Appendix

Additional Resources

This appendix provides additional sources of data and information that may be useful in crafting a forward-looking assessment of the Telecom sector. Although most major Telecom developments are covered in mainstream business newspapers like The Wall Street Journal, the sites listed in this appendix provide opportunities to obtain more detailed information. This list is by no means exhaustive but includes some of the more common sites you are likely to use.

Industry Associations

CDMA Development Group (CDG)

www.cdg.org

CDG is an international consortium of companies that jointly define the technical requirements for the evolution of CDMA2000 and complementary 4G systems, as well as interoperability with other emerging wireless technologies.

COMPTEL

www.comptel.org

COMPTEL represents communications service providers and their supplier partners. COMPTEL advances its members’ interests through trade shows, networking, education, and policy advocacy before Congress, the Federal Communications Commission, and the courts.

CTIA—The Wireless Association

www.ctia.org

CTIA is an international nonprofit membership organization that represents the wireless communications industry. It advocates on behalf of its members at all levels of government.

GSM Association

www.gsmworld.com

GSMA is an association of mobile operators and related companies devoted to supporting the standardization, deployment, and promotion of the GSM mobile telephone system.

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