Based on astounding demand, CTIA expanded into a new hall, Hall G, to accommodate the growing number of companies who know their presence at CTIA is essential to their commercial profile. Among other things, the expansion represents the infiltration of mobile into business plans across vertical industries and the importance of International CTIA WIRELESS 2012 to make the right connections.

As the city of New Orleans prepares for the influx of more than 40,000 mobile industry professionals, CTIA show management has advised attendees and exhibitors to book flights and hotels as soon as possible.

“International CTIA WIRELESS 2012 reflects the North American mobile industry that is the epicenter of innovation, investment and revenue,” said Robert Mesirow, vice president and show director of CTIA. “Our new timing later in the spring and the popularity of New Orleans have contributed to unprecedented pre-event buzz, which will continue to build as we announce keynotes, educational programming and other event highlights.”

About CTIA Shows
CTIA Shows bring together all industries advanced by wireless technology for intense business, learning and networking. International CTIA WIRELESS® takes place May 8-10, 2012 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La. CTIA ENTERPRISE & APPLICATIONS takes place Oct. 9-11, 2012 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, Calif. Visit www.ctiashows.com.

About CTIA
CTIA–The Wireless Association® (www.ctia.org) is an international organization representing the wireless communications industry. Membership in the association includes wireless carriers and their suppliers, as well as providers and manufacturers of wireless data services and products. CTIA advocates on behalf of its members at all levels of government. The association also coordinates the industry–s voluntary best practices and initiatives, and sponsors the industry–s leading wireless tradeshows. CTIA was founded in 1984 and is based in Washington, D.C. Visit www.ctia.org.

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