Press release Issued: 19 Jan 2006 MERCATOR PARTNERS ANNOUNCES 2006 CONVERGENCE STUDY SPONSORSHIP BY CTIA Mercator Partners announces the sponsorship of their 2006 Convergence Study by CTIA. In this study, they will interview executives of US broadband players about issues such as technology evolution, walletshare, bundling, and managing for increased customer lifetime value. Executives in four key service provider groups will be interviewed on their views of what convergence means, how technologies will evolve, and what it all means for the end user. This study will build on their findings from last year to create an evolving picture of executive prospectives on convergence and where the market is headed. - Ends - Notes for Editors: Mercator Partners is a leading strategy consulting boutique focused on the information, communication and technology sectors. It has offices in Boston, London, and Washington DC.