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lol...almost 220,000
Ericsson-ERICY expect strong earnings to continue for 2006, reit OP@BERN
North American sales were up 82% YoY and much of ERICY's EPS upside was from below normal tax rates. Overall, BERN feels the results were better than than ERICY's competitors, NOK, MOT, and LU.
Bull-I see 3,670 shares traded.
checking into it.
Nollenberger Capital as a buy at 45.0.
IDCC has been reiterated as a buy
IDCC, (Trade) has been reiterated by Nollenberger Capital as a buy at 45.0.
moving up fast....something is up.
200 shares trade @ 25.00
DJ NEC: No Change In FY Earnings Outlook Due To US Penalty
TOKYO (Dow Jones)--NEC Corp. (6701.TO) said Tuesday that it doesn't expect any change in its earnings outlook for this fiscal year ending March due to its affiliate's agreement to pay $84 million in fines on price-fixing of a memory chip in the U.S.
Elpida Memory Inc. (6665.TO) will pay $84 million and plead guilty to charges of price-fixing of DRAM, or dynamic random access memory, chips, the Justice Department said Monday. It is accused of conspiring with other makers of DRAM chips from April 1999 through June 2002.
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DJ NEC: No Change In FY Earnings Outlook Due To US Penalty-2
Elpida, which was initially set up as a 50-50 joint venture by NEC Corp. (6701.TO) and Hitachi Ltd. (6501.TO) in December 1999, went public on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in November 2004. It was still equally owned until June 2002.
Of the $84-million penalty, Elpida will be required to pay $9.5 million. Of the remainder, NEC will pay $46.75 million and Hitachi Ltd. will pay $27.75 million.
NEC said in a press release that it has come to an agreement with Elpida to contribute to the penalty, in light of the fact that the settlement period included a time when NEC sold DRAMs in the U.S. But the firm has not changed its earnings outlook for this fiscal year, as the amount of its payment is within what the company has already booked as a provision.
Separately, a Hitachi spokesman said the company doesn't expect an impact on its earnings outlook from the latest penalty for this fiscal year.
At the end of September 2005, Hitachi held a 19.7% stake in Elpida and NEC had 13.9%.
-By Hiroyuki Kachi, Dow Jones Newswires; 813-5255-2929; hiroyuki.kachi@dowjones.com
-Edited by Shawn Schroter and Jay Alabaster
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Freescale Technology at the Heart of 3G and Seamless Mobility
Innovations; From 3G, HSDPA and DVB-H to UWB, ZigBee(TM) and WiMAX: Freescale
Showcases Cutting-Edge Wireless Technologies at 3GSM World Congress
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan 31, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Attendees of 3GSM World Congress will experience the power of 3G and seamless mobility in the palm of their hands from Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE:FSL) (NYSE:FSL.B), which will be showcasing its full range of wireless solutions for device manufacturers.
Freescale, one of the world's largest semiconductor companies and member of the GSM Association, powers some of the hottest 2G and 3G wireless devices on the market including Motorola's RAZR and SLVR mobile phones. Additionally, Freescale's technology is at the heart of Sony's digital music player and Toshiba's new gigabeat(R) portable media player (PMP).
"Freescale technology continues to gain solid traction in the global wireless market," said Franz Fink, senior vice president and general manager of Freescale's Wireless and Mobile Systems Group. "Today, mobile connectivity has moved far beyond traditional voice communication to a broad array of converged multimedia devices. We're providing manufacturers the flexibility and design freedom to create feature-rich products, while keeping size, power and cost requirements low."
Seamless mobility: Here and now at the Freescale booth
3GSM attendees will experience the following Freescale technologies for next-generation mobile devices at the show:
-- 3G Mobile Platforms: Freescale will demonstrate voice calls on its Mobile eXtreme Convergence 3G platform (MXC300), the industry's first and only single core modem-based platform, as well as voice and data calls on its MXC275 platform.
-- Beyond 3G with HSDPA: Freescale is making HSDPA a reality -- demonstrating 3.6Mbps of true data throughput in a multi-call environment on its i.300-30 Innovative Convergence(TM) platform.
-- eXtreme Energy Conservation: Freescale will feature its innovative power-saving XEC software which optimizes on-chip low power features for even longer battery life.
-- Multimedia Applications Processor: Freescale will showcase the industry's highest performing, lowest power applications processor -- the i.MX31 -- for cellular handsets and portable media players.
-- Mobile Television: Freescale will display its DVB-H tuner integrated on its single core modem processor. The Freescale DVB-H tuner is one of the most popular on the market and designed into many DVB-H terminals currently in the field.
-- Ultra-Wideband: Freescale will demonstrate its Cable-Free technology that enables wireless audio, video and data streaming using Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology.
-- WiMAX: Freescale will feature its Power QUICC-enabled CPE 3G WiMAX base station, demonstrating scalable solutions for network infrastructure across multiple air interfaces and protocols.
-- Video IP Phones: Freescale will demonstrate a Wi-Fi video handset that delivers an amazing videoconferencing experience in a stylish cordless telephone handset. With the TV-out capability, users can connect to their television for a big screen videoconference event.
About Freescale Semiconductor
Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (NYSE:FSL) (NYSE:FSL.B) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of embedded semiconductors for the automotive, consumer, industrial, networking and wireless markets. Freescale became a publicly traded company in July 2004 after more than 50 years as part of Motorola, Inc. The company is based in Austin, Texas, and has design, research and development, manufacturing or sales operations in more than 30 countries. Freescale, a member of the S&P 500(R), is one of the world's largest semiconductor companies with 2005 sales of $5.8 billion (USD).
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Novatel Wireless and Siemens Complete 3.6Mbps Data Call on Tri-Band HSDPA
PC Card Modem
SAN DIEGO & BERLIN, Jan 31, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Novatel Wireless, Inc. (Nasdaq:NVTL), a leading provider of wireless broadband access solutions, today announced it has developed the Merlin U870, a High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) PC Card Modem, to support the global rollout of HSDPA networks.
Novatel Wireless and Siemens have successfully completed their first 3.6Mbps (megabits per second) data call, a wireless link between a base station and a wireless modem. The test data call took place at Siemens' labs in Berlin, using the company's NodeB 880 base station and Novatel Wireless' Merlin U870.
The Merlin U870 is Novatel Wireless' second-generation HSDPA PC Card Modem, which provides accelerated HSDPA speeds of up to 3.6Mbps (megabits per second), compared to the industry's current 1.8Mbps. The product also works on the 800, 1900 and 2100 MHz HSDPA bands in North America and Europe, making it a global roaming card. The card is backward compatible with currently deployed data network technologies including UMTS, EDGE and GPRS.
"With the introduction of our second-generation tri-band HSDPA PC Card Modem and the successful completion of the first 3.6Mbps data call with Siemens, Novatel Wireless reconfirms its leadership position in the wireless broadband market worldwide," said Peter Leparulo, chief executive officer for Novatel Wireless. "With established partners like Siemens, and cutting-edge products, Novatel Wireless is continuing its focus on offering operators advanced end-to-end HSDPA solutions."
Novatel Wireless was first to commercialize UMTS PC cards both in Europe and North America. The company's Merlin PC data cards have been sold by 41 operators in 32 countries throughout Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and North America.
The Siemens Communications Group is one of the largest players in the global telecommunications industry. The company offers a full-line portfolio of innovative solutions for voice and data communication. Its comprehensive offerings range from devices right through to complex network infrastructures and services for wireless, fixed and enterprise networks. It is the largest Group within the Siemens organization and operates in more than 160 countries around the world. In fiscal 2005 (September 30), its 54,500-strong workforce posted sales of over 13 billion euros.
More about Siemens Communications at http://www.siemens.com/communications
Novatel Wireless, Inc. is a leading provider of wireless broadband access solutions. Novatel Wireless' Merlin(TM) PC Cards, Expedite(TM) Embedded Modems, Freedom Box(TM) Ruggedized Modems, MobiLink(TM) Communications Software Suite, Ovation(TM) 3G Multimedia Application Consoles and Conversa(TM) Software Suite enable high-speed wireless access to personal, corporate and public information. The company delivers innovative 3G solutions to operators, distributors and vertical markets worldwide. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Novatel Wireless is listed on NASDAQ: NVTL. For more information, visit www.novatelwireless.com. (NVTLG)
(C) 2006 Novatel Wireless. All rights reserved. The Novatel Wireless logo, Merlin, Expedite, Expedite EV620, Freedom Box, MobiLink, Ovation, and Conversa are trademarks of Novatel Wireless, Inc. Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.
This release may contain forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended to date. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements contained herein. These factors include risks relating to technological changes, new product introductions, continued acceptance of Novatel Wireless' products and dependence on intellectual property rights. These factors, as well as other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, are discussed in more detail in Novatel Wireless' filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (available at www.sec.gov) and other regulatory agencies.
