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International CTIA WIRELESS 2010 Opens with a Focus on 4G

Among the new product and service introductions announced at the show are: The HTC Supersonic 4G phone for Sprint; the Motorola i1 -- the first push-to-talk Android phone; the Samsung Galaxy S smartphone; LG's Remarq eco-friendly phone; Clearwire's WiMAX-enabled netbook; the availability of Skype Mobile for Verizon Wireless 3G handsets; and expanded markets for the Clearwire/Sprint WiMAX service.

"4G is the dominant theme this year, with exhibitors, speakers and attendees talking about the power of the mobile network - and the ways it is affecting every aspect of our lives," said Robert Mesirow, vice president and show director for CTIA. "From mobile money applications to mobile television, we'll see innovative uses of wireless technology for business and personal life, and a range of new devices."

CTIA - The Wireless Assocation and participating carrier companies, led by America Movil and Telefonica, also announced the launch of a new Latin America common short code (CSC) initiative. The Latin America CSC Web sites (www.latinshortcodes.com or www.codigoscortos.com) serve as a one-stop-shop for businesses that want to connect with the more than 400 million wireless subscribers in Latin America. A centralized CSC registry will be managed by CTIA, and will provide administrative responsibilities related to all facets of securing a short code including application, receipt, assignment and renewal or expiration.

Keynotes

Remarks from the keynote stage focused on mobile data, broadband and the ways that wireless technologies are impacting mobile life. FCC Chairman Julius Genachoswki delivered taped remarks on the national broadband plan and the plans to release an additional 500 MHz of spectrum to the wireless industry and the establishment of the 700 MHz national first responder broadband network.

2010 CTIA Chairman Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets and Randall Stephenson, chairman, CEO and president of AT&T Inc. each discussed the explosive growth of mobile data and the innovations - from enterprise technologies that bring the power of the desktop to the mobile device to mobile video services - that are fueling the growth in mobile data revenues.

Inaki Urdangarín, chairman of Telefónica Internacional, USA Inc. discussed the power of the mobile internet to change societies, deliver connectivity to under-served markets and drive innovation.

J.K. Shin, president, Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., discussed the explosion of smartphones, the need for a better mobile user experience and the opportunity for mobile content.

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Celebrating 25 years as the premier global mobile marketplace, International CTIA WIRELESS 2010 brings together all industries advanced by wireless technology for three days of intense business, learning and networking in Las Vegas, March 23-25. International CTIA WIRELESS IT&E 2010 takes place in San Francisco, October 6-8. Visit www.ctiashow.com.

CTIA-The Wireless Association is an international organization representing the wireless communications industry. Membership in the association includes wireless carriers and their suppliers, as well as providers and manufacturers of wireless data services and products. CTIA advocates on behalf of its members at all levels of government. The association also coordinates the industry's voluntary best practices and initiatives, and produces the industry's leading tradeshows. CTIA was founded in 1984 and is based in Washington, D.C. Visit www.ctia.org.

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