CTIA-The Wireless Association® September Edition of 'Wonder of Wireless' and Blog to Focus on Emergency Preparedness

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --  Wireless technology has constantly proven to be an essential and lifesaving tool in an emergency situation. When consumers need it most, they depend on their wireless products and services to communicate with emergency personnel, to receive critical safety information and to make sure their loved ones are out of harm's way. In September's "Wonder of Wireless" (WOW) webcast and blog (www.ctia.org/blog), CTIA-The Wireless Association® will feature stories on how wireless has helped citizens and the public safety community during emergencies, disasters and crises.

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Emergency situations are typically unexpected, but when they occur, people need to get help and critical information—fast. Today, wireless innovations are providing a wide array of tools to help consumers get the help and information they need in crises and emergencies. In this month's Wireless at Work, CTIA talks to Telecommunications Systems' Senior Vice President Tim Lorello, about E911 technology, emergency alerts and the personal safety benefits of location-based services.

In the September Industry Insider, CTIA Regulatory Affairs Director Brian Josef discusses some of the challenges the wireless industry experiences during natural and manmade disasters. Faced with the potential for serious communications disruptions during a disaster, the wireless industry is constantly planning and preparing for a variety of situations to ensure continuity of services and recovery.

Over the years, wireless carriers, along with their customers, have weathered numerous emergencies so it's no surprise they have learned many valuable lessons. September's Policy Point looks at carriers' preparations and how past experiences are influencing their activities today so that they can offer their consumers the best possible communications services during emergencies.

The September Wireless Lifesaver follows the remarkable story of Shane Berger, a New Yorker who has been the recipient of two 'bolts' of wireless good fortune. Berger shares his incredible stories of how wireless helped him save the life of not one—but two—people on separate occasions.

To watch the September WOW webcast, please visit: http://www.ctia.org/consumer_info/wow/index.cfm/2010/9/.  

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, DC.

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