CTIA-The Wireless Association Welcomes Jacqueline McCarthy as Director of State Regulatory Affairs

WASHINGTON--(Business Wire)--
CTIA-The Wireless Association announced today that Jacqueline McCarthy will join
the organization on July 15th as its Director of State Regulatory Affairs. In
this role, her focus will be to continue to elevate state-level awareness and
understanding of the wireless industry`s initiatives and policies by working
with state regulatory bodies, state regulators, 50 regulatory commissions and
national regulatory state associations.

"We are pleased Jacqueline will be joining our external and state affairs team,"
said Steve Largent, President and CEO of CTIA-The Wireless Association.
"Jacqueline is going to be an effective wireless advocate and valuable resource
to the industry with her background in wireless network deployment advocacy and
understanding of telecom and regulatory policy."

Ms. McCarthy joined CTIA after having served as Director of Government Affairs
for PCIA-The Wireless Infrastructure Association. Prior to her time at PCIA, Ms.
McCarthy served as the Managing Director of Land Use & External Affairs for
Network Building & Consulting, LLC. Ms. McCarthy began her career as an
Associate at Venable, LLP in Baltimore, Maryland.

Ms. McCarthy holds a Bachelor of Arts from Stetson University and a Juris Doctor
from Emory University School of Law.

CTIA is the international association for the wireless telecommunications
industry, representing carriers, manufacturers and wireless Internet providers.
www.ctia.org

CTIA-The Wireless Association
Amy Storey, 202-736-3207

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