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Schlumberger Releases Annual Smart Card Market Analysis; Momentum
Returning with Key Developments in Mobile Communications, Banking and Public
Sector Markets
PARIS, FRANCE, Apr 17, 2003 (CCNMatthews via COMTEX) -- Schlumberger Smart Cards and Terminals (NYSE:SLB) released its annual smart card analysis today.
After a year treading water, shipment rates of microprocessor cards surged back into double-digits with a 13% rise in 2002. Although the general economic climate impacted margins, there are still strong prospects: As a corollary of the increasing need for security we've been facing in the past couple of months, corporate badge and public sector ID cards projects have started to materialize significantly and could become significant volume markets -- joining the existing heavyweight mobile communications and banking segments. Such developments will support double-digit growth for at least the next two years, the company anticipates.
On the downside, the effects of the current price pressure in the industry is likely to impact overall spending on R&D and technology -- leading to limiting the duplicate developments of similar technology that currently takes place in market segments. Silicon oversupply is also ending, signaling a rise in chip prices.
There are interesting trends in each of the major smart card application sectors. These include dominance of the JavaCard(TM) platform for high-end banking and mobile telecom applications -- driven by interoperability needs of operators, and the innovative use of plastic in the banking sector -- as well as the confirmation of EMV migration, and extensive governmental interest in health and public sector ID cards.
Mobile communications: the SIM remains the essential operator-subscriber link
Subscriber churn, and major expansion in China, India and Latin America, all contributed to a return to steady growth for SIMs (Subscriber Identification Modules) for mobile communications, the largest application sector for smart cards. After the shock of an 11% decline in 2001, shipments grew 13% in 2002.
Schlumberger believes there will be no return to the dramatic growth rates of the past in 2003. But it predicts growth rates for the number of units of approximately 7% this year, and well over 10% for the next two years, with annual shipments exceeding 500 million for the first time in 2004.
Within this overall picture are some significant developments and trends, including dominance for the JavaCard platform for high-end SIMs; the positive evolution from low- to high-end cards despite the slow start of third generation USIM (Universal Subscriber Identification Module) cards shipments due to the late 3G implementation; a significant breakthrough in CDMA markets with R-UIM (Roaming Universal Identity Module) cards; and a stronger than ever vision of the continuing need for SIM technology as the key to digital networks which are trusted by users and operators to provide security while protecting customers' privacy.
"As wireless technology begins to pervade communications at work, at home and on the move, the secure, portable and programmable attributes of smart card-based identification provide the vital component that will allow the technology to be used conveniently and effectively in all segments and across various wireless technologies. GSM and CDMA benefit from it today, Wi-Fi(TM) (Wireless Fidelity) wireless local area networks are starting to integrate its capability to provide seamless roaming and common billing with traditional wireless data and voice networks' and 3G is well equipped to take advantage of its superior convenience and flexibility. Through features such as authentication, billing, roaming and coordinating multi-protocol applications, we see SIMs as the essential operator-to-subscriber link for joined-up wireless experience," said Olivier Piou, president, Schlumberger Smart Cards and Terminals.
The 'write once, run anywhere' Java(TM) model is now truly established in the mobile communications arena. Thanks to their interoperability and the durability of applications ensured by upward compatibility, Java cards already account for virtually 100% of the high-end SIM market, and approach half of all SIM shipments. In 2003, Schlumberger expects Java cards to account for over half of all shipments for the first time, rising to two-thirds of the market in 2005.
Cost-cutting operators postponed new service launches and limited the shipments of 64K cards in 2001 and 2002. However, with operators' financial results improving, Schlumberger expects strong shipments of 64K cards in 2003, and reasonable volumes for new 128K cards.
Looking to the future, one bright spot is the large-scale adoption of the CDMA equivalent of the SIM, the R-UIM, in China. This could be of real significance for the CDMA market, as it has removed the fundamental barrier holding back progress -- the availability of handsets with an R-UIM card interface. Common services -- such as information on-demand and games -- which are accessible by both GSM and CDMA customers through advanced software platforms deployed within the operators' premises, further demonstrated the universality of the SIM/UIM identification technology, and significantly enhanced the return-on-investment of popular data services offered to subscribers in Asia.
Evolving 2.5 and 3G networks are key drivers for the future SIM market, and Schlumberger expects order volumes for individual USIM projects to run into millions during 2003 -- but starting in Europe and South East Asia first, rather than Japan. The intrinsic security features of SIMs are expected to be vital to provide rights management for many multi-media services.
The worldwide conversion from TDMA to GSM technology -- embracing Latin America, the USA and other areas -- is also gaining momentum, and provides a trend to be watched in 2003-2004.
Longer term, Schlumberger points to the rise of Public Wireless LAN (PWLAN) over Wi-Fi standards, now viewed by operators as a complement rather than threat to 2.5 and 3G services. The next one to two years will see 'SIM-style' developments for this application, perhaps on a separate smart card equipped with a USB interface, but managed by mobile operators. Other handset-implemented protocols, such as Bluetooth, present similar opportunities.
The technology inside high-end SIMs is set to improve rapidly over the medium term with larger memory arrays and significant upgrades to card and handset communications making USB a strong bet for this market sector.
Banking -- strong, and less conservative
The banking sector continues to flourish, although the 2002 increase of 17% was lower than expected, largely due to some project postponements in the poor global economic climate. 2003 growth is expected to remain double-digit at 12%; and in 2004, Schlumberger anticipates another sharp increase -- with a growth forecast of 21%.
Major drivers for last year's growth include the strong renewal of e-purse cards in Benelux, the roll-outs of UKIS cards in the United Kingdom, and multi-application banking cards in France.
Future growth hot spots include effective EMV migration in Brazil, Canada, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico and Taiwan, and numerous projects in central Europe. Significant new pilot schemes are also anticipated in Italy and Spain. The single biggest driver on the horizon for the sector will be Brazil, and 2003 could mark the turning point in that country's conversion. Slightly farther out, Proton's migration to its new generation Prisma e-purse with EMV credit and debit capability could start in volume next year. Until the global economic outlook becomes more strongly positive, however, projects will continue to be subject to delays.
The anti-fraud case for smart card migration has been made. However, the second major driver for smart card conversion -- the ability to add value and offer differentiating services through multi-application cards -- is less clear-cut. Costs and complexities of multi-partner schemes are slowing progress -- although examples such as the EMV migration project by Turkey's GarantiBank, which has implemented a co-branded debit/credit smart card with a loyalty scheme involving some 100 retail partners, show the remarkable results that can be achieved.
For this sector, the market requires customized products with dedicated R&D for each project to implement a country-specific customization of the EMV standard. Major application vendors and card suppliers are responding imaginatively by extending the flexibility and scope of their offerings -- moves that strengthen the business case for EMV migration. But as a result, there is still no clear standard, and proprietary card operating systems still dominate, with JavaCard and Multos apparently failing to win bankers' hearts and minds.
"We face long migration cycles, but thanks to the proactive role of international bodies like Visa and MasterCard, we expect a boom in financial smart card deployment that really takes full advantage of the facilities offered by multi-application cards and in-the-field upgradability," said Claude Dahan, vice president and general manager, Schlumberger Smart Cards.
Early indicators of future trends in this sector include some ten pilots worldwide of USB-compatible smart cards used to support network-based access for applications such as home banking. Another eye-catching development is the way the physical card is now used to foster brand identity by means of techniques including vibrant colors, transparent plastics and innovative shapes. Longer term, contactless payment represents a very attractive option, and pilots have started in the U.S. and Asia.
Major public sector and corporate badge growth on the horizon
Volumes of corporate badges, which allow secure logical and physical access and smart ID cards for public sector applications are currently small. This market is still in its formative stage, but growing very fast, and the volumes could be very significant in a few years, notes Schlumberger.
In Europe, for example, both Belgium and Italy have already launched tenders for ID and health cards, and virtually every other country is looking at the technology. Activity is also significant in Asia, where initiatives include a driver's license card in India and a national ID card program in China.
The two main drivers for these markets are security and the simplification of citizens' lives through electronic service delivery. Security has become a major concern for citizens, international companies and governments, increasing awareness of the need for a secure, portable and personal ID device like the smart card. Despite long decision-making cycles, the consciousness of governments is a deciding factor that will dramatically change the market. The current Belgian project could prove influential: the card -- due to start deployment in Q2, 2003 -- includes two digital certificates, one for authentication and one for the holder's signature. The inclusion of public key technology could allow Belgians to perform a wide range of transactions online, including paying taxes and voting. This echoes the major interest smart card vendors are seeing from corporations for PKI-based smart cards to protect IT systems and networks.
