About CTIA

International CTIA Wireless 2013 is the world's largest wireless marketplace with tens of thousands of attendees, over 400,000 square feet of exhibits, and 20 percent international participation from over 100 countries, and represents a $500 billion global industry with 2.3 billion subscribers worldwide.

International CTIA Wireless 2013 will arm you with the knowledge and competitive intelligence you need to keep up in the industry that changes and evolves at breakneck speed.

CTIA-The Wireless Association® is an international nonprofit membership organization that has represented the wireless communications industry since 1984. Membership in the association includes wireless carriers and their suppliers, as well as providers and manufacturers of wireless data services and products.

The association advocates on behalf of its members at all levels of government. CTIA also coordinates the industry's voluntary efforts to provide consumers with a variety of choices and information regarding their wireless products and services. This includes the voluntary industry guidelines; programs that promote mobile device recycling and reusing; and wireless accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

CTIA also supports numerous important industry initiatives, such as Growing Wireless.com to provide parents with tools and information to educate themselves so they may teach their kids how to use wireless technology responsibly; "go wireless, go green" campaign to educate consumers and policymakers about the industry's numerous eco-friendly initiatives and activities; "On the Road, Off the Phone," a teen-focused safe driving public service announcement campaign; AccessWireless.org, a resource for consumers to research and find information on accessible wireless products and services; text4baby, a free mobile educational service to promote the birth of healthy babies; and Wireless AMBER Alerts.

The association also operates the industry's leading trade shows, as well as equipment testing and certification programs to ensure a high standard of quality for consumers.