CTIA Wireless 2009

It’s one of the biggest cell-phone shows in the world. Scheduled for April 1-3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, CTIA Wireless 2009 will play host to more than 1000 exhibitors and more than 40,000 attendees from 125 countries, all involved in the wireless industry. Keynote speakers will include luminaries like Robert Bach of Microsoft and former Vice President Al Gore. On top of that, the show will offer galas, awards, and perhaps most importantly, tutorial sessions so you can learn all about applying the hottest technology to your latest design.

It’s enough to cause some serious information overload, but don’t worry. Editor in Chief Lou Frenzel will be on the scene. Be sure to keep clicking here for his daily reports right from the show floor. Also, the Mobile Dev & Design news staff will be reporting on key news and product announcements. So, check back here every day for the latest scoops right from Las Vegas. And for more information on the show, go to www.ctiawireless.com


Editor's Reports:

Wireless Trends And Directions Emerge At CTIA

I like the International CTIA Wireless show. It does a good job of pointing the direction for the cellular industry and showcasing the latest products and services. Attendance in Las Vegas was down to 34,000, compared to 44,000 last year. Yet the show was very positive and upbeat overall as key trends like touchscreens, app stores, netbooks, WiMAX, TV, and M2M seem to defy the global economic downturn. ...

International CTIA Wireless 2009, Day 2: Data, WiMAX, And Netbooks On The Move

The second day of the International CTIA Wireless 2009 conference in Las Vegas brought keynoters with bright outlooks for key areas of the industry. Steve Largent of CTIA discussed the growth in data service revenue. Ben Wolff of Clearwire was optimistic about WiMAX’s future. Eric Topol, director of the Scripps Translational Science Institute looked at wireless medical apps. And, Robert Boch of Microsoft examined the growing netbook phenomenon. ...

Extra, Extra, Get Your Latest International CTIA Wireless 2009 News Here!

The International CTIA Wireless 2009 conference is a great way to get a sense of what is happening in the wireless space, ranging from the cellular business to allied technologies like Wi-Fi and WiMAX. And the first day of the conference did not disappoint me with encouraging keynotes from Steve Largent of CTIA, Robert Dotson of T-Mobile, Ivan Seidenberg of Verizon Communications, and Mike Lazaridis of Research in Motion. ...

Get Educated At International CTIA Wireless 2009

Scheduled for April 1-3 in Las Vegas, International CTIA Wireless is one of the largest cell-phone shows in the world. Its organizers expect more than 40,000 attendees, though that may be optimistic considering how the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona usually sees more than 50,000 attendees but only got just over 40,000 in February due to the current economic conditions. But CTIA will present a significant show in any case, with more than 1200 exhibitors expected. ...


News from CTIA:

Motorola Demonstrates 700-MHz LTE Network At CTIA

Showing off the standard’s next-generation wireless broadband capabilities, Motorola deployed a live 700-MHz LTE demonstration network in Las Vegas during the International CTIA Wireless 2009 show. During the LTE Live Drive tour, visitors experienced the real-life performance of LTE in an urban environment....

3GPPP LTE Femtocell Testing Demonstrated At CTIA Wireless

Rohde & Schwarz will demonstrate Long-Term Evolution (LTE) frequency-division duplexing (FDD) testing capabilities based on mimoOn’s newest femtocell design at booth 6033 at the CTIA Wireless 2009 show in Las Vegas this week. The compact test setup features the R&S SMBV100A vector signal generator and the R&S FSV signal analyzer, which generate and analyze LTE signals that meet the newest specification. ...

GSM PHY Reference Design Debuts At CTIA Wireless 2009

Cambridge Consultants will demonstrate its Centaur GSM physical-layer (PHY) reference design at this week’s CTIA Wireless 2009 show in Las Vegas. Centaur enables the development of advanced cellular basestations and femtocells that incorporate 2G and 2.75G capability, the company says, addressing the ultra-low-cost, mass-market, and integration requirements of the developing world. ...

International CTIA Wireless 2009 Announces Emerging Technology Awards Finalists

The organizers of International CTIA Wireless 2009, scheduled for April 1-3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, have announced the finalists for the fourth annual Emerging Technology (E-Tech) Awards. Also, online voting is now open for the Best in Show Award....

Test Set Adds EDGE Capabilities

The 2201 ProLock GSM and WCDMA communications test set from Willtek Communications now supports EDGE measurements, enabling retailers and repair shops to check and repair EDGE-enabled phones....

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