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CTIA 2014: Super Mobility Week Details

We had a fantastic 2013 show in Las Vegas this week, but we’ve already been planning ahead for MobileCON 2013 and of course, CTIA 2014: Super Mobility Week. After nearly two years of research and surveys, this decision to move our show to September 9, 10 & 11 2014 has been supported by everyone – [...]

CTIA 2013: Brightstar on Social Sharing to Purchasing

Marcelo Claure, Chairman and CEO of Brightstar, discusses how Viva Movil has combined social sharing and purchasing to appeal to the modern Latino during the CTIA 2013 day two keynote panel session, “Mobile and the Fastest Growing Consumer Segment: The Modern Latino.” Visit the CTIA 2013 highlights website for more videos, pictures and conference coverage.

CTIA Statement on the Mobile Device Theft Deterrence Act

Today, Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) introduced the Mobile Device Theft Deterrence Act. Following introduction of the legislation, I said: “CTIA welcomes Senator Schumer’s introduction of the Mobile Device Theft Deterrence Act. Stemming the problem of device theft requires a multi-faceted effort and this bill is a key part of what is necessary. Together with the [...]

Mario Lopez at CTIA 2013

Moderating the CTIA 2013 day two keynote panel session, “Mobile and the Fastest Growing Consumer Segment: The Modern Latino,” host and producer Mario Lopez talks about his personal connection to the Latino market. Visit the CTIA 2013 highlights website for more videos, pictures and conference coverage.

Jennifer Lopez at CTIA 2013

Entertainer and Chairman and CEO of Nuyorican Inc. Jennifer Lopez talks about the $1.2 trillion purchasing power of the Latino population during the CTIA 2013 day two keynote panel session, “Mobile and the Fastest Growing Consumer Segment: The Modern Latino.” Visit the CTIA 2013 highlights website for more videos, pictures and conference coverage.

CTIA 2013: Service for Latinos from Verizon Wireless

Marni Walden, EVP and Chief Operating Officer of Verizon Wireless, discusses how Verizon can deliver advanced services during the CTIA 2013 day two keynote panel session, “Mobile and the Fastest Growing Consumer Segment: The Modern Latino.” Visit the CTIA 2013 highlights website for more videos, pictures and conference coverage.

CTIA 2013: JLo, Latinos and Social Day Two Headlines

Hollywood meets mobile highlights the second day of CTIA2013. Entertainer and entrepreneur Jennifer Lopez and Verizon Wireless announced their new initiative, Viva Movil with Jennifer Lopez, Blackboard founder Michael Chasen discussed his newest mobile venture, and FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel is focused on spectrum. Visit the CTIA 2013 highlights website for more videos, pictures and [...]

SmartCalls Top Choice in CTIA Competition

We’ve all received a call on our mobile device at an inconvenient time to answer it, and wanted to be able to somehow communicate with the person on the other. Tip Solutions President John Braun explains his company’s SmartCall service, which was the first place winner of the CTIA Wireless Innovations Open Mic Startup Throw [...]

Consumers Critical Line of Cyber Defense

The United States ranks among the world’s best in terms of protecting mobile devices from malware and viruses, due in large part to industry’s focus on cybersecurity. However, TeleCommunication Systems SVP and CTO Drew Morin believes consumers play an equally important role in the fight, and details measures they should take to protect themselves. Visit [...]

Ericsson Wows with “Window of Opportunity”

Connectivity is the name of the game in the mobile environment, and Ericsson has a fascinating demonstration of embedded technology in its “Window of Opportunity,” an illustration of its concept of a Networked Society.   Visit the CTIA 2013 highlights website for more videos, pictures and conference coverage.

FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel on Spectrum

Traditional and incentive spectrum auctions can and must happen in a timely fashion, according to FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel. The commissioner talks about the importance of sticking to a timetable for those auctions, text-to-911, and the importance of always making consumers the top priority when it comes to communications policy. Visit the CTIA 2013 highlights [...]

CTIA 2013: Smart Homes: Is “Light” on with Consumers?

New applications and solutions are allowing utilities to better manage their operations and improve customer service and billing. But how receptive are consumers to the changes and new capabilities coming their way? J.D. Power and Associates Senior Director of Smart Energy David Steele talks about the challenges, impediments, and opportunities in the burgeoning world of [...]

CTIA 2013: Day Three

It’s the final day of CTIA 2013 and it’s been a great week  in Las Vegas. With fresh and innovative speakers, exhibitors and experts talking about the hottest topics in mobile, the changes from our show team has been exciting and popular. Today’s keynote is a Fireside Chat with actor, tech investor and producer Ashton [...]

CTIA 2013: MicrosStrategy on Mobile Identity

During his keynote presentation on day one, Founder, Chairman & CEO of MicroStrategy and the author of The Mobile Wave Michael Saylor discusses a trend he sees in identity, particularly how financial and government services will begin to use this emerging service.   Visit the CTIA 2013 highlights website for more videos, pictures and conference [...]

AT&T “It Can Wait” Texting Simulator

We all know how dangerous texting while driving can be. But, taking a spin behind-the-wheel of the AT&T Texting Simulator in the Corporate Philanthropy Pavilion reinforces the need to remember that when it comes to texting and driving, “It Can Wait.” Visit the CTIA 2013 highlights website for more videos, pictures and conference coverage.

CTIA 2013: GM on Wireless in the Car

During the Power Panel on day one, President and Global Connected Consumer of General Motors Mary Chan discusses how the company is working with the wireless industry to integrate applications into a vehicle. Visit the CTIA 2013 highlights website for more videos, pictures and conference coverage.

CTIA 2013: Qualcomm on Data Traffic, Innovation

Peggy Johnson, EVP and President of Global Market Development of Qualcomm, discusses her company’s solutions to the immense increase in data traffic during the Power Panel on day one of CTIA 2013. Visit the CTIA 2013 highlights website for more videos, pictures and conference coverage.

CTIA 2013: U.S. Cellular, Alcatel-Lucent on Privacy and Identity

During the Power Panel on day one of CTIA 2013, CTIA 2013 Chairwoman and President and CEO of U.S. Cellular Mary Dillon and Allison Cerra, VP of Global Marketing and Communications at Alcatel-Lucent, discuss the fine line between privacy and allowing users to define their identity.  

Congrats to the Startup Throw Down Winners!

Designed as an opportunity to showcase the innovative and disruptive startups, the Throw Down began with a lighting round of 13 companies who were each given one minute to present. After the lighting round, audience members voted via text for five finalists and each gave a five-minute presentation on their technology or innovation. Following the [...]

CTIA Announces 2013 E-Tech Award Winners

Hosted by CNBC Technology Correspondent Jon Fortt, the eighth annual awards ceremony, held on the show floor at the Las Vegas Sands Expo & Convention Center, honored the industry’s most innovative new wireless products and services in mobile apps, consumer electronics, enterprise & vertical markets and network technology. In addition to the winners of the [...]

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