ADVISORY, Aug. 25, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
WHAT: The CDMA Development Group (CDG) will host a live,
interactive Webcast to provide an update on Open Market
Handsets (OMH) for CDMA2000(r). The Webcast will discuss
this important industry initiative, part of CDG's Global
Handset Requirements for CDMA (GHRC) effort, that will
streamline the future procurement and provisioning of
CDMA2000 devices that utilize R-UIM cards.
Key topics will include:
-- Overview and market objectives of OMH
-- Trial results in India, Indonesia and Bangladesh
-- Operator preparations
-- Manufacturer support from handset OEMs and R-UIM
card vendors
-- OMH-enabled device certification process
-- Operator network testing process
-- CDMA Certification Forum (CCF) update
WHO: James Person, chief operating officer of the CDG, will
moderate the discussion.
Panelists include:
-- Bill Dahnke, representing CDG, OMH
-- David Hind, representing CDG, GHRC
The CDMA Development Group (www.cdg.org) is a trade
association formed to foster the worldwide development,
implementation and use of CDMA2000 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 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.
WHEN: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 - The live Webcast will begin
at 8:30 a.m. PDT (11:30 a.m. EDT, 3:30 p.m. GMT) and last
approximately one hour, with the opportunity to submit
questions online.
WHERE: Participation is limited and pre-registration is required.
Contact the CDG News Bureau at + 1 949-428-8221, or
cdg@bockpr.com to obtain information on the Webcast and to
register for the event.
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