CTIA-The Wireless Association

WASHINGTON, June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- CTIA-The Wireless Association® announced Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Chris Guttman-McCabe has been promoted to Executive Vice President, and replaces Bobby Franklin, who was selected as the new President and CEO of the National Venture Capital Association. Scott Bergmann, Assistant Vice ... read more

LAS VEGAS, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Day three, the final day, of CTIA 2013, will feature Ashton Kutcher, passionate champion of new and emerging technologies and award-winning actor as its keynote speaker at CTIA 2013. (LOGO: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130325/DC83092LOGO) WHEN: The schedule listed below ... read more

LAS VEGAS, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A survey released today by CTIA-The Wireless Association® on day two of CTIA 2013(TM), found that what employees do, and what IT professionals think they are doing, are very different. On behalf of CTIA, Harris Interactive conducted the ... read more

LAS VEGAS, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On the second day of CTIA 2013(TM), CTIA-The Wireless Association® released its consumer survey on users' attitudes toward cybersecurity. Commissioned by CTIA, the Harris Interactive survey shows that 85 percent of consumers know their mobile devices are very or ... read more

LAS VEGAS, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- CTIA-The Wireless Association® developed two free consumer pamphlets with easy-to-follow tips so wireless users protect their mobile wallet apps and personal information when making transactions and before they recycle or donate their devices. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100629/DC28223LOGO-a) WHAT: As consumers increasingly use their mobile devices as wallets ... read more

LAS VEGAS, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Earlier this year, twelve-year-old developer Ethan Duggan debuted his LazyHusband app at SXSW. Duggan was a crowd favorite and has since been in development on the accompanying LazyWife and LazyKid apps to round out the LazyFamily set. Local to the ... read more

WASHINGTON, May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- CTIA-The Wireless Association® today announced partnerships with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) 2014 "Design and Construction Week" (DCW) and Parks Associates for the CTIA 2014(TM) Super Mobility Week, which debuts September 9, 10 & 11 at the Las ... read more

WASHINGTON, May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- CTIA-The Wireless Association® today released the final additions to CTIA 2013(TM) program taking place May 21-23, 2013 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas. From the CTIA Thought Leadership Conference to the partnership events being hosted throughout the week, CTIA ... read more

WASHINGTON, May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Upon Release of the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) Examining Ways to Address Contraband Cellphones in Prisons, CTIA-The Wireless Association® Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Christopher Guttman-McCabe said: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100629/DC28223LOGO-a) "We applaud the Commission for continuing the effort ... read more

WASHINGTON, May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, CTIA-The Wireless Association® released its semi-annual survey, which showed U.S. wireless providers increased their annual network investments from $25.3 billion in 2011 to $30.1 billion in 2012 (up 19 percent). The $30.1 billion is the highest amount since the survey began in 1985, ... read more

WASHINGTON, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After President Obama named Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Mignon Clyburn as acting Chairwoman, CTIA-The Wireless Association® President and CEO Steve Largent issued the following statement: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100629/DC28223LOGO-a) "On behalf of the wireless industry, we are pleased that Commissioner Clyburn has been ... read more

WASHINGTON, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/-- After President Obama nominated Tom Wheeler as Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman, CTIA-The Wireless Association® President and CEO Steve Largent issued the following statement: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100629/DC28223LOGO-a) "On behalf of the wireless industry, we congratulate Tom on today's announcement. Tom has a deep ... read more

WASHINGTON, April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- CTIA-The Wireless Association® today announced the finalists for its annual B!G Idea Awards. This year, the awards honor the mobile champions and visionaries who are transforming the mobile ecosystem. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130325/DC83092LOGO ) Over the last few weeks, members of the wireless industry voted online for their ... read more

WASHINGTON, April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- CTIA-The Wireless Association® today announced the finalists for the 2013 Emerging Technology (E-Tech) Awards, after receiving an all-time high number of submissions for the competition. The awards honor the industry's most innovative new wireless products and services in mobile apps, consumer electronics, enterprise & ... read more

WASHINGTON, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), CTIA-The Wireless Association® Vice President of Government Affairs Jot Carpenter said: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100629/DC28223LOGO-a) "CTIA congratulates Chairman Rogers and Congressman Ruppersberger on passage of their legislation, and we thank ... read more

WASHINGTON, April 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In response to the Federal Trade Commission filing its first case against unauthorized charges on consumers' mobile monthly bills, CTIA-The Wireless Association® Senior Vice President and General Counsel Michael Altschul said: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100629/DC28223LOGO-a) "CTIA commends the FTC for its action today to ... read more

WASHINGTON, April 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On October 17, 2011, CTIA and participating wireless providers announced a voluntary initiative that would provide consumers with free usage alerts to help them avoid unexpected overage charges. The four alerts were for voice, data, messaging and international service and were ... read more

WASHINGTON, April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Wireless technology continues to change the way that consumers interact with their money, whether it's through banking apps or how they pay for their purchases. CTIA-The Wireless Association® takes a look at mCommerce today and its potential for the future in the April edition ... read more

WASHINGTON, March 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- After the FCC released its Notice of Inquiry (NOI) on Radio Frequency (RF), CTIA Vice President of Public Affairs John Walls issued the following: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100629/DC28223LOGO-a ) "CTIA welcomes the FCC's focus on cellphones and health effects. In establishing RF emission requirements ... read more

WASHINGTON, March 29, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After the FCC released its Notice of Inquiry (NO) on Radio Frequency (RF), CTIA Vice President of Public Affairs John Walls issued the following: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100629/DC28223LOGO-a) "CTIA welcomes the FCC's focus on cellphones and health effects. In establishing RF emission requirements for wireless ... read more