CTIA WIRELESS 2008(R) Opens with Big Announcements, New Devices and a Glimpse of the Wireless Future.Keynotes Today by Top Mobile Executives from Sprint, Verizon Wireless Cellco Partnership, doing business as Verizon Wireless, owns and operates the second largest wireless telecommunications network in the United States, based on total wireless customers. , Virgin Group, Microsoft LAS VEGAS Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. -- CTIA (1) See CompTIA. (2) (Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association, Washington, DC, www.ctia.org, www.wow-com.com) A membership organization founded in 1984 that is involved with regulatory and public affairs issues in the wireless industry. WIRELESS 2008[R], a dynamic global marketplace showcasing the latest in mobile content, products and services, opened today with more than 1,200 international exhibiting companies and a stellar keynote lineup of elite executives from Sprint Nextel Sprint Nextel Corporation (NYSE: S) is one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world. With 55 million subscribers, Sprint Nextel operates the third largest wireless telecommunications network in the United States (based on total wireless customers), behind , Verizon Wireless, Microsoft and Virgin Group. CTIA WIRELESS takes place this week at the Las Vegas Convention Center The Las Vegas Convention Center is owned and operated by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and is located in Clark County, Nevada. It is one of the largest Convention centers in the world. At the end of 2004, the center had 3. from April 1-3. From the keynote stage this morning, Sprint's CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Dan Hesse unveiled Samsung's Instinct SPH-M800 handset and RIM's Curve 8330 with GPS. He also reiterated the company's plans to build a WiMAX network. Robbie Bach, president of Microsoft's entertainment and devices division, announced upgrades for Windows Mobile The Windows platform from Microsoft for handheld devices, including PDAs, cellphones and Portable Media Centers. See Pocket PC, Pocket PC Phone Edition, Smartphone and Portable Media Center. Professional 6.1 and Internet Explorer Mobile Internet Explorer Mobile or IE Mobile (formerly named Pocket Internet Explorer or PIE before Windows Mobile 5.0)[1] is an Internet browser developed by Microsoft for Pocket PC and Handheld PC that comes loaded by default with Windows Mobile and ver. 6. Verizon Wireless CEO Lowell McAdam Lowell McAdam is the Chief Executive Officer of the American mobile phone company, Verizon Wireless. He was named to this position in January, 2007 after serving since 2000 as the COO for Verizon Wireless. addressed industry momentum and the need to allow wireless to remain free from burdensome government regulation. Sir Richard Branson, founder and chairman of Virgin Group, discussed the coming growth of the prepaid market in light of the current economic situation. He also addressed the opportunities for MNVOs, like Virgin Mobile, to capitalize on brand loyalty. "The wireless revolution is here," said Robert Mesirow, CTIA vice president and show director. "This year's show is our most exciting ever as exhibitors and keynoters address the current and future technology developments that are making the mobile lifestyle a reality. From LTE (Long Term Evolution) See 3GPP. and WiMAX to code scanning and converged services, all of the developments that are improving the ways we communicate are on display here in Las Vegas." More than 40,000 attendees are on hand this week to view exhibitor offerings that span the device, infrastructure, enabling technology, entertainment and business application sectors. Attendees from more than 125 countries will experience the evolution of wireless technologies from CTIA educational sessions to exhibits. Keynote Lineup Wednesday, April 2 keynote speakers include Arun Sarin, CEO of Vodafone and Marco Boerries, president of Yahoo! Mobile. An infrastructure panel that focuses on real-world plans and technology developments hastening the availability of 4G services for mobile subscribers will be moderated by Lowell McAdam, CEO of Verizon Wireless. Panelists include Patricia Russo, CEO of Alcatel Lucent; Carl-Henric Svanberg, CEO of Ericsson; and Mike Zafirovski, CEO of Nortel. On Thursday, April 3, former U.S. senators and presidential candidates John Edwards and Fred Thompson will take the stage at 9:30 a.m. to discuss impressions from the campaign trail. About CTIA WIRELESS 2008([R]) As the premier global event representing the $500 billion global wireless industry and the largest wireless show in the world, CTIA WIRELESS 2008 brings together all industries affected by wireless technology for three days of intense learning and networking. Visit www.ctia.org/ctiawireless. CTIA -The Wireless Association([R]) is the international association for the wireless telecommunications industry, representing carriers, manufacturers and wireless Internet providers. CTIA is also recognized as the premiere producer of two annual technology events representing the complete wireless, mobile and Internet industries: CTIA WIRELESS 2008 takes place in Las Vegas April 1-3; CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment 2008 takes place in San Francisco September 10-12. 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