Awards honor the most innovative wireless mobility products and concepts and their positive impact during CTIA Wireless 2008

 Santa Barbara, CA, December 17, 2007 — Andrew Seybold, Inc., known for its in-depth analysis of the wireless industry, is pleased to announce a call for nominations for Andrew Seybold Choice Awards 2008. These awards are recognized throughout the industry as identifying cutting-edge products and services that offer innovation to both wireless providers and end users. Nominations are open to all types of companies. The winners will be announced at the 18th Annual Andrew Seybold Wireless Dinner on April 1, 2008 in Las Vegas during CTIA Wireless 2008.

 Nominations are being accepted at www.andrewseybold2.com from December 17, 2007 through February 15, 2008.

  Awards will be presented in the following categories: 

Most Innovative Wireless Device 
Most Innovative Consumer Application
Most Innovative Business Application
Most Innovative New Service by a Wireless Operator or MNVO
Most Innovative New Design Concept
Best New Company
 
Four Finalists in each category will be invited to the invitation-only Andrew Seybold Wireless Dinner, attended by 300 of the wireless industry’s most prominent executives, to be held April 1, 2007 in conjunction with CTIA Wireless 2008.

 Last year’s winners included Impatica, ClairMail, Verizon Wireless, Disney Mobile, Alereon and Great Call. These awards showcased the companies’ innovative technologies and positive contributions to the world of wireless mobility.

 “Each year we look forward to the nominations and are excited to select even more cutting-edge products and services for Andrew Seybold Choice Awards,” said Andrew Seybold. “We judge the progress being made to provide end users with a better user experience by the quality of the nominations we receive. The number of quality entries always makes the judges’ task challenging.”

 About the Andrew Seybold Wireless Dinner

Andrew Seybold’s Wireless Dinner will celebrate 18 years on April 1, 2008. Over the years, it has become the “must attend event” for wireless industry executives. Hosted by Andrew Seybold, this invitation-only annual event is held on the first evening of the CTIA Wireless Spring conference. Executives from established and emerging companies enjoy a rare opportunity to meet and share ideas or debate issues “off the record” and to take the pulse of the market. This year’s Dinner will be at the Venetian Hotel and sponsors include Aeris Communications, CTIA, Kodiak Networks, Motorola, Research In Motion, RF Check, Panasonic Computer Solutions Company, Qualcomm and Verizon Wireless.

 About Andrew Seybold, Inc.

Andrew Seybold, Inc., founded by wireless and mobile communications expert Andrew M. Seybold, operates internationally, offering unparalleled analyses of technologies and trends impacting the convergence of wireless, mobility and the Internet.  Andrew Seybold, Inc. is widely known for its strategic consulting services, industry publications and industry-specific educational seminar programs.  Visit www.andrewseybold.com