U.S. Mobile Carrier CEOs to Share Keynote Stage, Discuss Mobile Broadband at International CTIA WIRELESS® 2011

CNBC Host Jim Cramer to Moderate Roundtable Discussion with AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless Chiefs

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- International CTIA WIRELESS® 2011 will open with the CEOs of the four largest U.S. mobile carriers sharing the stage for a keynote roundtable. Ralph de la Vega (AT&T), Dan Hesse (Sprint), Philipp Humm (T-Mobile), and Dan Mead (Verizon Wireless) will discuss mobile broadband futures and the impact of wireless data connectivity in a discussion moderated by CNBC "Mad Money" host Jim Cramer. International CTIA WIRELESS will take place March 22-24, 2011 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Pre-conference seminars will begin on March 21.

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"Mobile broadband is revolutionizing healthcare, commerce, entertainment and social interaction," said Robert Mesirow, vice president and show director for CTIA. "CTIA is bringing together the business leaders who are responsible for making mobile connectivity a reality to discuss future plans, business impacts and the services that we will all enjoy in the coming months and years. With Jim Cramer moderating this CEO keynote roundtable, we're sure to have a lively discussion."

The carrier roundtable will take place at 9:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday, March 22.  Ralph de la Vega has served as president and CEO of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets since 2008. Dan Hesse is the CEO of Sprint Nextel Corporation and will also serve as CTIA's chairman of the board for 2011. Philipp Humm and Dan Mead recently took the reins as president and CEO of T-Mobile USA and Verizon Wireless, respectively.

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CTIA shows bring together all industries advanced by wireless technology for intense business, learning and networking. International CTIA WIRELESS® 2011 takes place March 22-24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. CTIA ENTERPRISE & APPLICATIONS™ 2011 takes place October 11-13 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. Visit www.ctiashow.com.

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