Leap Wireless CEO to Headline 1999
C-Block Winners Forum
Recent Winner of 36 re-auctioned Licenses to
Discuss State of Industry
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 14, 1999-- Shorecliff Communications Inc. today
announced that Harvey P. White, Chairman and CEO, Leap Wireless International, Inc.
(NASDAQ:LWIN - news) will present a keynote address at the 1999 C-Block Winners Forum, to
be held at the world-renowned Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego, July 19 & 20.
Wireless communications carrier Leap Wireless International, Inc. was the highest bidder on 36
licenses covering 11.2 million potential customers (POPs) for $18.7 million, or $1.66 per POP, in
the U.S. government's recent reauction of PCS spectrum.
Leap was formerly a part of Qualcomm Incorporated, and Mr. White is one of the original founders
of Qualcomm and served as President from May 1992 through June 1998. Prior to that, he served
as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and was Director of Qualcomm since it
began operations.
Mr. White will address the state of the industry following the recent FCC C-Block re-auction.
Other issues that will be explored include: PCS 2000, Market Evaluation: The evolution, since the
first C-block auction to the new market -industry analysis; Competitive Climate: A look at the
current players including cellular, PCS, paging; Introduction of new competition including LMDS,
Unlicensed spectrum, etc.; Capital Requirements and License Valuation Analysis; Forging Alliances
with Adjoining Markets; Roaming, Interconnect and Termination Negotiation; Financing - Funding
Sources for Small Operators; Infrastructure: Towers and Sites: Identify, Secure and Negotiate
Leases Network Design and Deployment; and Customer Service and Back Office Operations;
Air-interface Technology
''We are extremely pleased to welcome someone of Harvey White's caliber to this event,'' said
Andrea Downs, President, Shorecliff Communications, Inc. ''Leap Wireless is a major player in this
market, and our attendees will benefit significantly from their insight into the industry. The Winners
Forum is an excellent opportunity for the new licensees to meet with the leading service and
equipment suppliers. In addition, it's a chance for the licensees to complete their due diligence in one
location,'' Downs added.
In addition to C-Block licensees, the show will attract wireless communications carriers, top
equipment and service providers, adjoining market licensees, technology providers, equipment
vendors and site development and tower firms. Individuals interested in sponsoring, speaking at or
attending the C-Block Winners Forum should call Lisa Lundrigan at 800-608-9641 x 211, or visit
the Website at www.scievents.com.
Contact:
The DEM Group
Frank Holt, 610/992-0889
frank.holt@demgroup.com
or
Shorecliff Communications
Andrea Downs, 800/608-9641 x 208
adowns@scievents.com
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