Current smart card technology is more than capable of handling these applications, but the physical structure of the card is crucial -- and must meet specific requirements in terms of durability and security printing, imposing new types of plastic materials, such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene terepthalate (PET) or polycarbonate (PC).
One issue that has not yet been addressed to any significant extent is the need for standardization to provide future interoperability between countries in regions like the European Union and Southeast Asia.
Transport -- a fragmented market
The long cycle times of contactless smart card ticketing projects for transportation make the sector relatively isolated to macro economic fluctuations. Shipments continue to grow with strong double-digit rises with forecasts for both 2003 and 2004 of at least 25%.
Much of the immediate growth prospects in Europe are from well-publicized schemes such as the London's Oyster(TM) card, and Navigo(TM) in Paris. Similar schemes can be found worldwide in countries such as China, Japan and Brazil. Constraints on growth are imposed by the large number of contactless radio frequency technology standards that are used for electronic tickets, and the fact that most projects are tied to a specific environment.
"The next 18 months are likely to establish the future direction for the smart card in the transportation industry," noted Xavier Chanay, vice president, Product Development and Marketing, Schlumberger Smart Cards. "As soon as these trends start to take on a clear shape, we could easily see this sector moving into triple-digit growth."
Cards for Payphones
The market for memory card-based phone cards fell by 5% in 2002 due to the increasing penetration of mobile phones, and is expected to continue its gradual decline for the foreseeable future. This sector still accounts for well over half of the industry's total shipments -- over a billion units in 2002 -- but only for a small portion of its revenue: less than 10%.
The big players in the smart card market are gradually withdrawing from this segment, converting their production and delivery capacity towards higher-end cards as public payphone cards have become a commodity.
Standardization holds key for future
Although the smart card market has reached certain maturity, the intrinsic security, convenience and personalization features are making the technology more compelling. Established applications remain strong, and a number of emerging markets hold significant promise. Key among these are security for the burgeoning number of wireless transactions -- with the boost that will be given by Wi-Fi (802.11b Wireless Local Area Networks) and next-generation mobile messaging, including digital rights management of content delivered.
The technology of smart cards is now highly sophisticated, and is moving inexorably towards becoming part of the standard computer systems framework. Standardization will continue to be critical, and developments such as USB interfacing, and the recent .NET 'Internet card' initiative -- which adds a common language infrastructure for easy integration with multimedia appliances -- are pointers to the industry's future direction.
"Smart card technology is becoming an intrinsic element of the IT and networking system," said Jean-Claude Deturche, vice president, Marketing, Schlumberger Smart Cards. "Standardization continues to be a key challenge, and a recipe for the future success of the industry."
Schlumberger -- the world's leading provider of microprocessor cards -- also cites the continued need for large R&D investments, the understanding of the complex security requirements for each card market, and building the right partnerships and distribution channels as key ingredients for the success of players.
Microprocessor 2001 2002 Growth 2003 Growth 2004 GrowthCards actual forecast forecast 2002 2003 2004 versus versus versus 2001 2002 2003----------------------------------------------------------------------By market (million units)----------------------------------------------------------------------Mobile communications 400 450 13% 480 7% 530 10%----------------------------------------------------------------------Banking 145 170 17% 190 12% 230 21%----------------------------------------------------------------------Others (E Gov, IT, Pay TV, Transport...) 97 105 8% 134 28% 170 27%----------------------------------------------------------------------Total 642 725 13% 804 11% 930 16%---------------------------------------------------------------------- Share of Share of Share of total total total----------------------------------------------------------------------...of which are----------------------------------------------------------------------Multi-application cards 224 352 48% 420 52% 550 59%----------------------------------------------------------------------....of which are----------------------------------------------------------------------Java cards 114 198 27% 280 35% 375 41%----------------------------------------------------------------------By region Share of Share of Share of(million units) total total total ----------------------------------------------------------------------Europe, Middle East, Africa 320 340 47% 360 45% 385 41%----------------------------------------------------------------------Asia Pacific 272 310 43% 350 44% 425 46%----------------------------------------------------------------------Latin America 20 25 3% 34 4% 45 5%----------------------------------------------------------------------North America 30 50 7% 60 7% 75 8%----------------------------------------------------------------------Total 642 725 12.9% 804 11% 930 16%----------------------------------------------------------------------Memory Cards 2001 2002 Growth 2003 Growth 2004 Growth actual forecast forecast 2002 2003 2004 versus versus versus 2001 2002 2003 ----------------------------------------------------------------------By market (million units)----------------------------------------------------------------------Payphones 1060 980 -8% 950 -3% 920 -3%----------------------------------------------------------------------Others 99 110 11% 120 9% 130 8%----------------------------------------------------------------------Total 1159 1090 -6% 1070 -2% 1050 -2%----------------------------------------------------------------------
About Schlumberger Smart Cards and Terminals
Schlumberger Smart Cards and Terminals is the world's leading provider of microprocessor cards -- the key to digital networks -- and a major supplier of card-related terminals and transaction software. Its 5,000 employees serve customers in more than 100 countries, with worldwide sales exceeding 2.6 billion smart cards to date. The company possesses more than 20 years' experience in smart card innovation and leads its industry in security technology and open systems.
Schlumberger Smart Cards and Terminals continuously creates new generations of products for use in a variety of applications in the telecommunications, finance, retail, transport, entertainment, healthcare, personal identification, information technology and public sector markets. Smart card solutions provide convenience, security and privacy to public and private services operators, their customers and end-users.
For more information, visit us at www.smartcards.net.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including expectations of future market performance. These statements involve a number of uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual market figures to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. This press release is limited to volume information and yearly periods. No anticipation is expressed or implied regarding financial, pricing, margin, monthly or quarterly information. The smart card industry remains characterized by strong seasonal effects and large quarter-to-quarter variations.
JavaCard and Java are trademarks of Sun Microsystems. WiFi is a trademark of the WiFi Alliance. Navigo is a trademark of RATP. Oyster is a trademark of TranSys.
CONTACT: Schlumberger Smart Cards and Terminals Karen Hodgson (905) 315-9719 khodgson@slb.com or Metzger Associates Kathryn Marshall (303) 786-7000 kathryn@metzger.com
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Nokia Achieves Excellent Profitability in the First Quarter and Mobile
Phone Volumes Grow Faster Than Market
HELSINKI, Finland, Apr 17, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- First quarter 2003 compared with the first quarter 2002:
- Net sales were EUR 6 773 million (EUR 7 014 million in 1Q 2002),
down by 3%.
- Pro forma operating profit was EUR 1 187 million (EUR 1 286
million), down by 8%. This included a gain of EUR 56 million
in 1Q 2003 from the sale of the remaining shares of Nokian
Tyres. Pro forma operating margin was 17.5% (18.3%).
- Pro forma adjustments for 1Q 2003 were EUR 183 million,
including:
- Goodwill amortization of EUR 43 million
- Positive adjustment of EUR 226 million to 3Q 2002 customer
finance impairment (MobilCom)
- Pro forma net profit was EUR 860 million (EUR 915 million), down
by 6%.
- Pro forma earnings per share (diluted) were EUR 0.18 (EUR 0.19).
The sale of the shares of
Nokian Tyres contributed approximately EUR 0.01.
- Reported operating profit increased by 11% to EUR 1 370 million
(EUR 1 234 million).
- Reported net profit increased by 13% to EUR 977 million (EUR 863
million) and reported earnings per - share (diluted) increased
to EUR 0.20 (EUR 0.18).
- Operating cash flow in the first quarter continued strongly at
EUR 1.4 billion.
1Q 2003 RESULTS PRO FORMA REPORTED (excludes goodwill amortization and non- recurring items)----------------------------------------------------------------------EUR (million) 1Q/2003 1Q/2002Change(%)1Q/2003 1Q/2002 Change(%)----------------------------------------------------------------------Net sales 6 773 7 014 -3 6 773 7 014 -3 Nokia Mobile Phones 5 476 5 438 1 5 476 5 438 1 Nokia Networks 1 217 1 436 -15 1 217 1 436 -15 Nokia Ventures Organization 94 157 -40 94 157 -40Operating profit 1 187 1 286 -8 1 370 1 234 11 Nokia Mobile Phones 1 311 1 208 9 1 288 1 185 9 Nokia Networks -127 146 85 122 -30 Nokia Ventures Organization -32 -30 -7 -32 -35 9 Common Group Expenses 35 -38 29 -38Operating margin 17.5 18.3 20.2 17.6 Nokia Mobile Phones 23.9 22.2 23.5 21.8 Nokia Networks -10.4 10.2 7.0 8.5 Nokia Ventures Organization -34.0 -19.1 -34.0 -22.3Profit before tax and minority interests 1 263 1 313 -4 1 446 1 261 15Net profit 860 915 -6 977 863 13EPS, EUR Basic 0.18 0.19 -5 0.20 0.18 11 Diluted 0.18 0.19 -5 0.20 0.18 11----------------------------------------------------------------------
NB: All pro forma 1Q figures can be found in the tables on pages 7 and 8. A reconciliation of the pro forma figures to our reported results can be found in the tables on page 9.