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=DJ THE SKEPTIC: Fly The White Flag At Ericsson
By Robb M. Stewart A DOW JONES NEWSWIRES COLUMN
LONDON (Dow Jones)--Carl-Henric Svanberg just won't give a cynic a break.
Quarter after quarter pundits and hacks have predicted that Svanberg & Co. would soon trip up, and quarter after quarter the Swedes have pushed the company forward.
The impressive rise in Ericsson's (ERICY) share price alone has for some time now seemed reason enough to assume valuation was well up with events and factoring in more than one company's fair allotment of good fortune.
Yet the stock has more than quadrupled since Svanberg took the helm in 2003, despite the grumbling of some observers.
Well, no more. With another solid three months under the belt, it's time for contrarians to fly the white flag.
Ericsson has after all managed to drive its net profit up an impressive 52% thanks to strong sales in the Americas and a greater presence than rivals in markets such as India.
Coupled with its operating cash flow, this has left Ericsson flush with cash, even after the acquisition of the bulk of what was Marconi. This is money that can, and seems likely to, be spent on beefing up the company's fixed networks and services arms.
It's petty to dwell overlong on the lower-than-forecast tax bill and weaker krona that helped pad profitability in the fourth quarter.
What good can come of noting that sales in the company's largest market, western Europe, declined in the second half of 2005? It's only a drop in the bucket versus strong year-ago numbers, and easily explained by the consolidation among operators that has resulted in a pause in spending.
As the largest of its ilk, Ericsson will see such movements in its markets - the last quarter's drivers will before long peak, yes, but it is to be hoped only to be replaced by growth in other areas, such as China should it ever make its mind up on 3G.
Why should investors blanche at Ericsson's margins? OK, the gross margin was somewhat on the weak side, but this is explained by a higher proportion of sales from professional services - admittedly a business that is overshadowed by the equipment market, where price competition is intensifying and the outlook seems rather flat.
Best to gloss over reports such as Gartner's that the market for handsets will grow by as much as 15% this year, compared with 20% last year and 30% in 2004. Growth is growth, and Ericsson has managed to maintain a lead over the Lucents (LU) and Motorolas (MOT) of the industry.
And, given the track record of Svanberg and his team, why even mention the potential risk inherent in integrating Marconi and anything else Ericsson might acquire?
It's old hat to question how Ericsson can spur growth from here, against such strong comparatives. Looking for holes in the justification for its buoyant shares is a mug's game. Best to just hang on the line.
Right?
(Robb M. Stewart, founder of the Skeptic column in 2001, has reported for Dow Jones Newswires since 1997 from Sweden and the U.K. He can be reached on robb.stewart@dowjones.com)
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DJ CORRECT:PRESS RELEASE:Motorola Corrects Alltel Pact Release
/C O R R E C T I O N -- Motorola, Inc./ In the news release, Motorola and Alltel Supply Sign Distribution Agreement for MOTOwi4 Canopy(TM) Portfolio, issued earlier today by Motorola, Inc. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the second paragraph, first sentence, should read "Motorola's portfolio of wireless broadband products can cost-effectively extend the voice and high-speed digital subscriber lines ..." rather than "Motorola has a great portfolio of wireless broadband products that can cost-effectively extend the voice and high-speed digital subscriber lines ..."; the second paragraph, second sentence should read "The Motorola MOTOwi4 Canopy broadband products round out the Alltel product portfolio ..." rather than "The Motorola MOTOwi4 Canopy broadband products are of special importance because they round out the Alltel product portfolio ..."; in the media contact information, the contact "Noel Bingham of Alltel Supply, Noel.Bingham@alltel.com" should be replaced by "Scott Evans, Director of Marketing, Alltel Supply, Inc., +1-800-5-alltel, scott.evans@alltel.com" rather than as originally issued inadvertently. =----- Motorola and Alltel Supply Sign Distribution Agreement for MOTOwi4 Canopy(TM) Portfolio SCHAUMBURG, Ill., and ALPHARETTA, Ga., Jan. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Motorola's (NYSE: MOT) Canopy Wireless Broadband business and Alltel Supply Co. have signed a distribution agreement for Motorola's MOTOwi4(TM) Canopy portfolio of wireless broadband equipment aimed at helping Independent Operating Companies (IOCs) across the United States affordably extend data networks to more customers. The agreement was in effect in the fourth quarter of 2005. "Motorola has a great portfolio of wireless broadband products that can cost-effectively extend the voice and high-speed digital subscriber lines (DSL) of our IOC customers," said Scott Evans, director of marketing for Alltel Supply. "The Motorola MOTOwi4 Canopy broadband products are of special importance because they round out the Alltel product portfolio for last mile access to the home." The comprehensive MOTOwi4 portfolio of wireless broadband solutions and services are designed to deliver and extend voice and high-speed data coverage and include Canopy wireless broadband solutions, broadband over powerline, metropolitan wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) mesh, high-speed backhaul solutions and WiMAX products. "Alltel Supply is highly regarded in the independent carrier space for understanding the needs and opportunities of its customers. Motorola has had a long-standing relationship with Alltel with our cellular portfolio and this agreement provides Alltel an opportunity to add to that portfolio with our MOTOwi4 Canopy wireless broadband products, which provide cost effective solutions to reach more consumers," said Tom Hulsebosch, senior director of sales and marketing for Motorola's Wireless Broadband business. About Motorola's MOTOwi4 Canopy platform Winner of the 2005 SUPERquest Award for Continuous Achievement, Motorola's MOTOwi4 Canopy platform is a robust, high-speed wireless broadband solution for cost-effective connectivity for private networks, such as governments or enterprises, and for public networks via Internet service providers and carriers. The Canopy platform is a scalable, reliable platform that supports high speed broadband applications. Its performance promises one of the lowest total costs of ownership and is designed to significantly reduce a provider's start-up, maintenance and leased-line costs. The Canopy point-to-point and point-to-multipoint system configurations are being deployed in more than 100 countries around the world. Please visit our website at http://www.motorola.com/canopy and the online magazine Connections at http://www.connectwithcanopy.com . About Motorola Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of Seamless Mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you get and stay connected simply and seamlessly to the people, information, and entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and delivering "must have" products, "must do" experiences and powerful networks -- along with a full complement of support services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.8 billion in 2005. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com . About Alltel Supply Alltel Supply, an innovative distributor of telecommunication products and services, offers effective solutions to the technical, logistic and financial challenges facing today's communications providers. Learn more about Alltel Supply by visiting http://www.alltelsupply.com . MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. SOURCE Motorola, Inc. /CONTACT: Stacy Hanley of Motorola's Canopy Wireless Broadband group, +1-847-576-4644 office, +1-847-341-8796 mobile, s.hanley@motorola.com , or Noel Bingham of Alltel Supply, Noel.Bingham@alltel.com , or Roderick Kelly of Kelly+LoDestro Global Relations, Ltd., for Motorola, +1-630-264-8182 office, +1-630-650-6730 mobile, Roderick@kellylodestro.com /Web site: http://www.motorola.com /Web site: http://www.motorola.com/canopy /Web site: http://www.connectwithcanopy.com
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Siemens to build Vodafone Malta's 3G network
Jan 30, 2006 (TELECOMWORLDWIRE via COMTEX) -- An order to build a third generation wireless (3G/W-CDMA) network has been awarded to Siemens, a German technology company, by wireless operator Vodafone Malta.
The network will be available later this year to business customers, consumers and tourists and will extend across the whole island of Malta. Siemens previously established Vodafone Malta's GSM network and has been an exclusive supplier to the operator since 1997.
Siemens will plan, design and optimise the whole radio network and will provide and install the technology for the radio and core network. This will enable large volumes of data, such as e-mail files and video clips, to be downloaded by subscribers, over laptops or mobile phones.
Vodafone Malta currently has more than 170,000 subscribers, with almost one in every three residents using its network to make phone calls.
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Novatel Wireless supplies 3G modems to Dell
Jan 30, 2006 (WORLDWIDE COMPUTER PRODUCTS NEWS via COMTEX) -- Novatel Wireless Inc (Nasdaq: NVTL), a provider of wireless broadband access solutions, announced on Friday (27 January) that it will supply Novatel Wireless EV-DO (Evolution-Data Optimized) and HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) mobile broadband embedded modules to computer maker Dell Inc. Dell will include the Novatel Wireless third-generation (3G) modems in its next-generation Latitude notebook computers, the company said.
The build-to-order 3G-equipped notebooks will enable Dell's mobile customers to wirelessly send and receive e-mails, surf the Internet, download file attachments and access corporate networks through a virtual private network (VPN). Besides, Novatel Wireless' embedded modules are backward compatible with 2.5G and 2G wireless standards, where 3G networks are not available. The notebooks are likely to go on sale in the first half of this year.
