CTIA WIRELESS 2005 Proudly Announces Wireless Widgets Showcase

12 March 2005

The CTIA Wireless Widgets Showcase returns to the CTIA WIRELESS 2005 exhibit floor, this time with nearly 20 of the latest advancements in wireless technology from some of the most innovative companies in the industry. CTIA-The Wireless Association(TM) collected a unique sampling of products from member companies and CTIA WIRELESS 2005 exhibitors and will showcase the products for attendees of the three-day event, held March 14-16 in New Orleans. Attendees will have the opportunity to pick their favorite Wireless Widgets by text messaging their votes to the common short code WIDGT.

"Wireless Widgets is the one-stop shop for busy attendees to see a sampling of what the CTIA WIRELESS 2005 exhibit floor has to offer. In between the various meetings, seminars and sessions at the show, attendees can visit the Showcase to view and test out the latest wireless innovations. This year's Showcase highlights the growing trends and diversity in wireless, such as streaming video, megapixel phones, MP3 players, printers and more. Make sure to stop by the Wireless Widgets Showcase and don't forget to cast a vote for your favorite Widget," said Steve Largent, CTIA President & CEO.

Live demonstrations of the Wireless Widgets Showcase will be held on Monday, March 14 and Tuesday, March 15 at Booth 4247. Attendees can vote for their favorite Wireless Widgets by sending a text message to WIDGT (94348) and casting a ballot. The Winning Wireless Widget will be announced from the Day 3 Keynote Stage, only at CTIA WIRELESS 2005. CTIA thanks Mobliss for powering the voting application.

This year's Wireless Widgets Showcase includes:

-- A630 from Motorola

-- CDM 8940 from UTStarcom Personal Communications

-- Cellulounger from Cellulounger

-- EasyShare Printer Dock Plus from Eastman Kodak Company

-- eView Link from Espre Solutions, Inc.

-- F9100 from LG Mobile

-- Firefly from Firefly Mobile, Inc.

-- Global Pet Finder powered by Syniverse

-- Hiptop 2 from Danger

-- Mobile Freedom Headset from Logitech

-- BLNC Bluetooth Car Kit IHF1000 from Motorola

-- PCS Vision(TM) Multimedia Phone MM-5600 from Sprint PCS

-- SGH-p207 from Samsung

-- VX8000 from LG Mobile and Verizon Wireless

-- SGH-p735 from Samsung

-- XV 6600 from UTStarcom Personal Communications

-- SP500 from Jabra

-- And More! Visit Booth 4247 to See all of the CTIA Wireless Widgets

The CTIA Wireless Widgets Showcase will be on display only at CTIA WIRELESS 2005, the world's largest wireless trade show, featuring more than one mile in exhibit space. This year, the show will take place at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, March 14-16. Register now to network with industry leaders, regulators, technologists and reporters at the one place that draws the best of wireless - CTIA WIRELESS 2005. For more information about CTIA WIRELESS 2005, including registration, travel and housing, and session details, please visit our Web site www.ctia.org.

The CTIA Wireless Widgets voting application was powered by Mobliss. Mobliss is an innovative mobile media and infrastructure company, deploying entertainment and information services via wireless networks to connect brands with attentive, accessible consumers.

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CTIA is the international association for the wireless telecommunications industry, representing carriers, manufacturers and wireless Internet providers.

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