JORMA OLLILA, CHAIRMAN AND CEO:
During the first quarter 2003, we were pleased to see mobile phone market volumes growing year on year for the fourth consecutive quarter, rising by 10% to approximately 98 million units. Nokia's own volumes grew by 13% to around 38 million units, marking faster-than-market growth. Again, profits in our mobile phone business exceeded our expectations, rising 9% on very healthy margins of 24%. With this strong performance from our mobile phones, we succeeded in substantially reducing the impact of difficult operating conditions in our network infrastructure business and were able to post solid overall first-quarter results.
Mobility has a lot to offer, and together with our operator customers we are providing consumers and companies a growing range of products to enhance the already rich world of mobile communication. In early 2003, we began seeing an increased impact of color and multimedia on the mobile phone market. While the network market remains very difficult, we have announced strong abative measures in our network infrastructure business to bring down costs and improve operational efficiency and profitability.
Reducing personnel is always difficult for our whole organization and particularly for the people directly involved. However, the actions we are taking are necessary in order to build a healthy and viable networks business going forward. In the second quarter, we plan to take a charge that is currently estimated to adversely impact our pro forma and reported operating profit by EUR 350 to 400 million.
During the first quarter, we strengthened our product offering with the announcement of 17 new mobile phones. In the Americas, in particular, we launched seven new CDMA phones, most of which will begin shipping during the current quarter. We also announced our first TDMA color models as well as several new GSM models tailored for the Americas markets.
The Nokia 3650 imaging smart phone, with its video recording and streaming video capability, began shipping globally and has met with a favorable response from operators and consumers in all key markets. As a high-volume imaging phone, it is of particular strategic importance for us as it brings the mobile multimedia experience to a broader base of consumers.
We have also seen an enthusiastic response to our growing number of color screen phones, with the Nokia 3510i color model now becoming the second-best selling phone in our portfolio. This clearly indicates a definitive shift from black and white to color in the mobile communications experience.
In February, we entered the games industry with the launch of our first mobile game deck, the Nokia N-Gage. This fan-shaped device, with large color screen and games optimized controls, is just one of many transformatory models in our product lineup. Nokia N-Gage and other new devices coming on stream, such as the Nokia 3300 music device and the Nokia 6800 messaging device, illustrate our innovative design strength as we lead the industry in reshaping people's understanding of what a mobile device should look like.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND FORECASTS
Nokia's first-quarter sales of EUR 6.8 billion declined by 3% compared with the first quarter 2002, reflecting continued weakness in the company's network infrastructure business. First-quarter pro forma operating profit for the Nokia group showed a slight year-on-year decline to EUR 1.2 billion. This included a gain of EUR 56 million in 1Q 2003 from the sale of the remaining shares of Nokian Tyres. Pro forma operating margins for the group in the first quarter continued solidly at 17.5%. Pro forma EPS (diluted) for the group reached EUR 0.18, slightly above guidance given in March, with the sale of the shares of Nokian Tyres contributing approximately EUR 0.01 to pro forma EPS (diluted).
Nokia's cash position continued to improve, with total available cash reaching EUR 10.5 billion by the end of the quarter. At the Annual General Meeting, the Board received authorization to repurchase shares and subsequently made the decision to begin a share buy-back program.
Mobile phones sales up 1% year on year, with excellent profitability
Mobile phone sales rose by 1% year on year, within previously stated guidance, reaching EUR 5.5 billion. Strong sales growth in Europe was virtually offset by somewhat slower sales in Asia Pacific and substantially weaker sales in the Americas. The company's focus on operational efficiency continued to drive profitability at Nokia Mobile Phones, with pro forma operating profit in the first quarter rising 9% year on year to EUR 1.3 billion and mobile phone margins continuing at very healthy levels of 23.9%.
Substantial first-quarter loss in networks, but decisive actions taken
In Nokia Networks, first-quarter sales declined by 15% year on year to EUR 1.2 billion, reflecting lower sales in Europe and Asia Pacific only slightly offset by increased sales in the US. Nokia Networks operating profit decreased substantially to a pro forma operating loss of EUR 127 million, reflecting lower sales volumes and continuing high costs related to the first-phase implementation of 3G technologies.
Against this backdrop, Nokia is taking actions to reduce costs and improve profitability, while at the same time maintaining its leading position in the network infrastructure business. In February, Nokia Networks announced plans to reduce the number of its R&D sites globally in a move to align its focus more closely with the current business environment. This will affect approximately 550 jobs. In April, Nokia Networks announced further reductions across all its functions, involving approximately 1 800 employees.
Outlook for 2Q 2003
Backed by Nokia's broad and competitive product range, including a growing share of compelling color and multimedia models, second-quarter sales for Nokia Mobile Phones are expected to grow between 4% and 12% year on year, and by somewhat less for the group. Strong profitability at Nokia Mobile Phones is expected to continue.
Due to the announced actions in Nokia Networks, the company plans to take a charge relating to restructuring and possible impairments in the range of EUR 350 million to EUR 400 million during the second quarter as part of normal operating expenses, adversely impacting the company's pro forma and reported operating profit. In connection with these actions, Nokia is assessing research and development projects to consider possible project closures or impairments. Taking into account the current estimated EPS impact of the charge of EUR 0.05 to EUR 0.06, pro forma EPS (diluted) for the second quarter is expected to be between EUR 0.13 and EUR 0.16, while reported EPS (diluted) is expected to be between EUR 0.12 and EUR 0.15.
Faster-than-market growth in mobile phones
Nokia's market share for the first quarter is estimated at 38%, representing a year-on-year increase. The company's market share for the second quarter 2003 is estimated to be higher than the first quarter.
Overall mobile phone market volumes during the first quarter grew year on year for the fourth consecutive quarter, rising by 10% to approximately 98 million units, while Nokia's own volumes grew by 13% to around 38 million units, marking faster-than-market growth. In the second quarter, the overall global handset market is expected to grow year on year and be sequentially up. Full-year 2003 global handset volume is expected to grow by approximately 10%, compared with 405 million units in 2002. Nokia volume growth is expected to be stronger than market growth for the full year 2003.
Developments in mobile networks
In the network infrastructure business we do not expect market conditions to improve during the year. Operator investment has decreased to an exceptionally low level, and in some cases network rollouts have slowed. Nokia now expects the overall network infrastructure market and its own accessible market to decline by 15% or more in 2003.
The third-quarter 2002 customer financing impairment charge for MobilCom was positively adjusted during the first quarter 2003 by EUR 226 million. This reflected an increase in the valuation of the former MobilCom receivables when they were exchanged for France Telecom securities on March 3, 2003.
It should be noted that certain statements herein which are not historical facts, including, without limitation, those regarding A) the timing of product deliveries; B) our ability to develop and implement new products and technologies; C) expectations regarding market growth and developments; D) expectations for growth and profitability; and E) statements preceded by "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "foresee" or similar expressions, are forward-looking statements. Because these statements involve risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from the results that we currently expect. Factors that could cause these differences include, but are not limited to: 1) developments in the mobile communications market including the continued development of the mobile phone replacement market and the timing and success of the roll-out of new products and solutions based on 3G and subsequent new technologies; 2) demand for our products and solutions; 3) the development of the mobile software and services market in general; 4) the availability of new products and services by network operators; 5) market acceptance of new products and service introductions; 6) the intensity of competition in the mobile communications market and changes in the competitive landscape; 7) the impact of changes in technology; 8) general economic conditions globally and in our most important markets; 9) pricing pressures; 10) consolidation or other structural changes in the mobile communications market; 11) the success and financial condition of the Company's partners, suppliers and customers; 12) the management of the Company's customer financing exposure; 13) the success of our product development; 14) our success in maintaining efficient manufacturing and logistics as well as high product quality; 15) the ability of the Company to source quality components and research and development without interruption and at acceptable prices; 16) our ability to have access to the complex technology involving patents and other intellectual property rights included in our products and solutions; 17) inventory management risks resulting from shifts in market demand; 18) fluctuations in exchange rates, including, in particular, the fluctuations between the euro, which is our reporting currency, and the US dollar and the Japanese yen; 19) the impact of changes in government policies, laws or regulations; as well as 20) the risk factors specified on pages 11 to 18 of the Company's Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2002.