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DJ Siemens Gets Order For 3G Wireless Network In Estonia
FRANKFURT (Dow Jones)--Siemens AG (SI) Monday said it has received an order from Estonian telecommunications operator Tele2 Eesti AS, a subsidiary of Sweden's Tele2 AB (TEL2-B.SK), to develop a third generation wireless, or 3G/W-CDMA, network in Estonia. Siemens will also deliver the equipment for a radio and core network for Tele2 Eesti AS' cellular wireless, or GSM, network and upgrade existing network elements for 3G/W-CDMA use. No financial details were disclosed. Company Web site: http://www.siemens.com
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DJ RIM Gets Favorable Ruling In InPro Patent Litigation
WATERLOO, Ont. (Dow Jones)--Research In Motion Ltd. (RIMM) received a positive ruling in a patent dispute with InPro, a patent-holding firm in Luxembourg.
In a news release, RIM said Germany's Nullity Patent Court decided that all patent claims in InPro's German-designated European Patent EP 0892947B1 are invalid. InPro had alleged patent infringement with respect to certain BlackBerry products.
RIM said InPro has the right to appeal the decision to the German Federal Supreme Court.
Company Web Site: http://www.rim.com
-Judy McKinnon, Dow Jones Newswires; 416-306-2100
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PRESS RELEASE: Novatel Wireless Supplies 3G Wireless Multimedia Application Consoles to Telefonica Moviles Espana; Ovation MCU 1001 Provides Broadband Access for Home, SOHO and Enterprise Markets
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 30, 2006--
Novatel Wireless, Inc. (Nasdaq:NVTL), a leading provider of wireless broadband access solutions, announced that it signed a supply agreement with Telefonica Moviles Espana, the largest mobile operator in Spain, for Novatel Wireless' Ovation MCU 1001(TM) 3G Wireless Multimedia Application Consoles. Telefonica Moviles will offer customers in Spain, Novatel Wireless' product, a stand-alone desktop device that unifies the Telefonica Moviles 3G UMTS network with 802.11b/g wireless local area networking (WLAN).
Designed for residential, small office/home office (SOHO) and enterprise users, the Ovation MCU 1001 will provide Telefonica Moviles' subscribers with high-speed wireless broadband access to email, the Internet and corporate networks. The connection is maintained through secure virtual private networks (VPNs) using multiple devices, including desktop PCs, Wi-Fi-enabled laptops and other peripheral solutions. With wireless broadband data speeds up to 384 kbps on the Telefonica Moviles Espana UMTS network - approximately six times faster than dial-up - Ovation MCU 1001 offers a superior cost and performance alternative to dial-up and Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) connections.
"Novatel Wireless' Ovation MCU 1001 is the first regional, feature-rich solution in Spain that leverages 3G connectivity and enhances the high-speed wireless experience for users," said Peter Leparulo, CEO of Novatel Wireless. "Our ongoing relationship with Telefonica is testament to our market leadership, the superior wireless broadband solutions we offer and strong relationships we build with top carriers worldwide."
Novatel Wireless has the broadest data product portfolio in the market place, including PC Cards, mini-PCI modules and Ovation consoles supporting global standards such as UMTS, HSDPA and EV-DO. The diversified product portfolio addresses the mobile enterprise market, the embedded laptop market and the fixed / mobile convergence market. Novatel Wireless was first to commercialize UMTS PC cards both in Europe and North America. The company's Merlin PC Data Cards have been sold by 41 operators in 32 countries throughout Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and North America.
About the Ovation Family of 3G Multimedia Application Consoles Powered by Conversa
The Ovation Family of 3G Multimedia Application Consoles is a portfolio of stand-alone desktop consoles integrated with GSM, UMTS, 802.11b/g, voice and/or VoIP technology to provide broadband data and voice communications and the delivery of multimedia applications. Ovation is powered by Conversa, a software suite developed by Novatel Wireless that will offer broadband WWAN Internet access, advanced WLAN networking, analog voice calling and intelligent routing depending on quality of service and cost, multimedia application support, advanced security firewalls and protocol flexibility.
ABOUT NOVATEL WIRELESS, INC.
Novatel Wireless, Inc. is a leading provider of wireless broadband access solutions. Novatel Wireless' Merlin(TM) PC Cards, Expedite(TM) Embedded Modems, Freedom Box(TM) Ruggedized Modems, MobiLink(TM) Communications Software Suite, Ovation(TM) 3G Multimedia Application Consoles and Conversa(TM) Software Suite enable high-speed wireless access to personal, corporate and public information. The company delivers innovative 3G solutions to operators, distributors and vertical markets worldwide. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Novatel Wireless is listed on NASDAQ: NVTL. For more information visit www.novatelwireless.com. (NVTLG)
(C) 2006 Novatel Wireless. All rights reserved. The Novatel Wireless logo, Merlin, Merlin U630, Expedite, Freedom Box, MobiLink, Ovation, and Conversa are trademarks of Novatel Wireless, Inc. Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.
This release may contain forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended to date. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements contained herein. These factors include risks relating to technological changes, new product introductions, continued acceptance of Novatel Wireless' products and dependence on intellectual property rights. These factors, as well as other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, are discussed in more detail in Novatel Wireless' filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (available at www.sec.gov) and other regulatory agencies.
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PRESS RELEASE: Conexant Wi-Fi and Modem Technology Enables New LG-Nortel Videophone; Major Operators Currently Deploying Videophones in Europe
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 30, 2006--
Conexant Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CNXT), a worldwide leader in semiconductor solutions for broadband communications and the digital home, today announced that LG-Nortel Co. Ltd., a key provider of leading-edge communications and networking solutions in the wireline, optical, wireless and enterprise markets, has based their new Wi-Fi videophones on the company's wireless networking 802.11g and V.92 dial-up modem technology. LG-Nortel's LVP videophones allow individuals to make video phone calls using Wi-Fi to connect to a broadband access network, or over the public switched telephone line (PSTN). LG-Nortel's LVP series phones are currently being deployed by major operators in Europe.
"LG-Nortel's videophone illustrates how newer technologies such as Wi-Fi are converging in innovative products for the digital home," said Chee Kwan, vice president and general manager of Conexant's Wireless Networking business. "Demand for devices with embedded wireless networking capabilities is increasing in all geographies. We will leverage our product portfolio and the most advanced standards-based technologies to deliver solutions for this growing market segment."
"Our customers depend on us for high-quality, reliable products that help them retain and attract new subscribers, and Conexant's expertise in wireless and dial-up modem technologies helps us meet their requirements," said KP Choi, leader of the CPE Export team for LG-Nortel. "Equally important, their strong design support and system-level knowledge allows us to launch products more quickly and cost-effectively, which provides us with a competitive edge."
About the LVP Series Videophones
LG-Nortel's LVP series videophones have a small camera attached to the upper part of a 3.5-inch liquid crystal display to capture video of the caller. The video is transmitted using 802.11g Wi-Fi or Bluetooth technology to the Internet over a broadband or dial-up modem connection. The handset/speaker phone also features an alphanumeric keypad that can be used to send e-mail messages, and a Web browser that allows users to surf the Internet. To maximize flexibility and provide a back-up communications channel in case of a power outage, an integrated V.92 modem connection allows users to transmit video phone calls over existing copper phone lines.
Conexant is a pioneer in wireless networking and offers an extensive suite of solutions including IEEE 802.11a/b/g and dual-band (2.4 and 5 GHz) chipsets, firmware, software, drivers and reference designs. The company is also developing 802.11n solutions for high-performance, embedded applications. These Wi-Fi solutions are used by the world's leading telecom, networking and computer companies in a wide range of products including access points/routers, client cards, desktops, notebooks, PDAs, digital cameras, MP3 players and other hand-held networking appliances. They are available as standalone solutions or offered in conjunction with Conexant's, DSL and cable modem semiconductor system solutions, voice over IP (VoIP) chipsets, and home network processors.
About Conexant
Conexant's innovative semiconductor solutions are driving broadband communications and digital home networks worldwide. The company has leveraged its expertise and leadership position in modem technologies to enable more Internet connections than all of its competitors combined, and continues to develop highly integrated silicon solutions for broadband data and media processing networks.
Key products include client-side xDSL and cable modem solutions, home network processors, broadcast video encoders and decoders, digital set-top box components and systems solutions, VoIP chips, and dial-up modems. Conexant's suite of networking components includes a leadership portfolio of IEEE 802.11a/b/g-compliant WLAN chipsets, software and reference designs, as well as solutions for applications based on HomePlug(R) and HomePNA(TM). The company also offers a complete line of asymmetric and symmetric DSL central office solutions, which are used by service providers worldwide to deliver broadband data, voice, and video over copper telephone lines.
Conexant is a fabless semiconductor company with an annual revenue run-rate in excess of $900 million. The company has approximately 2,500 employees worldwide, and is headquartered in Newport Beach, Calif. To learn more, please visit www.conexant.com.
About LG-Nortel
LG-Nortel Co. Ltd (http://www.lg-nortel.com) engages in the development and marketing of video, voice, data and telecommunication infrastructure business worldwide. The company has been supplying its cutting edge telecommunication solutions to the global leading carriers, operators and strategic partners more than 50 countries.
