FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 10, 1997
CONTACT: Paige Darden
(202) 482-7002
pdarden@ntia.doc.gov

*****MEDIA ADVISORY/CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENT*****

NTIA TO HOLD FORUM ON WIRELESS LOCAL LOOP

WHAT: The Commerce Department's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will hold a day-long forum to explore alternative visions of Wireless Local Loop in the United States and examine corresponding policy issues.



During the forum, the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) will host demonstrations of Wireless Local Loop technology.



Members of the press and public are invited to attend. There is no charge to attend. The forum will be broadcast live on the Internet. Information about how to access the live broadcast will be available on NTIA's home page at www.ntia.doc.gov.

WHEN: Wednesday, December 17, 1997, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.



WHERE: National Press Club, 13th Floor, 529 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC



RSVP: Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please RSVP by calling Patrice Washington, NTIA Public Affairs, at 202-482-7002 or send e-mail to forum@ntia.doc.gov.

NTIA serves as the principal adviser to the Executive Branch on domestic and international telecommunications and information policy issues. More information about this forum and NTIA's other activities is available on the NTIA's home page at http://www.ntia.doc.gov.