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3G Mobile newsletter has been published fortnightly since 1999 and is the industry's most trusted source of vital news, accurate data and in-depth analysis on the technology and market place for next-generation mobile communications development. Allowing you to capitalise on the opportunities presented before your competitors. 3G Mobile newsletter is the industry standard for next generation mobile coverage from devices and network infrastructure to launches, pricing and tariffs. Also from the 3G Mobile team comes 3G Mobile Devices Newsletter and a range of management reports covering the key topics within the next-generation mobile industry.

Global Mobile is the leading source of business-critical intelligence on the mobile communications industry for senior telecoms executives worldwide, with exclusive news, statistics and analysis into the strategies, players and technologies that are shaping the international mobile markets. Whether you operate a cellular or mobile network, manufacture handsets or networks, provide services to the industry, invest in mobile technology stocks or use mobile services, Global Mobile is written for you. Each issue is designed to deliver the crucial business information you need to truly understand the markets in which you operate, learn from the successes and failures in our markets and guide your business strategy in a direction to best ensure success for you. (Available online and in hard copy)

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Wireless World Forum is a network of 5000 senior executives in the wireless industry across 3000 companies in 98 countries. 40% of the members are of CEO level and includes senior executives at market leaders such as Vodafone, Nokia, Siemens, Motorola, Ericsson, T-Mobile, Microsoft, Openwave, Visa and MTV. Wireless World Forum brings these executives together to network, knowledge share and accelerate business development. www.w2forum.com