ADVISORY, Oct. 3, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) --
WHAT: Leading CDMA2000(r) operators will be participating in a
webcast hosted by the CDMA Development Group (CDG)
(www.cdg.org) to discuss the future of 3G. CDMA2000 is the
most advanced and widely deployed 3G technology today. The
technology's evolution path offers operators a
two-to-three year lead in the introduction of enhanced
voice, multimedia and data services. The industry is on
the accelerated path to advanced mobile broadband services
with 89 operators who have deployed or are deploying
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO. Several CDMA2000 operators have
committed to deploying the next evolution within this path,
1xEV-DO Rev A, by the end of this year.
Key topics to be discussed during the Web cast include:
-- CDMA2000 leadership in 3G and each operator's commitment
to continue rolling out advanced voice, multimedia and
broadband data services
-- Views on the existing CDMA2000 business environment and
its ecosystem
-- The uptake of 1xEV-DO Release 0 broadband data services
by consumers and enterprises and the demand for enhanced
3G broadband data services
-- An overview of the CDMA2000 evolution path and its
progress towards delivering IP-based voice and advanced
mobile broadband services
-- Commitment towards delivering CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev A
services, which operators will deploy it, and what
devices and services should be expected
WHO: Iain Gillott, founder and president of iGR, will moderate
the discussion. Operator executive participants include:
Perry LaForge, Executive Director, CDMA Development Group
Dr. Zhengmao Li, Director of the Board and Vice President,
China Unicom
Steve Falk, Vice President, Global Standards, Sprint Nextel
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), or
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 (714) 540-1030, or
cdg@bockpr.com to obtain information on the Webcast and to
register for the event.