PCIA's Mike Fitch and RCA's Steve Berry to speak at RCR Local Event in Reston, VA

RCR Wireless News Hosting RCR Local event in Reston, Va., May 27 at Sprint Nextel’s Executive Offices
An Evening of Networking and Panel Discussion with Steven Berry CEO of the Rural Cellular Association, Mike Fitch, CEO of the Personal Communications IndustryAssociation, Kelley Dunne CEO of Digital Bridge, a Sprint executive and more Distributed Antenna Workshop – What is DAS and why do you need it? will be offered prior to Panel Discussions and Networking Reception
Austin, TX, May 18, 2010 – RCR Wireless News (www.rcrwireless.com), the leading resource for all things wireless since 1982, will host an RCR Local networking event and panel discussions May 27 at Sprint Nextel’s Executive Offices in Reston, VA. Additionally, in response to demand for answers to coverage and capacity questions
facing carriers, building owners, public safety officials, hospitals, education facilities and enterprise CIOs, RCR will be offering a distributed antenna system (DAS) workshop titled “DAS: A Micro Solution to a Macro Problem” prior to the panel and networking receiption.”
Local wireless and mobile professionals are invited to attend the event for authentic networking with industry executives coupled with a unique opportunity to hear insights from the perspectives of operators, advocacy groups, capital providers and equipment companies. Specific topics include The National Broadband Plan and the current issues and opportunities surrounding 3G and 4G technologies. The first panel discussion is titled, “Building and Operating Profitable 3G and 4G Networks.” Jeff Mucci, RCR Wireless Group Publisher, will serve as panel moderator for discussion among Sprint, Digital Bridge Communications CEO Kelley Dunne, Alianza CEO Brian Beutler and PRTM Director & Partner Daniel Hays.
The second panel discussion will focus on “The National Broadband Plan: Impact on Economic and Employment Growth” and will include roundtable discussion and insight from PCIA CEO & President Mike Fitch and RCA CEO & President Steven Berry. Andrew Lipman, Partner at Bingham-McCutchen, will moderate this discussion. Networking will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a panel discussion beginning at 6p.m. For more information, or to register to attend the event, visit http://rcrlocaldc.eventbrite.com/
Registration for the DAS Workshop is available at http://rcrdasworkshop.eventbrite.com. Workshop cost is $ 150 and includes access to Panel Discussion and Reception. Forwardlink, a division of CBM USA will be conducting the workshop.
The RCR Local Event Series is sponsored by Anritsu, a global leader in test and measurement equipment, with support from the Maryland DC Wireless Association, Virginia Wireless Association, the Rural Cellular Association, Women in Wireless Leadership Forum, and TelecomCareers.net.
RCR Local is a series of networking events held worldwide bringing together professionals to meet and learn about current topics in the wireless industry. RCR Wireless hosts these events in cities around the world in order to showcase local developments and trends in wireless and allow companies to re-establish their footprint in local markets. Upcoming events in 2010 include Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Austin, New York City and others. Please visit RCR Wireless News for information on attending upcoming RCR Local events.
For information on speaking or sponsorship opportunities or hosting a RCR Local event at your company’s facilities, please contact Amanda Louie at alouie@ardenmedia.com.
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