Cingular Wireless President and CEO Stephen Carter Rounds out Line-Up of 2003 International CES Keynotes.

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2003 International CES

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2002

Carter Joins Four Top Electronics Visionaries in Phenomenal

Line-up of CES Keynote Presentations

The 2003 International CES, the largest consumer technology tradeshow in the world, announced that Stephen Carter, president and CEO of Cingular Wireless, will present a keynote address on Friday, January 10 at 9:00 a.m. in the Las Vegas Hilton Theater. The 2003 International CES, produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), will be held January 9-12 in Las Vegas, Nev.

"Cingular's wireless expertise has enabled consumers to connect with family and friends, and at the same time, simplify the experience through next-generation technology and excellent customer service," said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of CEA. "Stephen Carter's presence complements an exciting line-up of wireless exhibitors, conference sessions and technology pavilions making CES the dominant event for anyone in the realm of wireless technology."

Carter, Cingular's first-ever CEO, has helped mold the company into the second largest wireless company in the United States. Cingular Wireless now serves more than 22 million voice and data customers across the United States and provides cellular/PCS service in 43 of the top 50 markets nationwide.

Under Carter's leadership, Cingular has become one of the most recognizable brand names in the United States. After SBC Communications and BellSouth created the joint venture to form Cingular, there were 11 disparate brands operating regionally. Carter oversaw the integration of the brands and the formation of the nation's second largest wireless carrier.

Carter has focused his management of Cingular around sound financial management and creative corporate development opportunities. He is an advocate for wireless data and the worldwide GSM wireless standard, including third generation (3G) services. Carter has moved Cingular solidly on track to provide 3G data services by late 2003.

Carter also has served as president of SBC Wireless as well as president of strategic markets for SBC Operations Inc. and was in charge of SBC's national-local operations, SBC long distance and data communications.

Carter joins Sony COO Kunitake Ando; Intel CEO Craig Barrett; Texas Instruments Chairman, President and CEO Tom Engibous; and Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates in the powerhouse line-up of 2003 International CES keynote presentations.

CES is North America's largest technology tradeshow by a factor of two. Recently, Tradeshow Week announced it was the largest show of any kind. The 2003 International CES will showcase the latest innovations from 2,000 international exhibitors in wireless communications, gaming, digital video, high-end or "extreme" audio, accessories, CE fashion, consumer technology networking, broadband, mobile electronics, content media, new business technology, delivery systems and the Internet.

Online registration is available at www.CESweb.org, the interactive source for CES information.

About CEA:

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) represents more than 1000 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing and distribution of audio, video, mobile electronics, wireless and landline communications, information technology, multimedia and accessory products, as well as related services that are sold through consumer channels. Combined, CEA's members account for more than $80 billion in annual sales. CEA's resources are available online at www.CE.org, the definitive source for information about the consumer electronics industry.

CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES -- Defining Technology's Future. All profits from CES are reinvested into industry services, including technical training and education, industry promotion, engineering standards development, market research and legislative advocacy.

UPCOMING EVENTS

 --  CEA Fall Conference and Industry Forum
     October 13-16, 2002, San Francisco, CA

 --  Electronic House Expo - Fall
     November 11-14, 2002, Long Beach, CA

 --  2003 International CES -- Defining Technology's  Future
     January 9-12, 2003, Las Vegas, NV

 --  Electronic House Expo - Spring
     February 26-March 1, 2003, Orlando, FL

 --  CEA 2003 Winter Technology & Standards Forum
     February 24-February 28, 2003, Scottsdale, AZ

 --  2003 CEA Winter Summit
     March 4-6, 2003, St. Regis Aspen, Aspen, CO

 --  HDTV Summit & the Academy of DTV Pioneers 2002 Awards
     March 10, 2003, Renaissance Hotel, Washington, DC

 --  Asian Home Electronics Fair
     May 14-17, 2003, Shanghai, China

 --  7th Annual Consumer Electronics CEO Summit
     June 18-20, 2003, Vail, CO

 --  CEA 2003 Summer Technology & Standards Forum
     August 1-4, 2003, Location TBA

 --  CEA Industry Forum & Fall Conference
     September 14-17, 2003, Carlsbad, CA