 PM (GWT),
6:30 PM (Johannesburg, South Africa), 10:00 PM (New Delhi,
India)
WHERE: Participation is limited and pre-registration is required.
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.
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.