House Chair, NEXTLINK, AOL, Look Featured At WCA '99
Show
WASHINGTON, March 8 /PRNewswire/ -- House Telecommunications Subcommittee Chairman Billy
Tauzin (R-LA) and top executives from American Online, Inc., NEXTLINK Communications, Inc., and
Look Communications, Inc. will headline the 12th annual show of the Wireless Communications
Association (WCA) from July 12 to 14 in New Orleans, the WCA announced today.
Chairman Tauzin will open WCA '99 on July 12 at the Morial Convention Center. Following him will be America Online (AOL) Executive Vice
President for Global and Strategic Policy George Vradenburg, III, speaking on ''The Future of Broadband Access.'' The former General Counsel for
both the CBS and Fox Television networks will draw on his expertise in traditional media and his current post at the world's largest Internet service
provider to provide a context for the broadband communications revolution.
At the luncheon on July 12th, the speaker will be NEXTLINK Communications Vice President for Network Development Margaret Marino, speaking
on ''Broadband Access: Here And Now.'' She has more than 20 years experience in managing and delivering complex integration programs at
McCaw Cellular Communications and AT&T Wireless. At NEXTLINK, she is responsible for evaluating and deploying wireless spectrum for the
biggest wireless license holder in the U.S. following its recently announced acquisition of LMDS licenses held by WNP Communications.
At the luncheon on July 13th, Look Communications President and CEO Scott Colbran will speak about the lessons that can be drawn from his
company's successful wireless launch of digital video services and high-speed Internet offerings in high populations areas of Eastern Canada. Look is
a subsidiary of Teleglobe Canada.
''Chairman Tauzin can be expected to be a compelling advocate for competition and consumers, as in the past,'' commented WCA President Andrew
Kreig. ''Also, we are extremely proud that three of the private sector's most relevant and successful executives will share their vision as the other
keynoters.''
SOURCE: Wireless Communications Association
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