NOKIA
Helsinki - April 17, 2003
For more information:
Lauri Kivinen, Corporate Communications, tel. +358 7180 34495
Ulla James, Investor Relations, tel. +1 972 894 4880
Antti Raikkonen, Investor Relations, tel. +358 7180 34290
www.nokia.com
The complete press release with tables is available at:
http://www.nokia.com/2003/1Q/index.html
- Nokia will report 2Q results on July 17, 2003 and plans a mid-quarter update on June 10, 2003.
- Results announcements for 3Q and 4Q 2003 are planned for October 16, 2003 and January 22, 2004, respectively.
CONTACT: Nokia Lauri Kivinen, +358 7180 34495 Ulla James, +1 972 894 4880 Antti Raikkonen, +358 7180 34290 www.nokia.com
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Nokia to Deliver WCDMA 3G Network to Telestet in Greece
HELSINKI, Finland, Apr 17, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nokia has signed an agreement to supply Telestet's WCDMA 3G network in Greece.
Deliveries have already commenced with Nokia providing both 3G core and radio-access network equipment for the smooth roll-out and introduction of Telestet's nationwide WCDMA network. The network is expected to be commercially launched by the end of 2003.
The Nokia WCDMA 3G solution will enable Telestet customers to enjoy advanced multimedia mobile services, such as multimedia messaging.
In addition to network equipment, Nokia will provide support in project management, implementation and integration for efficient network ramp-up, as well as a wide range of care services, including training, software maintenance and emergency services, to help maintain the competitiveness of the network.
"We are happy to work with Nokia. We put our trust that Nokia's 3G solution will provide technologically superior service and will meet our needs for cost-efficient and effective roll-out to deliver 3G services to our customers. Telestet is recognised as an innovator in the Greek market and has committed to provide its customers exciting and user friendly 3G services of high quality standards. Nokia has demonstrated their support towards this goal," says Nikolaos Varsakis, CEO of Telestet.
WCDMA is the most efficient technology for integrated mobile voice and data networks. WCDMA - like GSM/EDGE technologies - is a fully standardized global solution with open interfaces. It provides high-data rates and the benefits of global production volumes. WCDMA is fast emerging as the global standard of choice for next-generation communications, with 85% of the global 3G network markets expected to be based on WCDMA. Nokia is a leading supplier in WCDMA infrastructure, with over 30 customers around the world.
"Nokia is happy to be supplying its 3G solution to such a market innovator as Telestet, says Giorgio Pucci, Vice President, Nokia Networks. "With Nokia's 3G solution, Telestet will be driving the advanced mobile services market in Greece. WCDMA is the only true wideband wireless standard and offers the most economical and efficient network solution with the overwhelmingly largest user base, footprint and roaming."
STET Hellas Telecommunications SA (Nasdaq: STHLY; Amsterdam: STHLS) is at the forefront of mobile communications in Europe. To its growing base of more than 2.5 million customers in Greece, the company's Telestet brand stands for innovative products and services, including many GPRS and MMS applications. The company's majority shareholder is TIM International NV of the Telecom Italia Group (NYSE: TI), and its stock is publicly traded on the Nasdaq and Amsterdam exchanges.
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed broadband and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on six major exchanges.
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InterDigital Has a Patent on Profits
By Eric C. Fleming
Wednesday, April 16, 2003 07:00 PM ET Printer-friendly version
FREE AT LAST!
InterDigital Communications (IDCC, news), which holds hundreds of patents on wireless technology, finally ended a decade-long legal wrangle with LM Ericsson (ERICY, news) last month before it was slated to go to trial.
The suit with Ericsson, the fifth-largest handset maker (in partnership with Sony), was over past patent infringements, prepaid license agreements and future infrastructure sales. Ericsson agreed to pay InterDigital almost $58 million.
"Before then, [InterDigital] was hope and prayer, and now the license dominoes are falling," says Eric Miller, co-manager of the Heartland Value Fund.
A day after the verdict was announced, investors sent the shares skyrocketing by 43%, as the company moved from just breaking even to rolling in dough.
From its 52-week low in August, the stock has more than tripled to 19.94 Wednesday. The shares are down 17% from their 52-week high late last month (see At a Glance), however, and more than 75% off their 1999 all-time high of 82.
InterDigital's big run-up may make some investors wary, but new customers and the growth of next-generation networks could make earnings estimates for the company seem conservative (See At a Glance).
At A Glance
InterDigital Communications (IDCC, news) (IDCC, news)
Stock Price: 19.94
52-Wk High: 24.14
52-Wk Low: 6.22
Market Cap: $1.09 billion
Earnings Est.(2003): $1.23
Forward P/E: 16 times
Projected Long-term EPS Growth: 25%
Projected EPS Growth ('03/'02): 12,200%
Sales (2002): $85.9 million
Div. Yield: n.a.
CEO: Howard Goldberg
Headquarters: King of Prussia, Pa.
Sources: Thomson/First Call, InterDigital.com
InterDigital holds patents on technology used to transmit and receive wireless phone calls. Handset makers buy those licenses to use the technology in their phones.
Its technology enhances handsets' power control, allocation of bandwidth and data transmission, among other purposes.
InterDigital focuses on the GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) standard, which is mainly used in Europe, though it has patents on technology used in U.S. and Asia as well.
InterDigital should really get a boost as providers phase in next-generation, or 3G, technology.
Its niche is in managing data sent through wireless networks, whether it's text messaging, sending digital photos of the grandkids or downloading the new Britney Spears ring tone.
"The market's moving toward data and that's [InterDigital's] specialty," says analyst Tom Carpenter of Hilliard Lyons.
Right now, voice remains the principal use for wireless, and the jury is still out on whether consumers will really use data features heavily. But 3G should make data transmission much easier.
"We think there's more upside [for InterDigital] from 3G," says Miller, whose fund owns about 1.4 million InterDigital shares.
More than six million wireless customers in Japan already have 3G phones capable of handling data-heavy features.
The U.S. and some Latin American, European and Asian countries are all building 3G networks, says Bryan Prohm, analyst at Gartner Dataquest.
"There are certainly 3G success stories, but it will take time for data to replicate [voice's growth]," he says.
The settlement with Ericsson came just in time for InterDigital to benefit from the new technology. The terms Ericsson agreed to will likely become the template for Nokia (NOK, news) and Samsung, as well.
Carpenter expects the two big handset makers to sign similar deals in the next 12 months, although they are not in litigation with InterDigital.
In fact, Nokia has already booked a patent infringement charge to 2002 earnings of $100 million to pay royalties to InterDigital. And InterDigital estimates that Samsung, which chose the same licensing agreement as Nokia did last year, may pay from $22 million to $27 million.
InterDigital also has license agreements with Sharp, NEC (NIPNY, news) and Matsushita (MC, news) that could provide it with extra cash while it waits for the Nokia and Samsung deals to close.
And the Ericsson settlement doesn't even deal with 3G licenses, and neither does Samsung's agreement. That could mean additional royalties that are not now being factored in to the stock price.
We're in discussions [with Ericsson and Samsung] with 3G agreements," says Charles Tilden, InterDigital's chief operating officer, but it's unclear when those deals may be signed.
Even before the Ericsson settlement, things were clicking at InterDigital.
For its fourth quarter, the company earned seven cents a share on sales of $25 million, as recurring royalty revenue grew 12% over the third quarter, to $15.5 million. In the previous year, InterDigital lost 18 cents a share.
And as InterDigital merely licenses its patents on technology, gross profits were an astonishing 100%, while operating margins were a healthy 25%, up from negative margins a year ago, according to Carpenter.
Financially, InterDigital seems healthy, too.
The company has very little debt and about $87 million in cash. Carpenter estimates that including Ericsson's royalty prepayments for this year and next will give InterDigital almost $3.00 a share in cash. He expects Nokia and Samsung to pay another $2.00 a share in royalties when those two deals are completed.
That's why his projected annual earnings growth rate of 25% for the next three years could be conservative.
And even with that conservative valuation, shares seem cheap, trading below that rate.
