The CDMA450 SIG is an industry initiative led by the CDMA Development Group (CDG) to support the evolution and global deployments of CDMA450 worldwide. It was formed as a result of an unanimous vote by International 450 Association (IA450) members to merge with the CDG on 12th June 2008. The first CDMA450 SIG meeting took place in November 2008 and met with a strong support from the industry. The CDMA450 SIG team brings together a diverse group of operators, as well as infrastructure, device, application and chipset vendors, who share a common goal to grow the global market for CDMA450 services and to ensure that the needs of the market are fully addressed. The key activities of the group include:

Regulatory:

• Work with International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and other regulatory and technical forums on matters related to the 450 MHz spectrum allocation and harmonization and the inclusion of CDMA450
• Promote the 450 MHz band for wireless services
• Support members in influencing national authorities for use of the 450MHz band worldwide for wireless applications

Commercial:

• Provide technical and deployment information to operators that are considering the use of CDMA450, including migration from NMT
• Support existing CDMA450 operators in system upgrades and optimization
• Support members in developing services such as: telephony (voice); data communications; PAMR Services and Wireless Local Loop (WLL)
• Encourage network and terminal vendors to develop, manufacture and market CDMA450 products
• Assist network and terminal vendors in assessing the market potential
• Provide financial institutions and shareholders considering investments in CDMA450 with value proposition information

Public Relations:

• Promote the use of 450 MHz frequency band for CDMA450 to media and industry analysts

For more information contact: CDMA450SIGinfo@cdg.org or visit the Member Only section.