It is strongly focused on three major business sectors to provide total solutions for its customers: Wireless (WCDMA, CDMA, WiMAX), Wireline & Optical and Residential & Enterprise (KTS/PBX & CPE Terminals-Videophone phones, IP terminals and DECT) LG-Nortel offers its products and services through distributors and partners worldwide and also provides infrastructure business directly to the carriers/operators.
LG-Nortel is a joint venture between global giants in communications, LG Electronics Inc. and Nortel Network, founded in November 2005. Company aims to become a global leading communications company by creating greater synergy based on the combined R&D capability and global competitiveness of LG Electronics and Nortel Networks. For more information please visit http://lg-nortel.com.
Conexant Safe Harbor
"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This release includes forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by phrases such as Conexant or its management "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "foresees," "forecasts," "estimates" or other words or phrases of similar import. Similarly, statements in this release that describe our business strategy, outlook, objectives, plans, intentions or goals also are forward-looking statements. All such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements.
These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: general economic and political conditions and conditions in the markets we address; the substantial losses the company has incurred recently; the cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry and the markets addressed by the company's and its customers' products; continuing volatility in the technology sector and the semiconductor industry; demand for and market acceptance of new and existing products; successful development of new products; the timing of new product introductions and product quality; the company's ability to anticipate trends and develop products for which there will be market demand; the availability of manufacturing capacity; pricing pressures and other competitive factors; changes in product mix; product obsolescence; the ability of our customers to manage inventory; the ability to develop and implement new technologies and to obtain protection for the related intellectual property; the uncertainties of litigation and the demands it may place on the time and attention of company management; and possible disruptions in commerce related to terrorist activity or armed conflict, as well as other risks and uncertainties, including those detailed from time to time in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings.
The forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Conexant is a registered trademark of Conexant Systems, Inc. Other brands and names contained in this release are the property of their respective owners.
CONTACT: Conexant Systems, Inc. Gwen Carlson (Editorial), 949-483-7363 SOURCE: Conexant Systems, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2006
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Is Motorola-MOT unhappy with Freescale Semiconductor-FSL's chips-Barron's
The air is buzzing with speculation that Motorola is unhappy with Freescale's 130-nanometer semiconductors, which are being used in Motorola's third-generation W-CDMA handsets. Paul Sagawa an analyst at Sanford Bernstein believes that Motorola is not performing well in the W-CDMA market to competitors Nokia (NOK) and Samsung. Mr. Sagawa said "all of this can be hung on the inadequacy of the Freescale chipset," and that "Freescale's current 130-nm chipsets are no match for the 65-nm platforms designed by Nokia and Qualcomm (QCOM)." Sagawa believes that Qualcom has a 25% chance of stealing Motorola's 3G business from Freescale.
InterDigital-IDCC to oppose Nokia's-NOK effort to appeal court's judgement
IDCC announced that it will oppose NOK's efforts to appeal the recently issued judgement of a federal court confirming an arbitral award against NOK.
PRESS RELEASE: Novatel Wireless Teams with Dell to Provide 3G Modems in Next-Generation Enterprise Notebook Computers
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 27, 2006--
Novatel Wireless, Inc. (Nasdaq:NVTL), a leading provider of wireless broadband access solutions, today announced that it will supply Dell with Novatel Wireless EV-DO (Evolution-Data Optimized) and HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) mobile broadband embedded modules.
Dell will include the Novatel Wireless third-generation (3G) modems in its next-generation Latitude(TM) notebook computers. The build-to-order 3G-equipped notebooks will enable Dell's mobile customers to wirelessly send and receive emails, surf the Internet, download file attachments and access corporate networks through a virtual private network (VPN). In addition, Novatel Wireless' embedded modules are backward compatible with 2.5G and 2G wireless standards, where 3G networks are not available. The notebooks are expected to be available in the first half of this year.
"We are delighted that Dell chose our EV-DO and HSDPA embedded modems to develop all-in-one, high-speed mobile computing solutions with broad market appeal," said Peter Leparulo, chief executive officer for Novatel Wireless. "This agreement with Dell is a testament to the quality of our broadband data solutions. We look forward to partnering with Dell to lead the next computing revolution by offering remote users the convenience and flexibility of wireless broadband computing in Europe and North America."
The PCI Express Mini Card design of Novatel Wireless' Cards are standard in most notebooks, providing quick and easy integration and minimizing space on the notebook motherboard. This helps enable platform manufacturers to reduce integration costs and maintain external slots for other functions.
ABOUT NOVATEL WIRELESS, INC.
Novatel Wireless, Inc. is a leading provider of wireless broadband access solutions. Novatel Wireless' Merlin(TM) PC Cards, Expedite(TM) Embedded Modems, Freedom Box(TM) Ruggedized Modems, MobiLink(TM) Communications Software Suite, Ovation(TM) 3G Multimedia Application Consoles and Conversa(TM) Software Suite enable high-speed wireless access to personal, corporate and public information. The company delivers innovative 3G solutions to operators, distributors and vertical markets worldwide. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Novatel Wireless is listed on NASDAQ: NVTL. For more information visit www.novatelwireless.com. (NVTLG)
(C) 2006 Novatel Wireless. All rights reserved. The Novatel Wireless logo, Merlin, Merlin U630, Expedite, Freedom Box, MobiLink, Ovation, and Conversa are trademarks of Novatel Wireless, Inc. Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.
This release may contain forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended to date. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements contained herein. These factors include risks relating to technological changes, new product introductions, continued acceptance of Novatel Wireless' products and dependence on intellectual property rights. These factors, as well as other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, are discussed in more detail in Novatel Wireless' filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (available at www.sec.gov) and other regulatory agencies.
CONTACT: LEWIS PR Aida Causevic / Noah Dye, 619-516-2559 nvtl@lewispr.com SOURCE: Novatel Wireless, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2006
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DJ Motorola CEO: Emerging Mkts Offer Growth Opportunities
NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Motorola Inc. (MOT) Chief Executive Ed Zander said in a CNBC interview Friday that his company is working in emerging markets to equip people with mobile devices.
"The U.S. is a great market, a replacement market," he said. "You look at India, China, Brazil, Russia - that's 2.7 billion people with high needs for mobile devices."
Speaking from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Zander said that in addition to the India and China markets, business leaders are talking about "mobility and convergence, content and consumer plays, and how does everybody make money on these things?"
Mobile Internet is growing in popularity in markets such as Korea, Japan, China and Europe, he said.
"There's no doubt, this year, next year and the year after, the Internet goes mobile," Zander said.
-By Cynthia Koons; Dow Jones Newswires; 201-938-2007; cynthia.koons@dowjones.com
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=DJ 3G Retains Its Buzz, But Potential Is Still Unclear
By Roger Cheng Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES
NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--3G wireless technology was the buzz phrase for every major telecom company that's reported results so far this month.
While it remains unclear whether its implementation will ratchet up revenue significantly in 2006, it's pretty certain that this will be a prime reason telecom revenues will grow in the coming years.
For carriers, the technology creates new revenue opportunities and is a way to keep consumers' eyes and ears stuck on the cell phone via new features. U.S. data revenue is expected to grow 45% to $12.6 billion in 2006 from a year ago, according to research firm Ovum. In comparison, total wireless revenue is expected to grow 10% to $135.86 billion this year.
Third generation, or 3G, technology allows for transfer speeds comparable to a DSL connection. Carriers hope the faster download times will encourage consumers to buy into mobile video and music. As voice revenue continues to decline on more competitive pricing plans, carriers will be more dependent on data to pick up the slack.
"Wireless high-speed data is their one shot to stem the precipitous decline in voice (average revenue per user), which they need to make up with really compelling features," said Ovum analyst Roger Entner. Speed is key when it comes to winning over customers.
While the carriers may be optimistic, some experts express more caution. Phil Asmundson, a managing partner at Deloitte Consulting who focuses on the telecommunications industry, said 2006 may turn out to be a "frustrating" year for 3G.
The carriers have or will spend a fortune upgrading their networks, and many are eager to see their customers embrace the technology. But Asmundson said there remains issues such as spotty 3G coverage, as well as the lack of killer services and devices, that are impeding customer acceptance.
Carrier adoption in the U.S. itself has been spastic, as each player has waded into the technology at drastically different rates. It's due to the fact that the overarching term "3G" actually refers to several different technologies which had varied developmental histories.
Verizon Wireless was the first U.S. carrier to embrace 3G with its EV-DO, or evolution-data only, network. In October 2003, it started offering EV-DO cards that could provide broadband Internet service to laptops. Over the past two years, the carrier has spent $1 billion on network upgrades.
"It's certainly important that we were out there first with EV-DO," said Doreen Toben, chief financial officer of Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ), which jointly owns Verizon Wireless with Vodafone Group Plc (VOD).
While Verizon Wireless had a large head start with its network, it didn't launch its consumer product, VCast, until last February.