As settlement and royalty payments flow in just in time for 3G technology to begin taking off, more investors may wind up dialing InterDigital for profits.
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Motorola Celebrates KDDI's Achievement of Reaching Seven Million CDMA2000
1X 3G Subscribers in Japan Hits Milestone on Motorola Network After First Year
of Operation
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Apr 16, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- KDDI, Japan's second largest wireless network operator, and Motorola (NYSE: MOT) jointly celebrated a significant industry milestone on April 8, 2003, when the seven millionth mobile subscriber was registered on KDDI's Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)2000 1X voice and data network. KDDI launched its CDMA2000 1X voice and data service on April 1, 2002 on its all Motorola supplied wireless radio access network.
CDMA2000 1X subscriptions rose quickly after launch last year, hitting one million users on June 23, two million on August 23, and rapidly accelerating thereafter. Services are already offered in all 47 of Japan's prefectures and administrative divisions, and are accessible to 90 percent of the country's population. CDMA2000 1X technology nearly doubles the network voice capacity and is capable of transmitting data with a maximum downstream speed of 144 kilobits per second and a maximum upstream speed of 64 kilobits per second.
"CDMA2000 1X service has received increasingly positive response from our customers since launching the service. We are proud to announce that we hit our initial aggressive growth target by signing seven million 3G subscribers in just the first year of service," said Tadashi Onodera, president of KDDI Corporation. "Mobile Multimedia Services, such as Movie Mail, Photo Mail, 'Chaku-Uta' new ringer tones service, and the variety of handsets have received increasingly positive responses from the users. A total of 17 CDMA2000 1X mobile phone models have been released."
"KDDI's 1X subscriber growth rate is amazing," said Simon Leung, senior vice president and general manager, Motorola's Global Telecom Solutions Sector, Asia Pacific Region. "This is one of the world's most successful 3G launches and is proof that 3G 1X services are in high demand, are mature, and can be a key driver to operator growth and profitability."
Motorola's CDMA2000 1X architecture builds upon existing 2G or 2.5G networks by adding packet based network elements. Reusing the 2G and 2.5G equipment within the 1X architecture can help protect the operator's current investments and can reduce both their capital and operating expenditures. Motorola currently has 14 announced CDMA2000 1X contracts with network operators worldwide.
For the KDDI network, these network elements include the access node from Motorola's global strategic alliance partner Cisco Systems, Inc. that enables the radio access network to be Internet Protocol (IP) capable. With Cisco's access node, Motorola's CDMA2000 1X radio network offers a standards compliant solution that offers incremental features such as enhanced availability and scalability that help address the most critical needs of mobile wireless operators.
About KDDI
KDDI is the second largest total telecom carrier in Japan. KDDI pursues comprehensive telecommunications business globally and seamlessly in all areas of mobile, domestic and international markets with an axis toward "mobile and Internet protocol (IP)." Please visit www.kddi.com for more information.
About Motorola
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) is a global leader in providing integrated communications and embedded electronic solutions. Sales in 2002 were $27.3 billion USD. Motorola is a global corporate citizen dedicated to ethical business practices and pioneering important technologies that make things smarter and life better for people, honored traditions that began when the company was sounded 75 years ago this year. For more information, please visit: www.motorola.com .
About the Motorola and Cisco Global Strategic Alliance
Through a combination of Motorola wireless technologies and Cisco Internet technologies, the Motorola and Cisco global strategic alliance is delivering end-to-end solutions for wireless Internet access and voice, data and video services on mobile networks. Its GPRS and CDMA systems are in commercial use with operators worldwide and are providing a critical path to profitable, new services and improved efficiencies while its CDMA2000 1X systems have met with proven success in 3G mobile communications.
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SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS: Samsung introduces new line of multimedia cards in
mass production for mobile applications Samsung reinforces leadership position
in the memory card market; densities range from 16MB to 128MB
Seoul, Korea, Apr 16, 2003 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world's leader in advanced semiconductor memory technology, today announced mass production of its multimedia cards (MMCs) which are used in mobile phones, digital cameras, MP3 players, and other handheld products. The MMC line supports high storage capacity and rapid transmission of still photos and moving pictures, which are now essential features of top-end 2.5G and 3G mobile phones. The 128MB card stores 2,500 still photographs, 32 MP3 music files or 20 minutes of video.
"Samsung's strength in flash memory technology has enabled the company to offer a full range of MMC products in a variety of densities that meet the industry's needs today," said Tom Quinn, vice president of U.S. memory sales and marketing. "Major mobile phone manufacturers can design more compact phones with memory card slots rather than building in memory chips."
The Samsung MMC line is available in densities of 16 Megabytes (MB), 32MB, 64MB and 128MB in both regular and reduced size versions. 256MB and 512MB versions will be introduced in third quarter this year. The coin-sized reduced size-multimedia card (RS-MMC) has a form factor of 2.4cm by 1.8cm, approximately half the size of a standard MMC and the smallest card form factor among all memory cards. The use of an extender makes the RS-MMC backward compatible with existing digital camera and PDA models.
Samsung's multimedia cards include a NAND flash memory component and a controller, and the memory capacity is determined by the density of the built-in NAND flash memory for which Samsung has strong market leadership.
Samsung's MMCs operate on 3.3 volts and can read or write data at an industry-leading 1.3MB per second. Moving picture streams of VGA quality (a million -pixels) can be stored in real time. Samsung's MMC line-up will be further enhanced by energy-thrifty dual 1.8V/3.3V MMC, and High-Speed MMC to be available later this year. High-Speed MMC specification has been introduced lately by MMC association and boasts burst data rate of 52MB per second, the fastest of Flash cards.
In September 2002, Samsung Electronics became the world's first manufacturer to apply the 90-nanometer design rule to develop a 2-gigabit NAND flash memory chip and the company will apply its cutting-edge technology to memory cards as well for ultra-high capacity such as 1GB.
Samsung's enhanced multimedia card line up will be responsive to the increasing demand as the company expects the global MMC and RS-MMC market to reach $200 million in 2003 and jump to $500 million in 2004.
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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, and digital convergence technology. Samsung Electronics employs approximately 70,000 people in 87 offices in 47 countries. Samsung Electronics is the world's leading producer of advanced semiconductors, TFT-LCDs, CDMA mobile phones, monitors and VCRs. Samsung Electronics consists of four main business units: Device Solution Network, Digital Media Network, Telecommunication Network and Digital Appliance Network Businesses.
The Device Solution Network specializes in semiconductor and TFT LCD display products for industrial, mobile and advanced computing applications, offering a full line of key solutions of DRAMs, SRAMs, Display Driver ICs, Smart Card ICs, TFT LCD panels and Flash memories. The Device Solution Network operates 11 overseas sales subsidiaries and mass production facilities to maximize on hand customer support. For more information, visit our website at http://www.samsungsemi.com Samsung Semiconductor Inc., a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., is located in San Jose, Calif. More information can be found at http//www.usa.samsungsemi.com/.
Samsung Semiconductor Europe, a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany and London, UK with sales offices all over Europe. More information can be found at http://www.samsungsemi.de
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Wall Street Journal: Cellphone makers tout new idea: Walkie-Talkies?
Apr 16, 2003, (Wall Street Journal /FT Information via COMTEX) -- European mobile-phone manufacturers such as Telefon AB LM Ericsson, Nokia Corp. and Siemens AG are promoting a voice service first launched in the U.S. The service, known as push-to-talk, enables cellular phone users to use their handsets like walkie-talkies.
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UBINETICS: UbiNetics supplies NTT DoCoMo with HSDPA mobile
simulator World`s first 3G operator based on W-CDMA draws on expertise of
British company
Apr 16, 2003 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Global 3G technology company, UbiNetics, is supplying NTT DoCoMo, Inc. with mobile simulators for the testing and evaluation of its experimental High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) system.
HSDPA will enable NTT DoCoMo to significantly enhance the performance of its W-CDMA network by allowing data rates of up to 14.2 Mbps to be achieved. NTT DoCoMo will benefit from UbiNetics` extensive experience providing test and technology solutions for W-CDMA network operators around the world.
"Working with NTT DoCoMo to develop test solutions for the industry`s most advanced W-CDMA network is a tremendous opportunity for UbiNetics. I expect the knowledge gained from our work on the HSDPA system to translate into further improvements in the test and IP solutions we offer to all our customers," said Bj'rn Krylander, CEO of UbiNetics.
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About UbiNetics
UbiNetics is a next-generation wireless communications technology company. It designs and develops innovative 3G, 2.5G and 2G products and solutions for wireless data and voice applications and is a leader in 3G test and measurement equipment.
