Members of the CDMA Development Group (CDG) set the direction of CDG activities, guide the development of CDMA2000® standards, and develop plans for the interoperation of current CDMA technologies with next-generation mobile broadband solutions.

CDG membership at the Executive Board level offers the opportunity to participate in setting the priorities of the CDG. The Executive Board, comprised of senior executives from leading CDMA operators and equipment suppliers, overseas the work of the technical teams and special interest groups.

The opportunity for operators to contribute to the strategic planning efforts of the CDG ensures that requirements are being prioritized to meet their needs and are communicated to a broad community of vendor and equipment manufacturers. Operators also have access to CDG resources and services, for business development, regulator support, handset procurement and roaming, through dedicated CDG teams.

Membership benefits for vendors include the advantage of obtaining first-hand real requirements from CDMA operators and the opportunity to interact with other vendors and manufacturers who are producing CDMA equipment, software, services and applications. Member networking can assist product development and service planning efforts.

CDG teams currently are involved in areas including global handset requirements for CDMA, handset aggregation, international roaming, and CDMA evolution. New teams and special interest groups (e.g., AWS, Open Mobile Handsets, CDMA450) are formed as needed to address current issues.

The CDG engages in proactive public relations and marketing campaigns to promote the benefits of CDMA technologies and to keep the industry and media apprised of their market position and continued growth. Using media and analyst relations, articles in trade and business journals and information through our website, emails, events and targeted mailings, the CDG delivers a consistent message regarding the successes, capabilities and evolution of CDMA technologies.

As a key part of the marketing initiative, the CDG hosts conferences and forums online and across the globe. Member companies participate in these events to reach audiences of thousands of people around the world.

CDG membership is open to carrier and vendor companies that are involved in the development and deployment of CDMA2000 based systems. The basis for acceptance includes the applicant's:

• Current involvement in developing CDMA products and/or services
• Intent to foster cooperation and teamwork in the definition of CDMA features, services, technical requirements and other activities that will promote the availability of CDMA to the consumer