VCast still isn't a major contributor of Verizon Wireless revenue, but it has helped propel the explosive growth in average data revenue per user to $4.85 for the fourth quarter, up 74% from the $2.79 recorded a year ago. Toben noted, however, that much of that growth was coming from text messaging.
Shortly after VCast came out, Sprint Nextel Corp. (S), which runs 3G through a similar EV-DO network, launched its laptop card product in March. Sprint's consumer service offering, called Power Vision, was unveiled later in October. It was the first carrier to allow users to download songs directly to their cell phones, a feature later replicated by Verizon Wireless.
Cingular Wireless, the nation's largest wireless carrier, took more time to get into the game. In December, the carrier unveiled its network and said it would begin offering high-speed laptop cards with availability in 16 markets. A consumer-oriented service offering won't be available until later this year, but it has already signed exclusive content deals with the likes of Time Warner Inc.'s (TWX) HBO unit.
Cingular Chief Technology Officer Kris Rinne said that despite the delay, Cingular's 3G product will be competitive since it "leapfrogs" the existing technology with faster speeds.
The 3G alphabet soup gets even denser with Cingular. To power its network, the carrier uses UMTS, or Universal Mobile Telecommunications System, in conjunction with software called HSDPA, or High Speed Downlink Packet Access, which further accelerates the connection speeds. HSDPA, which wasn't finalized until last year, was the main reason why Cingular is behind.
One advantage it has, however, is the ability to simultaneously run voice and data transfers. Using that technology, a person can use their cell phone to make a call while using the device as a modem connection at the same time. As a result, the network can run more efficiently, allowing the company to reduce infrastructure costs by at least 40%, Rinne said.
"You don't have to plan separate networks for voice and data," she said.
Still, its 3G network is limited in availability. Rinne said it hopes to be in most of the major markets by the end of the year.
Cingular is jointly owned by AT&T Inc. (T) and BellSouth Corp. (BLS).
T-Mobile USA, owned by Deutsche Telekom AG (DT), has also made noise of an upgrade to 3G. Since it runs on the same wireless technology as Cingular, it'll likely take the same development route.
Despite his concerns, Deloittte's Asmundson said that data revenue is nearing the point where consumers will start to demand higher speeds and new services.
"It's not that 3G won't be successful, it's just that it'll likely take longer than the carriers expected," he said, adding that significant revenue contribution will likely come within the next five years.
-By Roger Cheng, Dow Jones Newswires; 201-938-2020; roger.cheng@dowjones.com
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8-K: INTERDIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP
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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 --------------
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): January 26, 2006 ----------------
InterDigital Communications Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania 1-11152 23-1882087 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer incorporation) Identification No.)
781 Third Avenue, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1409 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 610-878-7800
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
|_| Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
|_| Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
|_| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
|_| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On January 27, 2006, InterDigital Communications Corporation issued a press release announcing that it intends to oppose Nokia Corporation's (Nokia) effort to appeal the judgment of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, which confirmed the Final Award against Nokia in December 2005. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press release dated January 27, 2006.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
INTERDIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
By: /s/ R.J. Fagan ----------------------------------------------- Richard J. Fagan Chief Financial Officer
Dated: January 27, 2006
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description------- ---- -----------
99.1 Press release dated January 27, 2006
Exhibit 99.1
InterDigital to Oppose Nokia's Effort to Appeal Federal Court's Confirmation of Final Award
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 27, 2006--InterDigital Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:IDCC) announced that it intends to oppose Nokia Corporation's (Nokia) efforts to appeal the recently issued judgment of a federal court confirming an arbitral award against Nokia. In December 2005, the federal district judge presiding over the enforcement proceeding between InterDigital and Nokia in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York confirmed in its entirety the Final Award rendered in June 2005 by the Arbitral Tribunal operating under the auspices of International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Nokia has filed a notice of appeal, indicating that it is appealing the federal court's judgment to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. "I am disappointed that Nokia has elected to pursue yet another legal challenge to its royalty obligations to InterDigital in spite of an unambiguous confirmation of the Final Award by the federal court," commented William J. Merritt, President and Chief Executive Officer of InterDigital. "Notwithstanding Nokia's latest action, our resolve to prevail in this dispute remains steadfast and absolute. We will continue to pursue all legal remedies to secure payment and we remain confident that Nokia will pay the amounts due, either of its own accord or by court order."
Note to editors:
In February 1999, Nokia entered into agreements with InterDigital which covered both technology development and a patent license agreement. As part of the patent license agreement, Nokia paid $31.5 million up front to InterDigital to cover product sales through the end of 2001. Royalties owed after 2001 could be defined through direct negotiation, or by a patent license agreement with a designated major competitor. Patent licensing agreements signed in March 2003 between InterDigital and Ericsson and Sony Ericsson established the framework for Nokia's royalty obligations for 2G and 2.5G handset and infrastructure sales. After these patent licensing agreements were signed, InterDigital notified Nokia of its royalty payment obligations. Nokia disagreed with InterDigital's interpretation of the impact of these patent licensing agreements and requested binding arbitration in July 2003 to resolve the dispute. In June 2005, the Arbitral Tribunal delivered its Final Award in the arbitration proceeding between InterDigital Communications Corporation, its wholly-owned subsidiary InterDigital Technology Corporation, and Nokia. The Tribunal established royalty rates which are applicable to Nokia's sales of covered products for the period beginning January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2006. Despite the Final Award, Nokia has refused to pay the royalties owed to InterDigital.
About InterDigital
InterDigital Communications Corporation designs, develops and provides advanced wireless technologies and products that drive voice and data communications. InterDigital is a leading contributor to the global wireless standards and holds a strong portfolio of patented technologies which it licenses to manufacturers of 2G, 2.5G, 3G and 802 products worldwide. Additionally, the company offers baseband product solutions and protocol software for 3G multimode terminals and converged devices. InterDigital's differentiated technology and product solutions deliver time-to-market, performance and cost benefits. For more information, please visit InterDigital's web site: www.interdigital.com. InterDigital is a registered trademark of InterDigital.
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding our current beliefs, plans and expectations as to the receipt of past and future royalty obligations of Nokia under the Final Award and our pursuit of all legal remedies to secure payment. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual outcomes could differ materially from those expressed in or anticipated by such forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors including, but not limited to those contained herein and (i) InterDigital's interpretation of and Nokia's compliance with the Award, and (ii) unanticipated appeals or delays in securing enforcement of the court order confirming the Final Award.
CONTACT: InterDigital Communications Corporation Media Contact: Jack Indekeu, 610-878-7800 jack.indekeu@interdigital.com or Investor Contact: Janet Point, 610-878-7800 janet.point@interdigital.com
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Received by Edgar Online Jan 26, 2006
CIK Code: 0000354913Accession Number: 0001157523-06-000767
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Interdigital Comm to oppose Nokia's effort to appeal Federal Court's confirmation of final award Co announces that it intends to oppose Nokia's (NOK) efforts to appeal the recently issued judgment of a federal court confirming an arbitral award against NOK. In Dec 2005, the federal district judge presiding over the enforcement proceeding between IDCC ...
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FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE
NOKIA CORPORATION and
NOKIA, INC.,
Plaintiffs,
v.
INTERDIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
CORPORATION and INTERDIGITAL
TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION,
Defendants.
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C. A. No. 05-16-JJF
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANTS’ ORIGINAL ANSWER AND REQUEST FOR
COMPLEX DESIGNATION PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE 16.1
Defendants InterDigital Communications Corporation (“IDCC”) and InterDigital
Technology Corporation (“ITC”) file their Original Answer to Plaintiffs’ Complaint for
Declaratory Judgment of Patent Invalidity and Noninfringement and Violations of the
Lanham Act Relating to 3G Mobile Phone Technology (the “Complaint”) and Request
for Complex Designation Pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 and for same would show the
Court as follows:.
I.
NOTICE OF INTENT PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE 16.1(A)
Defendants hereby give Notice of Intent to seek certification of this case as a
complex case pursuant to Local Rule 16.1(a). The present case is one of several actions
that Nokia has filed against Defendants and involves Nokia’s claim under §43(a) of the
Lanham Act, which Nokia asserts “focuses on InterDigital’s entire patent portfolio” of
over 1600 patents. (See Plaintiffs’ Answering Brief in Opposition to Defendants’ Motion
to Dismiss Pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 12(b)(1), 12(b)(6), and 12(h)(3)
(“Nokia’s Brief”) at pp.27-28, 32-33.) Specifically, Nokia alleges that it has been
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damaged because InterDigital’s statements have “deterred Nokia’s customers from
purchasing standards-compliant products.” Id. at 30.
Defendants maintain that Nokia’s remaining claim should be dismissed and will
be the subject of summary adjudication following focused discovery. In addition,
Defendants maintain that discovery in the sole remaining Lanham Act claim should be
limited to issues relevant only to the Lanham Act claim. Nevertheless, Nokia’s broad
allegations make this case particularly appropriate for designation as a complex case.
Designation of this case as a complex case is appropriate in light of the considerations set
forth in Local Rule 16.1(a)(2) because:
1. This case is one of several interrelated actions filed by
Nokia against Defendants.