The company`s 3G Test Mobile has become the industry de-facto standard for WCDMA infrastructure testing. This, together with the portable TM200 Test Mobile and the LG200 Load Generator, positions UbiNetics at the centre of 3G interoperability testing. UbiNetics also provides the industry`s most robust protocol software and physical layer IP portfolio for 3G chipset and handset developers and manufacturers. The company has developed a unique range of creative products for UMTS and GPRS/GSM applications including customised embedded modules and development tools.
The company was formed in January 1999 from PA Consulting Group`s Wireless Telecommunications Practice. Since 1999, UbiNetics has grown to over 400 employees with activities in the UK (Cambridge and Swindon), the US, Japan, India, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
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NTT DoCoMo to Launch Sales of First GPS Handset
Tokyo, Japan, Apr 16, 2003 (JCN Newswire via COMTEX) -- NTT DoCoMo, Inc. announced today that the company will begin marketing its first Global Positioning System (GPS) compatible handset, dubbed F661i, on April 22, 2003.
The new, easy-to-operate mobile phone features a one-touch GPS button that lets users quickly pinpoint their location, within a radius of 50 meters, and download area maps and information.
Eight different types of GPS content available from eight information providers include public transportation and restaurant data, as well as routing to help navigate to specific locations.
Users can also let others know their location by inputting the URL of their position into an e-mail, which can be sent to any i-mode compatible handset. In addition, a memo function allows users to store location information, including maps, telephone numbers and addresses, for easy access at a later date.
The F661i also boasts highly advanced tracking functions that can be used in conjunction with the company's DLP (DoCoMo Location Platform) to provide fast and accurate positioning information. A separate contract with an application service provider (ASP) is required to use the service. Currently, 11 ASPs are offering 13 applications.
The new handset will be marketed through all DoCoMo sales channels. The price of the phone will be open (unfixed).
Main Specifications for mova F611i
Size (height x width x thickness): 97 x 49 x 28 mm (folded) Weight: Approx. 115 g (including battery pack) Continuous standby time: Approx. 470 hours Continuous talk time: Approx. 140 minutes Data transmission speed: 9,600 bps Color: Galaxy Silver Pink Star
*i-mode and FOMA are trademarks or registered trademarks of NTT DoCoMo, Inc. in Japan and other countries.
*mova and DLP service are registered trademarks of NTT DoCoMo, Inc. in Japan.
About NTT DoCoMo
NTT DoCoMo is the world's leading mobile communications company with more than 44 million customers. The company provides a wide variety of leading-edge mobile multimedia services. These include i-mode(R), the world's most popular mobile internet service, which provides e-mail and Internet access to over 35 million subscribers, and FOMA(R), launched in 2001 as the world's first 3G mobile service based on W-CDMA. In addition to wholly owned subsidiaries in Europe and North and South America, the company is expanding its global reach through strategic alliances with mobile and multimedia service providers in the Asia-Pacific, Europe and North and South America. NTT DoCoMo is listed on the Tokyo (TSE: 9437), London (NDCM), and New York (DCM) stock exchanges.
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IPWireless Unveils Mobile Broadband Solution For Operators with Paired
Spectrum Successful Handoff Between Sectors at 120 Kilometers Per Hour Validates
the Real-World Performance of IPWireless Mobile Broadband
SAN BRUNO, Calif., Apr 15, 2003 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- IPWireless, Inc., the world leader in commercial mobile broadband deployments, today announced a new network option for operators, adding to its industry-leading TD-CDMA mobile broadband network solution that has been deployed globally for more than 12 months. Based on significant demand from operators with access to non-contiguous channels including the IMT2000 and PCS paired spectrum channels, the new IPWireless(TM) network solution gives these operators the highest capacity mobile network option available -- delivering up to 25 Mbps of bandwidth for a typical cell site today. The high capacity, full mobility, and low cost of the solution allows these operators to profitably offer a variety of wireless services at far lower cost than traditional solutions. Providing further testimony to the complete mobility of its technology, IPWireless also announced today the successful handoff of a user session traveling at 120 kilometers per hour, consistent with the specification of the UMTS standard.
"Recently, we have received tremendous interest for our solution from operators around the world with existing paired spectrum channels," said William Jones, executive vice president of technology, IPWireless. "With numerous commercial deployments launched over the course of the last year, our current solution has proven itself as the leader in the market. Our new solution will allow these operators to derive the most value from their spectrum assets, offer a whole range of new services, and generate additional revenue streams."
IPWireless Network Now Available to More Operators
The IPWireless non-contiguous spectrum solution allows operators with paired frequency channels to provide the maximum bandwidth possible today in those channels and to deliver a variety of new services. The new IPWireless solution is available to operators with paired channels in the MMDS, PCS, or IMT2000 frequencies. An additional benefit to the IPWireless solution is that unlike traditional FDD solutions, there is no specific spacing requirement for the pair of channels. With a typical three-sector cell site using a pair of channels, operators will be able to accommodate more than 2,000 broadband users, more than three times the number of other solutions. By mid 2004, operators will get up to 100 Mbps of capacity per cell site, all for less than a quarter of the cost to deploy traditional 3G networks.
The new network solution will support the same commercially available devices as the current IPWireless network, allowing subscribers low latency access using SIM-enabled PCMCIA cards with their laptops, PDAs, and tablet PCs; subscribers may also use the IPWireless desktop modem to power a PC or a local area network (LAN). The high capacity, low latency, full mobility, and low cost of the solution allows these operators to profitably offer traditional wireless services such as voice and text messaging at far lower cost. In addition, operators can provide very high-speed mobile network services for laptop and PDA users, and offer broadband services to compete with DSL and cable.
Next-Generation Wireless Network Enables Mobile Computing Everywhere
The IPWireless end-to-end network solution is the first on the market that complies with the internationally recognized UMTS TD-CDMA (TDD) standard. With a number of leading 3G Project Partnership (3GPP) global vendors having already announced plans for products based on the TDD standard, operators can more quickly benefit from the economies of scale and multi-vendor innovation that comes with an established standard. Available today for operation in several licensed bands, the IPWireless product line includes a complete network infrastructure solution, pocket-sized wireless desktop modems, and PC cards (PCMCIA) for laptops and PDAs. The low-cost IPWireless broadband modem and card provide residential and business customers with instantaneous, "plug-and-play" Internet access. Additionally, the IPWireless network solution gives users the complete portability, mobility and freedom of a wireless Internet connection at higher speeds than alternative broadband offerings.
About IPWireless
IPWireless offers mobile broadband, an extremely disruptive technology that is on track to change the way people around the world communicate, access the Internet, and use a host of new applications at home, at the office, or on the road. IPWireless has quickly established itself as a leader in the market, with commercial deployments around the world and trials with ten of the top twenty global wireless operators. IPWireless has announced strategic partnerships and relationships with some of the largest companies in the industry, including Alcatel and Solectron. Founded in April 1999, IPWireless is led by a world-class management team of seasoned entrepreneurs and technology and marketing executives from leading mobile and communication companies including Cisco, Lucent, Motorola, and Qualcomm. The company, backed by more than $150 million in funding from leading venture capital firms, is headquartered in San Bruno, California, with R&D and sales facilities based in the U.K. For more information about IPWireless, visit the company's Web site at www.ipwireless.com.
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Ten Per Cent for TD-SCDMA Would Be Enough
BEIJING, Apr 16, 2003 (SinoCast via COMTEX) -- Which 3G communications standard will China choose from TD-SCDA, CDMA2000 and WCDMA? ZTE, a telecommunications equipment vendor of China, expects that all telecom carriers will build TD-SCDMA networks, meanwhile, they will not only build TD-SCDMA networks. The TD-SCDMA will have 10% of the market.
Sun Zhenge, director of products department of ZTE, expects the State Government may issue four to five 3G operation licenses. With the 3G licenses, telecom carriers can operate WCDMA, CDMA2000 AND TD-SCDMA. But telecom carriers will not develop TD-SCDMA-focus 3G businesses. So they would build WCDMA and CDMA2000 networks in the same time.
Sun Zhenge say, "Frequency is invaluable resources and we will make fully use of it. China's communications market is big enough for three 3G standards to coexist. WCDMA may take 50% to 60% of the market, CDMA2000 and TD-SCDMA for 30% and 10% respectively."
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Ericsson Snags 2 China Deals
Oct 19, 2001 (10Meters.com via COMTEX) -- Ericsson has secured two contracts with Guangdong Mobile Communication Corporation to help expand Guangdong 's GSM/GPRS network in China.
