Conference to Highlight Commercial Deployment of CDMA Networks Around the World

COSTA MESA, CA - The CDMA Development Group (CDG) today announced that it will host the first CDMA North American Regional Congress at the Century Plaza Hotel and Tower in Los Angeles on December 4-6, 1996.

The conference will focus on the operational success of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) digital wireless communications networks around the world. With over 60% market share in the U.S., CDMA has already secured the dominant position in the North American wireless market.

Representatives of the leading telecommunications service providers around the world will discuss the strategies and operational issues that contribute to successful CDMA cellular, wireless local loop and PCS system implementations. The conference will highlight the commercial deployment of CDMA systems by carriers such as 360. Communications, AirTouch, Bell Atlantic NYNEX Mobile, and Sprint Spectrum. The agenda will also include discussions of commercial deployments in South Korea, where CDMA subscriber levels are expected to reach 1 million by year's end, and Hong Kong.

Leading industry analysts will provide insights on positioning CDMA in the marketplace and leveraging the competitive advantages of CDMA. Executives of leading subscriber and network equipment manufacturers are also scheduled to attend to provide updates on handset availability and the latest developments in network equipment.

Attendees will have the unique opportunity to take "drive tours" of up to three different commercial CDMA cellular and PCS systems to experience call quality under real-world mobile conditions.

Prior to the main conference, the world's leading CDMA experts will conduct seminars on CDMA tailored for both technical and non-technical professionals. Also, a large-scale exhibition of the latest equipment for wireless local loop systems, data transmission and other emerging applications will be held in conjunction with the conference.