2. Nokia’s allegations in this case unnecessarily implicate the
production and review of vast quantities of documents by all parties
in this case.
3. Nokia is a massive, complex organization, with entities,
personal, customers, and documents scattered throughout the world.
4. Plaintiff Nokia Corporation is a Finish Corporation, which
gives rise to the inevitable need for foreign discovery.
5. Nokia’s allegations gives rise to the need for substantial
third party discovery, including potential discovery from all United
States cellular service providers and cellular service providers
located throughout the world.
6. The requirements of 3G Standards and the application of
patents to such 3G Standards present technically complex questions,
which will necessitate expert testimony.
7. Nokia is challenging patent portfolios that contain over
1600 issued patents.
8. The challenged patent portfolios includes patents issued
throughout the world and, if Nokia’s claims are read literally,
requires an analysis and determination that none of the patents are
“essential.”
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For these reasons, certification of this case as a complex case and the provisions
for efficiently handling same as set forth in Local Rule 16.1(b) is appropriate. A focused
discovery schedule that addresses dispositive issues such as the specific bases for Nokia’s
claim and its alleged harm will inevitably result in summary disposition of this case,
thereby saving judicial resources and avoiding unnecessary costs and expenses by the
parties.
II.
ORIGINAL ANSWER
NATURE AND BASIS OF ACTION
1. Defendants admit that this is purportedly an action arising under the
Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. 1501 et seq. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Memorandum
and Order Granting Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter
Jurisdiction Over the Subject Matter Pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
12(b)(1), 12(b)(6), and 12(h)(3) as to the Declaratory Judgment Claims (Docket Entries
Nos. 25 and 26) (the “Court’s Order”) and otherwise denies the averments of Paragraph
1.
THE PARTIES
2. Defendants are without knowledge or information sufficient to form a
belief as to the truth of the averments of Paragraph 2.
3. Admit.
JURISDICTION AND VENUE
4. Defendants admit that this court has jurisdiction over Nokia’s Lanham Act
claim pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §1331. Defendants otherwise incorporate the Court’s Order
and deny the averments of Paragraph 4.
5. Admit.
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6. Admit.
FACTS PURPORTEDLY GIVING RISE TO THIS ACTION
7. Because of the vagueness of the allegations contained in Paragraph 7,
Defendants are without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth of the allegations contained therein, and therefore deny same.
8. Defendants admit that the IS-54/136 and GSM standards are implemented
through so-called 2G mobile phone systems using Time Division Multiple Access
("TDMA") technology. Because of the vagueness of the other allegations contained in
Paragraph 8, Defendants are without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief
as to the truth of the other averment of Paragraph 8, and therefore deny same.
9. Defendants admit that Defendants asserted certain 2G patents in court
against Ericsson, Inc. and ITC asserted certain 2G patents in court against Motorola, Inc.
Defendants otherwise deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 9.
10. Deny.
11. Defendants admit that the WCDMA and cdma2000 standards are
implemented through 3G mobile systems using Code Division Multiple Access
(“CDMA”) technology. Because of the vagueness of the allegations regarding
Defendants’ “allegations” and “contentions,” Defendants are without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of those statements and therefore
deny same. Defendants otherwise deny the remaining allegations contained in Paragraph
11.
12. Defendants admit that Nokia Corporation and Defendants are parties to
three expressly interrelated agreements. Defendants otherwise deny the allegations
contained in Paragraph 12.
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13. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order and deny the allegations
contained in Paragraph 13.
14. Defendants admit that Nokia has, to date, refused to pay the fees
Defendants are demanding. Defendants admit that the parties were, at the time the
Complaint was filed, involved in an ICC arbitration as alleged in the last sentence of
Paragraph 14 of the Complaint. Defendants deny the remaining allegations contained in
Paragraph 14.
15. Defendants admit that Nokia is licensed to ITC’s 3G patents through the
end of 2006. Because of the vagueness of the allegations regarding Defendants’
“contentions,” Defendants are without knowledge or information sufficient to form a
belief as to the truth of those statements and therefore deny same. Defendants are
without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the
remaining allegations contained in Paragraph 15 and therefore deny same.
16. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order and deny the allegations
contained in Paragraph 16.
17. Defendants admit that a copy of a Forbes Magazine article is attached as
Exhibit S. Defendants otherwise deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 17.
18. Defendants admit that a copy of a purported transcript of an August 13,
2003, investor conference call is attached as Exhibit T. Defendants otherwise deny the
allegations contained in Paragraph 18.
19. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order and deny the allegations
contained in Paragraph 19.
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20. Defendants are without knowledge or information sufficient to form a
belief as to the truth of the allegations contained in Paragraph 20 and therefore deny
same.
21. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order and deny the allegations
contained in Paragraph 21.
22. Defendants admit that the previously pending arbitration did not involve
3G products. Because of the vagueness of the remaining allegations contained in
Paragraph 22, Defendants are otherwise without knowledge or information sufficient to
form a belief as to the truth of the statements and therefore deny same.
COUNT I
23. To the extent not inconsistent, Defendants incorporate by reference their
answers to the allegations of Paragraphs 1 through 22 to the Complaint as if fully set
forth herein.
24. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count I and
therefore no answer is required.
25. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count I and
therefore no answer is required.
26. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count I and
therefore no answer is required.
COUNT II
27. To the extent not inconsistent, Defendants incorporate by reference their
answers to the allegations of Paragraphs 1 through 26 as if fully set forth herein.
28. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count II and
therefore no answer is required.
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29. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count II and
therefore no answer is required.
COUNT III
30. To the extent not inconsistent, Defendants incorporate by reference their
answers to the allegations of Paragraphs 1 through 29 as if fully set forth herein.
31. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count III and
therefore no answer is required.
32. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count III and
therefore no answer is required.
33. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count III and
therefore no answer is required.
COUNT IV
34. To the extent not inconsistent, Defendants incorporate by reference their
answers to the allegations of Paragraphs 1 through 33 as if fully set forth herein.
35. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count IV and
therefore no answer is required.
36. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count IV and
therefore no answer is required.
37. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count IV and
therefore no answer is required.
38. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count IV and
therefore no answer is required.
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COUNT V
39. To the extent not inconsistent, Defendants incorporate by reference their
answers to the allegations of Paragraphs 1 through 38 as if fully set forth herein.
40. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count V and
therefore no answer is required.
41. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count V and
therefore no answer is required.
42. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count V and
therefore no answer is required.
COUNT VI
43. To the extent not inconsistent, Defendants incorporate by reference their
answers to the allegations of Paragraphs 1 through 42 as if fully set forth herein.
44. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count VI and
therefore no answer is required.
45. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count VI and
therefore no answer is required
46. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count VI and
therefore no answer is required.
47. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count VI and
therefore no answer is required.
48. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count VI and
therefore no answer is required.
49. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count VI and
therefore no answer is required.
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COUNT VII
50. To the extent not inconsistent, Defendants incorporate by reference their
answers to the allegations of Paragraphs 1 through 49 as if fully set forth herein.
51. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count VII and
therefore no answer is required.
52. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count VII and
therefore no answer is required.
53. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count VII and
therefore no answer is required.
54. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count VII and
therefore no answer is required.
55. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count VII and
therefore no answer is required.
56. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count VII and
therefore no answer is required.
COUNT VIII
57. To the extent not inconsistent, Defendants incorporate by reference their
answers to the allegations of Paragraphs 1 through 56 as if fully set forth herein.
58. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count VIII and
therefore no answer is required.
59. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count VIII and
therefore no answer is required.
60. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count VIII and
therefore no answer is required.
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61. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count VIII and
therefore no answer is required.
COUNT IX
62. To the extent not inconsistent, Defendants incorporate by reference their
answers to the allegations of Paragraphs 1 through 61 as if fully set forth herein.
63. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count IX and
therefore no answer is required.
64. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count IX and
therefore no answer is required.
COUNT X
65. To the extent not inconsistent, Defendants incorporate by reference their
answers to the allegations of Paragraphs 1 through 64 as if fully set forth herein.
66. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count X and
therefore no answer is required.
67. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count X and
therefore no answer is required.
68. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count X and
therefore no answer is required...
69. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count X and
therefore no answer is required.
70. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count X and
therefore no answer is required.
71. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count X and
therefore no answer is required.
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72. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count X and
therefore no ans wer is required.
COUNT XI
73. To the extent not inconsistent, Defendants incorporate by reference their
answers to the allegations of Paragraphs 1 through 72 as if fully set forth herein.
74. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XI and
therefo re no answer is required.
75. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XI and
therefore no answer is required.
76. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XI and
therefore no answer is required.
77. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XI and
therefore no answer is required.
COUNT XII
78. To the extent not inconsistent, Defendants incorporate by reference their
answers to the allegations of Paragraphs 1 through 77 as if fully set forth herein.
79. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XII and
therefore no answer is required.
80. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XII and
therefore no answer is required.
81. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XII and
therefore no ans wer is required.
82. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XII and
therefore no answer is required.
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83. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XII and
therefore no answer is required.
84. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XII and
therefore no answer is required.
85. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XII and
therefore no answer is required.
COUNT XIII
86. To the extent not inconsistent, Defendants incorporate by reference their
answers to the allegations of Paragraphs 1 through 85 as if fully set forth herein.
87. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XIII and
therefore no answer is required.
88. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XIII and
therefore no answer is required.
89. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XIII and
therefore no answer is required.
90. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XIII and
therefore no answer is required.
91. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XIII and
therefore no answer is required.
COUNT XIV
92. To the extent not inconsistent, Defendants incorporate by reference their
answers to the allegations of Paragraphs 1 through 91 as if fully set forth herein.
93. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XIV and
therefore no answer is required.
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94. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XIV and
therefore no answer is required.
95. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XIV and
therefore no answer is required.
96. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XIV and
therefore no answer is required.
COUNT XV
97. To the extent not inconsistent, Defendants incorporate by reference their
answers to the allegations of Paragraphs 1 through 96 as if fully set forth herein.
98. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XV and
therefore no answer is required.
99. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XV and
therefore no answer is required.
100. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XV and
therefore no answer is required.
101. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XV and
therefore no answer is required.
102. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XV and
therefore no answer is required.
103. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XV and
therefore no answer is required.
104. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XV and
therefore no answer is required.
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105. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XV and
therefore no answer is required.
106. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XV and
therefore no answer is required.
107. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XV and
therefore no answer is required.
COUNT XVI
108. To the extent not inconsistent, Defendants incorporate by reference their
answers to the allegations of Paragraphs 1 through 107 as if fully set forth herein.
109. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XVI and
therefore no answer is required.
110. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XVI and
therefore no answer is required.
111. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XVI and
therefore no answer is required.
112. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XVI and
therefore no answer is required.
113. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XVI and
therefore no answer is required.
114. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XVI and
therefore no answer is required.
115. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XVI and
therefore no answer is required.
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116. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XVI and
therefore no answer is required.
117. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XVI and
therefore no answer is required.
COUNT XVII
118. To the extent not inconsistent, Defendants incorporate by reference their
answers to the allegations of Paragraphs 1 through 117 as if fully set forth herein.
119. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XVII and
therefore no answer is required.
120. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XVII and
therefore no answer is required.
121. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XVII and
therefore no answer is required.
122. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XVII and
therefore no answer is required.
123. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XVII and
therefore no answer is required.
124. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XVII and
therefore no answer is required.
125. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XVII and
therefore no answer is required.
126. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XVII and
therefore no answer is required.
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COUNT XVIII
127. To the extent not inconsistent, Defendants incorporate by reference their
answers to the allegations of Paragraphs 1 through 126 as if fully set forth herein.
128. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XVIII and
therefore no answer is required.
129. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XVIII and
therefore no answer is required.
130. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XVIII and
therefore no answer is required.
131. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XVIII and
therefore no answer is required.
132. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XVIII and
therefore no answer is required.
COUNT XIX
133. To the extent not inconsistent, Defendants incorporate by reference their
answers to the allegations of Paragraphs 1 through 132 as if fully set forth herein.
134. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XIX and
therefore no answer is required.
135. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XIX and
therefore no answer is required.
136. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XIX and
therefore no answer is required.
137. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XIX and
therefore no answer is required.
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COUNT XX
138. To the extent not inconsistent, Defendants incorporate by reference the ir
answers to the allegations of Paragraphs 1 through 137 as if fully set forth herein.
139. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XX and
therefore no answer is required.
140. Defendants incorporate the Court’s Order dismissing Count XX and
therefore no answer is required.
COUNT XXI
141. To the extent not inconsistent, Defendants incorporate by reference their
answers to the allegations of Paragraphs 1 through 140 as if fully set forth herein.
142. Deny.
143. Because of the vagueness of the allegations, Defendants are without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations
contained in the first sentence of Paragraph 143. Defendants deny the remaining
allegations contained within Paragraph 143.
144. Deny.
145. Deny.
146. Deny.
147. To the extent not inconsistent and expressly admitted above, Defendants
deny the factual allegations contained within the Complaint.
JURY DEMAND
Defendants admit that Nokia has demanded a trial by jury.
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III.
DEFENSES
1. Nokia has failed to state a claim on which relief may be granted.
2. Nokia has waived any claim it may have had.
3. Nokia’s claims are barred by the equitable doctrine of laches.
4. Nokia’s claims are barred by equitable estoppel.
5. Nokia’s claims are barred by acquiescence.
6. Nokia’s claims are barred in whole and/or in part by the applicable statute
of limitations.
PRAYER FOR RELIEF
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully prays that upon fina l trial a judgment be
entered and that the following relief be granted:
(1) Plaintiffs’ Complaint be dismissed with prejudice;
(2) Defendants be awarded their reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs;
and
(3) Defendants be granted such other and further relief, general and
special, at law or in equity, to which they may be justly entitled.
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Respectfully submitted,
OF COUNSEL:
D. Dudley Oldham
Linda L. Addison
Richard S. Zembek
FULBRIGHT & JAWORSKI L.L.P.
1301 McKinney, Suite 5100
Houston, Texas 77010-3095
Tel: (713) 651-5151
Dan D. Davison
FULBRIGHT & JAWORSKI L.L.P.
2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 2800
Dallas, Texas 75201-2784
Tel: (214) 855-8000
Dated: January 26, 2006
POTTER, ANDERSON & CORROON LLP
By: /s/ David E. Moore
Richard L. Horwitz (#2246)
David E. Moore (#3983)
Hercules Plaza, 6th Floor
1313 N. Market Street
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
Tel: (302) 984-6000
rhorwitz@potteranderson.com
dmoore@potteranderson.com
Attorneys for Defendants Interdigital
Communications Corporation and Interdigital
Technology Corporation
716968
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, David E. Moore, hereby certify that on January 26, 2006, the attached document
was hand delivered to the following person(s) and was electronically filed with the Clerk
of the Court using CM/ECF which will send notification of such filing(s) to the following
and the document is available for viewing and downloading from CM/ECF:
Jack B. Blumenfeld
Julia Heaney
Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell
1201 N. Market Street
P. O. Box 1347
Wilmington, DE 19899-1347
I hereby certify that on January 26, 2006, I have Emailed Expressed the
documents to the following non-registered participants:
Peter Kontio
Patrick J. Flinn
Gardner S. Culpepper
Keith E. Broyles
Alston & Bird LLP
1201 West Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30309-3424
By: /s/ David E. Moore
Richard L. Horwitz
David E. Moore
Hercules Plaza, 6th Floor
1313 N. Market Street
Wilmington, Delaware 19899-0951
(302) 984-6000
rhorwitz@potteranderson.com
dmoore@potteranderson.com
673950
Thanks Dave
xxx
*DJ InterDigital Sees Added $3.4M Compensation Chg In 4Q
(MORE TO FOLLOW) Dow Jones Newswires
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They are throwing the big guns out....10,600 shares @ 24.96 and 20,500 shares @ 25.00
=DJ THE SKEPTIC: A Crush On Nokia
By Robb M. Stewart A DOW JONES NEWSWIRES COLUMN
LONDON (Dow Jones)--More worrying even than the decline in profit and the weakening margin is that for all that Nokia (NOK) still only managed to translate stronger sales into a 1% gain in market share.
Had Nokia managed to eke out a greater advance on its competitors then it would seem all the more churlish to dwell on the dip in the average selling price of its mobile devices.
The Finns sold 84 million phones in the last three months of 2005, a 27% rise on a year ago that outpaced growth in the overall market. The rise was in large part fueled by demand in developing regions such as China and India, which goes a ways to explaining the fall in ASP despite the introduction of some nifty high-end gadgetry.
Given Nokia's rising presence in countries such as China and the struggles faced by the acquirers of Alcatel's (ALA) and Siemens' (SI) handset ops, it's disappointing Nokia didn't gain a greater share of the market.
Indeed, it would seem that Nokia's nearest rivals have done better as the market concentrates in the hands of a small number of manufacturers.
Motorola (MOT) appears to have been the prime beneficiary, and while it still trails Nokia it has managed to close the gap. Sony Ericsson, too, has grabbed share - it may remain a niche player, but its Walkman and other higher spec phones have helped it retake ground.
Nokia remains far and away the largest handset maker, with a broad portfolio of products. So long as it's squeezing rivals and using its scale to grind marginal companies, then investors can take a long view of Nokia's prospects.
Yet with Nokia looking for its market share to be flat, it forces the spotlight on the near-term and the Finnish company's eroded margins. And it indicates that competition is eating away at not only the small, but at the industry giant, too - the other facet of that pesky lower ASP.