The pact calls for Ericsson to provide equipment, software and services for the expansion efforts. The contracts, which stem from the key framework agreement signed with Guangdong last year, are valued at nearly $535 million.
Guangdong said its GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) network will after expansion accommodate more than 27 million subscribers in China, offering GPRS-based services over its entire coverage area.
Ericsson said it will deploy a number of network features aimed at providing new subscriber services such as integrated pre-paid functions.
GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) functionality will enable Guangdong to offer their customers a range of advanced mobile Internet services.
Equipment in both contracts is supplied by Ericsson's largest joint venture in China, Nanjing Ericsson Panda Communications Company Ltd. The project is scheduled to be completed next year.
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OT:Ericsson Under Investigation for Bookkeeping Practices
Mar 22, 2002 (10Meters.com via COMTEX) -- Sweden's Economic Crimes Bureau on Monday said it has launched a "preliminary" investigation into bookkeeping practices by Ericsson. In a press release, the agency said it was looking at 2.5 billion kronor ($240 million) worth of 1999 invoices for marketing consultants. At issue, said the agency, was whether tax authorities were "seriously obstructed" by Ericsson's bookkeeping measures during a review of the company's tax assessment for 2000, which included costs for the mostly foreign consultants.
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Handspring: Handspring and Orange SA partner to develop future
smartphones
Apr 16, 2003 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF. and LONDON -- Handspring (NASDAQ: HAND), a leading innovator in personal communications products, and Orange SA, one of the world's largest communications companies, said today they have signed an agreement to work together in the development of future smartphones for Orange customers throughout Europe.
The companies are working closely together to develop advanced business and personal smartphone solutions that will tie seamlessly into Orange back-end network systems to make wireless data applications easy to use right out of the box. Handspring and Orange plan to leverage their respective expertise in mobile user interface design and robust wireless service offerings to bring new smartphone solutions to the European market.
"Working with established leaders like Orange is the ideal way for Handspring to help deliver the best possible smartphone solutions to European customers." said Ed Colligan, president and chief operating officer of Handspring, Inc. "By customizing Handspring's advanced wireless applications and intuitive user interface for Orange's services and back-end systems, together we can deliver solutions that will make a difference in people's lives. We look forward to building a strong position together in this category."
Richard Brennan, Executive Vice-President, OrangeWorld and Brand at Orange, said, "We are pleased to be working with Handspring, who has proven to be one of the leading innovators in smartphones. Together we can create a superior customer experience for Orange customers. We are dedicated to delivering compelling services to our customers, and making the experience of accessing wireless services an easy and enjoyable one." Chris Jones, senior analyst and director at European research firm Canalys, commented, "In Europe, we expect shipments of smart phones to exceed those of handhelds in 2003. But for vendors to succeed they need to develop good relationships with mobile network operators, in as many countries as possible. The leading phone handset brands already have these and this is a positive move on Handspring's part."
ABOUT HANDSPRING
Handspring is a leading innovator in personal communications and handheld computing. The company's products include the Treo wireless communicators and Treo 90 organizer, the Visor expandable handheld computers, and client and server software for fast Web access from handheld devices and mobile phones. Today Handspring sells its products and accessories at and through select Internet, retail and carrier partners in the United States, Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Canada Middle East, and Mexico/Latin America.
ABOUT ORANGE
The Orange group is one of the world's largest mobile communications companies, with operations in 20 countries across Europe and beyond. It provides a broad range of personal communications services, including Orange GSM1800 services and other digital cellular telephone services. The Orange brand operates in the UK, France, Switzerland, Romania, Denmark, Slovakia, Thailand, the Ivory Coast, the Dominican Republic and the Cameroon. The Orange group also has controlled operations in Belgium (Mobistar), the Netherlands (Dutchtone), Botswana (Vista Cellular) and Madagascar (SMM) and intends to launch Orange UMTS operations in Luxembourg. The Orange group has a joint controlling interest in Egypt (MobiNil) and minority interests in Italy (Wind), Portugal (Optimus), Austria (Connect Austria) and Mumbai/India (BPL Mobile). As at the end of December 2002, Orange was the largest mobile operator in both the UK with 13.3 million active customers, and France with 18.8 million active customers. Orange has 44.4 million controlled customers worldwide.
Further information about Orange can be found on the Orange website at www.orange.com.
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WJ Communications Introduces Another MCM: The High-Gain AH103 Amp;
Industry Leading ACPR Performance in a 1/2 Watt Device
SAN JOSE, Calif., Apr 15, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- WJ Communications, Inc (Nasdaq:WJCI), a leading designer and supplier of high-performance RF semiconductors and multi-chip modules, today released the AH103 amplifier. The high gain (+29dB) and linearity (+45dBm OIP3) of this 0.5 W amplifier make it ideal for telecommunication applications where high-linearity is required. This multi-chip module includes separate pre-amp and amplifier in a single, low-cost surface mount package. Packaging two MMIC devices in a single package dramatically reduces costs without sacrificing performance to make the AH103 an exceptional value.
"The AH103 showcases the simple yet powerful value proposition of WJ's MCMs," said Ron Buswell, Vice President of Marketing. "We're able to take two of our existing MMICs and package them in a single package while optimizing performance. To WJ this is a simple repackaging of two MMICs in a single package. For our customers the AH103 is a high-gain, high-linearity amplifier of exceptional value and performance."
Technology Overview
The AH103 uses WJ's patented GaAs MESFET process technology and has an MTBF of a minimum of 100 years at a mounting temperature of 85 degrees C. The amplifier consists of two separate MMIC amplifiers and allows for external inter-stage filtering or matching to best optimize performance for broadband or narrowband applications such as GSM, W-CDMA, CDMA, TDMA, and UMTS infrastructure. The device is tunable over the 70 - 2200 MHz frequency range and has the following performance: 29dB gain, +27 dBm P1dB, +45 dBm Output IP3. This performance along with excellent ACPR makes the AH103 an ideal driver amp for wireless and other applications where signal linearity is important.
Price & Availability
The AH103 is housed in a surface-mount SOIC-8 and is available for sampling now and can be requested directly from the WJ website (www.wj.com). Unit prices for the AH103 part purchased in 10,000 piece order quantities are $6.99.
About WJ Communications
WJ Communications Inc. is a leading RF semiconductor company focusing on the design and manufacture of high-quality devices and multi-chip modules (MCMs) for telecommunications systems worldwide. WJ's highly reliable amplifier, mixer, RF IC and MCM products are used to transmit and receive signals that enable current and next generation wireless and wireline services. For more information visit www.wj.com or call (408) 577-6200.
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Samsung to reduce its reliance on chips made by Qualcomm
Apr 15, 2003 (The Asian Wall Street Journal - ABIX via COMTEX) -- Qualcomm is regarded as the leading provider of chips for code division multiple access (CDMA) 2000 standard mobile telephones. However, its position may be weakened, due to a decision by Samsung Electronics, the third-biggest maker of mobile handsets in the world, to use its own chips in its CDMA products. It is expected to launch such a telephone in its home market of South Korea in April 2003. Nokia, the world's biggest mobile telephone maker, has previously made the decision to develop its own CDMA 2000 chips. Richard Windsor, an analyst with Nomura, said he would be surprised if Samsung can produce a CDMA 2000 chip that can match the "functionality" of those produced by Qualcomm.
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Nextel Gets a Push From Qualcomm and Motorola
Jan 15, 2002 (10Meters.com via COMTEX) -- Nextel is taking its two-way radio Direct Connect capabilities to a new level -- the international airwaves.
Through a partnership with Qualcomm and Motorola, Nextel customers will now be able to chat with colleagues across the world as well as across town.
"Nextel's value proposition is our differentiated wireless communications offerings, pure and simple," said Tim Donahue, president and CEO of Nextel.
"Working with Qualcomm and Motorola, we fully expect to deliver the future of Direct Connect on CDMA."
Set to be released on a global base, the Nextel service will leverage Qualcomm's QChat handset and server software that allows users to almost instantaneously connect with other QChat users on third-generation (3G) Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) systems anywhere in the world with the push of a button. Also planned: video and audio capabilities.
Among QChat features:
-- Support for over-the-air upgrade of QChat client software via the wireless download feature of the Binary Runtime Environment for Wireless (BREW) platform.
-- Dynamic management of group membership by subscribers -- who will be able to add or remove participants at any time, on their handset.
-- Ad hoc creation of chat groups on the handset, in addition to the standing groups that an administrator may establish.
