RCA's Competitive Carriers Global Expo Conference Program to Feature Industry Leaders Discussing Best Business Practices in a 4G World

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The conference program at RCA's Competitive Carriers Global Expo 2012, the premier event for the competitive mobile ecosystem, will feature carrier CEOs and industry leaders from the vendor, finance and policy sectors who will discuss opportunities for growth in an era of rapid 4G deployments.  Breakout sessions are divided into three tracks:  Business/Finance; Technical; and Marketing/Customer Service. The conference agenda will also feature four "wildcard" sessions discussing topics including: heterogeneous networks, business models in a 4G/LTE environment and next generation 9-1-1 services.  RCA's Competitive Carriers Global Expo takes place March 28-30 at Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort in Orlando. 

Attendees will hear from thought-leaders representing companies across the competitive mobile ecosystem including Sprint Nextel, Interop Technologies, Bluegrass Cellular, SouthernLINC Wireless, Juniper Networks and American Tower Corporation. Session topics include:

• Business/Finance: monetizing new services; 4G business models; streamlining accounting processes; financing growth in a challenging economic environment; and financial best practices
• Technical: creative deployment solutions for building 700 MHz spectrum; distributed antennae systems; mobile security; mobile backhaul; and network performance
• Marketing/Customer Service: operating locally and thinking globally; marketing best practices; mobile marketing and advertising; device management and interoperability; and innovative programs and best practices in customer service

"Because RCA events attract the executives who are driving innovation in the competitive mobile 4G/LTE ecosystem, attendees leave our breakout sessions with real, actionable information that can drive their business forward," said RCA President & CEO Steven K. Berry.  "With a focus on real-world examples, and the chance to network with peers across the industry, RCA's Competitive Carriers Expo delivers one of the best educational opportunities in the market."

About RCA Events
RCA events bring the decision-makers in the competitive mobile ecosystem together for networking, learning and sharing best practices.  The 2012 Competitive Carriers Global Expo takes place March 28-30 in Orlando.  RCA's 2012 Annual Convention, celebrating its 20^th year, takes place September 23-26 at Wynn Las Vegas. 

About RCA
RCA is the nation's leading association for competitive wireless providers serving rural and regional areas of the United States. The licensed service area of RCA's more than 100 members covers 95 percent of the nation.  Visit www.rca-usa.org

SOURCE RCA The Competitive Carriers Association