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 1) LARGEST WIRELESS INDUSTRY SHOW, WIRELESS 98, BEGAN TODAY IN ATLANTA,

GA.

 2) CTIA AGAIN CALLS ON FCC TO TAKE ACTION ON WIRETAP STANDARDS

 3)  CTIA ASKS FCC FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN ENHANCED 9-1-1 RULES


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 WIRELESS 98 TO BEGIN NEXT WEEK IN ATLANTA
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 http://www.wow-com.com/professional/convention/

 CTIA's WIRELESS 98 is breaking all records.  Sessions at the largest,
 global wireless convention feature hot topics and top industry
 speakers.  On February 23-25, join the largest gathering of analysts,
 CEO's, equipment suppliers, hardware manufacturers, network operators,
 retailers, regulators, software developers and venture capitalists
from around the world for the most comprehensive wireless
 telecommunications exposition - - WIRELESS 98. It's only 6 days away!
 Don't miss it!

CTIA AGAIN CALLS ON FCC TO TAKE ACTION ON WIRETAP STANDARDS
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 http://www.wow-com.com/professional/WirelessDigest/

 The Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association has filed
 comments with the Federal Communications Commission again asking
 that it take several steps in regard to implementation of the federal
 Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act. CTIA points
 out that the telecommunications industry has moved forward
 towards timely implementation of the Act, but that the law enforcement
 community, represented by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, has
continued to delay the process.  Read it here.  Simply click above for
full text.


 CTIA ASKS FCC FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN ENHANCED 9-1-1 RULES
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 http://www.wow-com.com/results/professional/news/index.cfm

 "Enhanced 9-1-1" will provide the next generation of emergency
 services for wireless phone users.  The basic outline for Enhanced
 9-1-1 services was developed jointly by the public safety
 communications community and CTIA.  In a petition filed yesterday,
 CTIA points out that the FCC should improve wireless emergency calls
 throughout the United States.  To learn more about CTIA's petition and
 other implementation issues regarding 9-1-1 please click above.


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