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Media Contact: Rick Harris - 703-535-7433 or harrisr@pcia.com
 

Tower Industry Demonstrates Commitment to PCIA

American Tower, Crown Castle, SBA, SiteMaster, SpectraSite, & Sprint confirmed for
PCIA Wireless Infrastructure Conference & Expo

May 29, 2003, Alexandria, Va. – PCIA today formally announces an all-star line up of tower industry exhibitors, sponsors, participants and educational sessions for the PCIA Wireless Infrastructure Conference & Expo, which will take place October 1 – 3 at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, Florida. With American Tower, Crown Castle, SBA, SiteMaster, SpectraSite and Sprint on board, the PCIA show is shaping up to be the clear choice for tower industry professionals who want unparalleled access to the industry’s major players.

Powered by the biggest names in wireless infrastructure, PCIA expects to attract 1,500 to 2,000 attendees and 100 exhibitors covering 17,000 net square feet of exhibit space. “The support of these tower industry heavyweights is important to every attendee because ours is the only tower event where attendees will have access to the industry’s best and brightest,” said PCIA President & CEO Jay Kitchen. “The most influential leaders in wireless infrastructure are supporting the PCIA show and every dollar that is invested in this Conference & Expo will go right back into the tower industry to support advocacy, industry education, and networking opportunities.”

The Conference & Expo is also attracting many small and mid-sized tower companies. As the most influential event for the industry, it provides companies of all sizes the opportunity to network, learn from each other, and collaborate on policy and marketplace initiatives. “With PCIA focused on infrastructure, the independent tower company finally has a voice, ” said Thomas Murray, Founder & Managing Member of Community Wireless Structures. “Smaller tower owners shouldn’t miss the October conference: it offers an excellent opportunity to connect with our industry’s advocacy group.”

Attendees will participate in the most comprehensive educational conference ever produced for the tower industry. The conference includes more than 16 educational sessions featuring dozens of the industry’s most respected speakers specializing in regulatory, business and technology topics. Attendees can take advantage of conference sessions addressing topics on front-line issues such as:

  • Environmental Tower Law: addressing imminent FCC actions regarding historic preservation, tribal consultation, avian mortality and more
  • Antenna Structure Registration: an update of efforts to streamline ASR processes
  • Carrier Regulatory Requirements: understanding how tower customers’ regulatory environment affects tower business
  • Current & Future Funding Trends for Tower Companies: understanding wireless infrastructure funding and financing options including M&A, private equity, venture capital, and debt financing
  • Risk Reduction and Revenue Improvement: Tower Industry 101: addressing operational and regulatory challenges for small tower companies and new entrants
  • Homeland Security & Critical Infrastructure: what tower companies need to know and how to identify business opportunities
  • Backhaul and Other Emerging Killer Technologies: how technology will impact future demand and a forecast on what that means for your future business

“The PCIA trade show is a prime opportunity to learn more about the tower sector and the issues we face. It’s an excellent educational and networking opportunity,” said Stephen Clark, CEO of SpectraSite. “I strongly recommend that anyone connected to the tower business attend this show.”

Attendees can participate at two additional Keynote sessions including a tower policy and priorities review from the country’s top regulators and another that showcases the emerging technology and business trends to help attendees gain a competitive edge in 2004 and beyond.

For up-to-date conference registration, education and exhibitor information, please go to www.pcia.com.

About PCIA
PCIA is an association of companies that seek the advancement of the wireless communications industry through advocacy, technical and marketplace initiatives. PCIA supports programs and policies that expand the growth of the wireless network infrastructure and deployment industry. PCIA’s goal is to create a better financial and business environment in which its members can grow and succeed. For more information, please go to www.pcia.com.

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Media Contact: Rick Harris - 703-535-7433 or harrisr@pcia.com