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.
The CDG logo is available at http://www.primezone.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=2911