xchange magazine and global connectivity experts Yankee Group will present the Best of 4G Awards at the upcoming 4G World conference and expo, Sept. 15-18, 2009, in Chicago. The awards recognize leaders in the development, deployment and service of next-generation telecom technology.
4G World is the first conference and expo covering the entire landscape of next generation mobile networks from infrastructure to devices, applications and content. WiMAX World, Mobile Internet World and the 15th Annual International Symposium of the Wireless Communications Association International (WCAI) will be colocated at 4G World.
Nominations are now open to all parties involved in 4G technology, products and services and must be submitted through an online nomination form that will be accessible from the xchange Web site through July 31.
Best of 4G Awards will be presented in seven categories: Best 4G Enabling Technology Innovation, Best WiMAX Network Deployment, Best Femto Deployment, Best Mobile Internet Application, Best Mobile Internet Device, Best 4G Operator Deployment and Best Backhaul Deployment. The final selection of winners will be made by the Best of 4G selection committee, which is composed of 4G subject matter experts.
Winners and their awards will be featured on the xchange and 4G World Web sites.