COSTA MESA, Calif., July 8, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- ADVISORY --
WHAT: Each year, the CDMA Development Group (CDG) (www.cdg.org) presents the 3G CDMA Industry Achievement Awards, which honor the commitment and accomplishments of the world's leading companies and individuals in the 3G mobile industry. Awards will be given in the categories of Industry Leadership, International Leadership, Service Innovation, Subscriber Technology Innovation, Network Technology Innovation, Innovative Solutions and Innovative Applications. There is also a write-in category where you may suggest an award of your own design. The nominations for this year's Achievement Awards are open to the public and are being accepted by the CDG through October 24. Final selection of the award winners will be determined by a panel of judges that will include 3G operators and equipment suppliers, members of industry associations, media and analysts. The 3G CDMA Industry Achievement Awards will be presented at the 2003 CDMA Americas Congress, Dec. 8-10, 2003, Miami. WHO: The CDMA Development Group is a trade association formed to foster the worldwide development, implementation and use of CDMA technologies. The 110 member companies of the CDG include many of the world's largest wireless operators 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. HOW TO NOMINATE: Nominations can be made online at www.cdg.org. The deadline for nominations is October 24, 2003. FOR MORE INFORMATION: For additional information, please contact Valerie Christopherson or Ricca Silverio of the CDG News Bureau at (714) 540-1030 or by e-mail at vchristopherson@bockpr.com or rsilverio@bockpr.com.