ADVISORY, Feb. 16, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) --
WHAT: Mobile communications leaders Nokia, Sprint Nextel and QUALCOMM, along with leading wireless industry publisher Fierce Wireless, will participate in a live Web cast hosted by the CDMA Development Group (CDG) (www.cdg.org) and moderated by analyst firm iGR. The Web cast will showcase the past, current and future innovations in 3G CDMA2000(r) devices, applications and services. The panelists will discuss technology advancements enabled by CDMA2000, including delivering IP-based voice, advanced mobile broadband and converged services. Market opportunities for 3G operators and industry trends will also be examined. WHO: Iain Gillott, founder and president of iGR, will moderate the discussion featuring: -- Perry LaForge, Executive Director, CDG -- Sue Marek, Wireless Group Editor-in-Chief, FierceWireless -- Larry Paulson, Vice President, CDMA, Nokia -- Jeff Belk, Senior Vice President, Strategy & Marketing Development, QUALCOMM -- Steve Falk, Vice President of Global Standards, Sprint Nextel 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, February 28, 2007 at 8:30 AM (PST) -- Live Web cast will last approximately one hour with an opportunity to submit questions online. 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. The CDG logo is available at http://www.primenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=2911