ADVISORY, Nov. 12, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
WHAT: The annual 3G CDMA North America Regional Conference kicks off next week in San Diego, California. This year's conference will cover the current progress and success of CDMA2000(r), and explore future opportunities with mobile broadband and broadcast solutions, including CDMA2000 network interoperability with LTE and Mobile WiMAX. The event features an outstanding speaker line-up of wireless operators, infrastructure and device vendors, content providers and industry analysts who will share their perspectives on the mobile marketplace. Speakers include executives from: Aeris Communications Kyocera Wireless RSB, Ltd. AirCell MetroPCS Sprint Airvana Metrum Technologies TELUS Mobility Alcatel-Lucent Mobile Ecosystem Transaction Wireless Andrew Seybold, Inc. Mobile Satellite Ventures Verizon Wireless Buzzwire Mooreland Partners LLC Virgin Mobile USA Commnet Wireless Motorola WiMAX Forum FusionOne Nex-Tech Wireless Wichorus Google Nielsen Mobile Wireless In-Stat Huawei Technologies Nortel ZTE iGillott Research Pocket Communications 3GPP LG Electronics Qualcomm In addition, this year's event will feature a cocktail and networking reception, where the 3G CDMA Industry Achievement Awards will be presented, on Wednesday, November 19, at Confidential Restaurant in San Diego. WHO: The CDMA Development Group is a trade association formed to foster the worldwide development, implementation and use of CDMA2000 technologies. The more than 140 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 CDMA2000 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 CDMA2000-related matters. For more information about the CDG, contact the CDG News Bureau at +1-949-428-8221, or visit the CDG Web site at www.cdg.org. To view the latest conference agenda, please visit the event Web site at www.cdg.org/NARC_2008. WHEN: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 - Thursday, November 20, 2008 WHERE: The US Grant 326 Broadway San Diego, California 92101 Phone: +1 619 232 3121 PRESS INQUIRIES: To register for the event, please contact the CDG News Bureau at +1 949-428-8221 or cdg@bockpr.com
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