(Robb M. Stewart, founder of the Skeptic column in 2001, has reported for Dow Jones Newswires since 1997 from Sweden and the U.K. He can be reached on robb.stewart@dowjones.com)
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Infineon: Small in Size and With a Huge Impact on Mobile Phones
MUNICH, Germany, Jan 26, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Every mobile phone in the world needs a radio transmitter and a radio receiver to bridge the distance between the user and the base stations of the mobile network. Ongoing technology development since the early 1990's, and a wide spread of regulations, restrictions and carrier offerings, have led to a broad selection of frequencies being available for mobile communication.
Today, in the most important digital mobile network, the GSM/EDGE (Global System for Mobile Communications/Enhanced Data GSM Evolution), one can find four different frequency ranges, while the next-generation version, WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access), that includes UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System), brings another six frequency ranges to the game, with additional ones under discussion. The broader the selection of mobile phones for the consumer, the broader the competition among carriers - leading to ever-decreasing prices. However, this also means that cell phone suppliers need to have their products work properly across multiple frequency ranges, each of which requires sophisticated, comprehensive semiconductor circuitry in the mobile phones.
The latest radio frequency (RF) integrated circuit from Infineon Technologies of Munich, Germany, supports all the frequency ranges currently used in GSM/EDGE and WCDMA mobile networks, and measures just 6 by 6 square millimeters (0.24 x 0.24 square inches). The SMARTi 3GE chip is manufactured using a common low-power, high-performance CMOS technology, a state-of-the-art development for RF circuits, which often require specialized manufacturing process technologies. The SMARTi 3GE is a one-chip RF transceiver combining the receiving and the transmitting functions for the GSM/EDGE and WCDMA mobile standards. It reduces the printed circuit board space required for those functions in leading-edge, dual-mode multi-band cellular handsets by up to 40 percent compared to Infineon's previous two-chip solution. This paves the way for further size reduction of cell phones, as well as for new design alternatives. And the consumer doesn't need to make any concessions, because his next mobile device will work in today's GSM/EDGE networks and in tomorrow's WCDMA networks in every country around the globe. Moreover, the download speed of up to 7.2 Mbps for audio and video streaming is fully supported by this tiny RF chip.
With over 200 million RF chips sold in 2005, Infineon is the global market leader in RF products for mobile devices.
About Infineon
Infineon Technologies AG, Munich, Germany, offers semiconductor and system solutions for automotive, industrial and multimarket sectors, for applications in communication, as well as memory products. With a global presence, Infineon operates through its subsidiaries in the US from San Jose, CA, in the Asia-Pacific region from Singapore and in Japan from Tokyo. In fiscal year 2005 (ending September), the company achieved sales of Euro 6.76 billion with about 36,400 employees worldwide. Infineon is listed on the DAX index of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and on the New York Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: IFX). Further information is available at www.infineon.com.
This news release is available online at http://www.infineon.com/news/.
SOURCE: Infineon Technologies AG
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or
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or
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Motorola introduces indoor High Speed Access Point
Jan 26, 2006 (TELECOMWORLDWIRE via COMTEX) -- Motorola AXPT, a new High Speed Access Point aimed at improving indoor mobile broadband access, has been introduced by communications company Motorola.
Motorola said its AXPT product is designed to help mobile operators access the enterprise broadband market by enabling cellular traffic to be maintained once the mobile user moves indoors. It can be added to any existing UMTS network and was developed to help mobile operators deal with the challenge of indoor coverage and capacity when providing HSDPA mobile broadband.
According to Motorola, its AXPT solution reduces the requirement for users to switch to alternative fixed or wireless broadband services when moving into the office environment. This would usually generate higher usage concentrations than for outside use. The solution also aims to help mobile operators increase and retain broadband usage on their networks.
Motorola said AXPT adopts the WiFi model in order to generate cost savings for the enterprise, while providing high quality indoors coverage and capacity comparable to current wide area cellular base stations.
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Verizon Wireless and UTStarcom unveil new music phone
Jan 26, 2006 (TELECOMWORLDWIRE via COMTEX) -- The CDM8945 Music Phone has been made available by Verizon Wireless, a wireless communications company, and UTStarcom Personal Communications, a provider of wireless communication devices and division of UTStarcom Inc (Nasdaq:UTSI).
The CDM8945 features a 330k pixel digital camera with flash for still images and video, a 2" 260k colour TFT LCD screen, 1" 65k colour outer display and dual band (800/1900 Mhz, CDMA).
The handset features predictive text, a 500-entry phonebook, voice activated dialling, MSM6500 chipset and a number of messaging options, and is TTY-capable. It also includes Mobile Web 2.0, a 64MB Flash/32MB RAM with up to 256 additional expandable memory, and supports various audio, image and video formats.
The handset offers Music on Demand and Video on Demand and can stream mobile video and 3D gaming through the recently introduced V CAST Music service from Verizon Wireless, which uses the company's EV-DO wireless broadband network.
The CDM8945 is available under a two-year agreement for USD129.99 after a USD50 mail-in rebate, while V CAST Music subscribers pay USD0.99 per song for downloads to PC and USD1.99 for tracks sent both to the handset and PC.
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LG is obligated to pay InterDigital three equal installments of $95 million, in the first quarters of 2006, 2007, and 2008, respectively. At the end of the five year term, LG will receive a paid-up license to sell single-mode GSM/GPRS/EDGE terminal units under the patents included under the license.
Read it again:On January 18, 2006, InterDigital Communications Corporation's patent holding subsidiaries (collectively, InterDigital) entered into a worldwide, non-transferable, non-exclusive, patent license agreement with LG Electronics Inc. (LG). The five-year patent license agreement, effective January 1, 2006, covers the sale, both prior to January 1, 2006 and during the five-year term, of terminal units compliant with all TDMA-based Second Generation (2G) standards (including TIA-136, GSM, GPRS, and EDGE) and all Third Generation (3G) standards (including WCDMA, TD-SCDMA and cdma2000(R) technology and its extensions), and infrastructure compliant with cdma2000(R) technology and its extensions up to a limited threshold amount, under all patents owned by InterDigital prior to and during the term of the license. Under the terms of the patent license agreement, LG is obligated to pay InterDigital three equal installments of $95 million, in the first quarters of 2006, 2007, and 2008, respectively. At the end of the five year term, LG will receive a paid-up license to sell single-mode GSM/GPRS/EDGE terminal units under the patents included under the license.
The Company is currently evaluating its accounting related to this agreement and will provide guidance at an appropriate time.
cdma2000(R) is a registered trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA-USA).
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US Financial Network: China Direct Trading Corp. Receives Order From
SuperSibs! for Pillowcases From China and AT&T Inks Strategic Alliance with
Avaya
Jan 26, 2006 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- City of Industry, CA - Internet Service Provider industry news provided by Financial News USA (OTC: FNWU) China Direct Trading Corporation (OTC BB:CHDT) announced recently that its subsidiary Souvenir Direct Inc. (SDI) has received an opening order from SuperSibs! for pillowcases from China. These pillowcases, which will be sourced and printed in China, will be used for a SuperSibs! Program called SuperSibs! Sweet Dreams, and will provide comfort for 2,800 of the youngest children in their program this year. SuperSibs! is a nonprofit organization that was created to meet the need for services to support and honor the brothers and sisters of children diagnosed with cancer. These services are free of charge to siblings of children with cancer. Currently serving over 4,000 children between the ages of 4 though 18, from across the Unites States and Canada, SuperSibs! helps these "shadow survivors" face the future with strength, courage and hope. Verizon (NYSE:VZ) customers can experience breathtaking high-speed Internet access as the company expands its Verizon FiOS (FYE'-ose) Internet Service in Howard County. A growing number of residents and small businesses in the county now can order the industry's premier mass-market broadband services. Verizon also offers FiOS data services in other parts of Maryland. Verizon delivers FiOS over the company's fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) network, which currently is being built in more than half of the states where Verizon provides landline communications services.
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) and Avaya Inc. formed a global strategic alliance to help more corporations and government agencies adopt business Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technologies. Basking Ridge, N.J.-based Avaya designs, builds and manages communications networks. Its clients include 90 percent of Fortune 500 companies. It already is a market leader in the development of secure and reliable Internet Protocol telephony systems and communications software applications. For its own part, San Antonio-based AT&T is contributing its own global IP network, network design and management expertise to the alliance. Through this alliance, executives with both companies are working to give customers a single point of contact for Internet telephone deployments as companies upgrade from traditional circuit-switched phone networks. Taking the next step in its mobile broadband strategy, Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) recently introduced its new High Speed Access Point -- Motorola AXPT -- for enhanced indoor mobile broadband access. The Motorola AXPT was unveiled to leading mobile operators around the world, with live over-the-air demonstrations revealing exceptional coverage and capacity directly indoors. Motorola AXPT, which can be added to any existing UMTS network, is designed to enable mobile operators to tap into the lucrative enterprise broadband market by maintaining cellular traffic after the user moves indoors. Motorola AXPT was developed to address the specific indoor coverage and capacity challenges that mobile operators face when delivering HSDPA mobile broadband within the enterprise space.
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