-- Easy implementation of the user interface in multiple languages.
Motorola, which makes Nextel equipment, will integrate the infrastructure for CDMA networks. Motorola also will develop specific enhancements to CDMA2000 to ensure fast call set up, mobility management and the interoperability necessary for Nextel's Direct Connect service.
Subject to agreement, Motorola will have marketing rights for the enhanced Direct Connect product outside the United States.
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Sending Mobile Mail to the Masses
Mar 22, 2002 (10Meters.com via COMTEX) -- Last week, Sprint joined Cingular and AT&T in their move to allow U.S. mobile subscribers to send text messages between carriers.
Sprint's "intercarrier messaging" update will take effect April 1 for users of its "Short Mail," as the carrier dubs text-messaging service.
The technology for the intercarrier service is provided by MobileSpring, a provider of wireless messaging technology, and Illuminet, a subsidiary of VeriSign.
Sprint's Short Mail service is based on the carrier's wireless Web technology that allows users to type in short messages via the phone's keypad.
Sprint also offers 26 generic text messages that users can send "as is." Subscribers also can create up to 35 personalized messages to add to the pre-set list.
Sprint Short Mail can also be composed on desktops via the Sprint Web site (www.sprintpcs.com) and sent to mobile users.
Future enhancements to the Short Mail service will allow users to: -- create distribution lists; -- create and save mini address books for often-used phone numbers; -- select from a wide variety of Icons -- so messages can "say" more, and -- control messaging options through block/unblock the sender, delete messages and read message history.
The move to wider access by Sprint et al is a good one -- for carriers and their customers.
For customers, the benefit is obvious: They now can communicate -- albeit with text only -- with friends and family who subscribe through competing carriers.
The rub, of course, is that some people don't care a whit about mobile-phone text messaging (known as SMS everywhere but in the U.S.). That may or may not change. Text-messaging is new to the U.S. market, although Sprint gave it prominence in ads aired during Olympics coverage. For now, most users fall into the category of gadget geek or teenager.
For carriers, the push is about finding new revenue sources -- not to mention generating enthusiasm for mobile phones themselves. Lately, mo'phones have hit the "ho-hum" level. After all, what's so great about making a phone call?
The litmus test will come later this year when the major carriers begin switching over to new high-speed networks aimed at ushering in the era of 3G services. For now, the first step to 3G is a half-step -- dubbed 2.5G (second-generation) -- that is being driven by GPRS (general packet radio service) technology.
3G will allow the bells and whistles of mobile multimedia.
Sprint says it plans to launch its 3G network in mid-2002.
Cingular Wireless is also renovating its wireless network. The entire network will be revamped by 2004, although Cingular says half of the network will be upgraded by Christmas 2002.
AT&T announced last week that its GPRS high-speed network is already available in selected locations, primarily in cities along the East and West coasts.
3G is based on the GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) standard used by an estimated 70 percent of the world's wireless phone networks.
Until recently, the majority of U.S. networks were based on Qualcomm's code division multiple access, or CDMA, technology. Most carriers say that the GSM networks will interact with existing CDMA networks. The largest CDMA carrier is Verizon.
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New 8390: Pretty Hot, Almost Cool
Mar 22, 2002 (10Meters.com via COMTEX) -- It may not look like a trendsetter, but for the U.S. market, this handset from Nokia -- the 8390 -- lays the groundwork for future cool.
The reason: It is designed to ride AT&T's new high-speed data network (GSM/GPRS), now available in the U.S. (at least for subscribers on the East and West coasts).
What's hot about that: the network allows high-speed, "always-on" access to the Internet and corporate intranets -- which in turn allows subcribers to send or receive data in real time. AT&T's network is a precursor to the promised third-generation (3G) future of mobile communications -- which will allow true multimedia capabilities and someday, more phones with a host of truly cool features to choose from.
For now, though, the 8390, in concert with AT&T's network, should serve as an appetizer for the U.S. audience hungry for the mobile bells and whistles Europe has enjoyed for the past two years.
Among the high points:
-- The combo phone-network supports access to email or access to Internet and intranet information via either the phone's built-in WAP browser or its integrated infrared port.
-- The phone comes with a smattering of optional front and back color covers.
(Nokia calls it the "first GPRS fashion category phone for the Americas market.")
Later this summer, Nokia will update its U.S. Web site to allow users to download ring tones for the 8390, which also comes with a ring tone composer.
Visit www.nokiausa.com for more information.
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Motorola to Acquire Winphoria Networks Acquisition Adds Next Generation
Packet-based Switching to Wireless Networking Solutions Portfolio
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Apr 15, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Winphoria Networks, Inc., a core infrastructure provider of next generation packet based mobile switching centers for wireless networks, which Motorola plans to integrate into its Global Telecom Solutions Sector (GTSS) business unit. The completion of the acquisition is subject to customary closing and regulatory conditions and is expected to occur in the second quarter. Motorola intends to purchase the privately held concern in an all cash transaction. Additional terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
The acquisition will provide Motorola with additional capability to deliver on its strategy to provide complete networks to support operators' 2.5 Generation (2.5G) - 3rd Generation (3G) systems worldwide. GTSS will increase its technology capability, enabling it to develop better choices for cost- effective, enhanced featured mobile switching center solutions.
"In acquiring Winphoria, we will augment our strategic position by adding an innovative core telecom switching capability to our portfolio and by providing a competitive media gateway solution. These translate into direct benefits for our carrier customers and prospects by helping them reduce operating costs, and by offering them a software-driven switch that can be easily upgraded and enhanced at lower cost," said Christopher B. Galvin, chairman and chief executive officer, Motorola, Inc.
Adding the soft-switch will address a long-standing need in Motorola's network infrastructure solution. It will add core functionality in a way that complements Motorola's existing outsourced circuit-switching portfolio. Customers will still be able to make the choice to purchase traditional circuit switches based on our existing switch supplier relationships, however the addition of soft-switch technology will enable GTSS to provide less expensive, yet more versatile, switching solutions to operators as they migrate to technologies that will support integrated voice, data and video applications.
"We believe soft-switch technology has the potential to impact the wireless networking industry," said Adrian Nemcek, executive vice president of Motorola and president and chief executive officer of GTSS. "The acquisition of Winphoria -- and its more than 100 highly skilled associates -- will strengthen GTSS' value proposition by enabling us to offer operators an enhanced portfolio of network systems in addition to recently announced offerings of network management services and application and integration solutions."
"We are pleased and excited to join the Motorola GTSS unit," said Mike Champa, president and CEO of Winphoria Networks. "Our cutting-edge solutions and entrepreneurial spirit will benefit from Motorola's scale and market presence. We see this combination as the ideal way to bring our pioneering technology to the global marketplace."
Soft-switches have several significant advantages over traditional legacy circuit switches. They are particularly appealing in emerging markets and among early adopters in mature markets where operators find them an attractive option for upgrading network capacity. The efficient performance and affordability of the soft-switch, combined with the ability to support 2G and 3G networks simultaneously, is projected to dramatically increase demand so that they outnumber traditional circuit switches by 2012.
Soft-switches require less room, less power to operate, and can be deployed much more quickly than traditional legacy circuit switches. In addition, soft-switch architectures allow rapid feature development and high core networking flexibility. For example, Winphoria's soft-switch architecture, as it develops over time, will also allow for server-based applications such as Push-to-Talk solutions. These advantages translate into potential savings for operators including lower capital expenditures, and switch-operating costs associated with technology migration and transport costs.
Motorola GTSS announced an OEM agreement with Winphoria in August 2002. Through that relationship the first commercial trial of the Winphoria soft- switch, branded the Motorola Soft-Switch (MSS) began in Asia. CDMA 1X network customer trials are currently underway in North America and Asia, with limited commercial introduction slated for June 2003.
About Motorola
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) is a global leader in providing integrated communications and embedded electronic solutions. Sales in 2002 were $27.3 billion. Motorola is a global corporate citizen dedicated to ethical business practices and pioneering important technologies that make things smarter and life better for people, honored traditions that began when the company was founded 75 years ago this year. For more information, please visit: www.motorola.com .
About Winphoria Networks
Winphoria develops a packet-based Mobile Switching Center that dramatically increases the capacity of wireless voice networks, decreases capital and operational costs, and supports both circuit and packet networks for 2G, 3G, and All-IP wireless technologies. Winphoria also develops mobile network applications like Push-to-Talk for CDMA, GSM and other wireless technologies. Winphoria is a private venture capital funded company based in Tewksbury, MA. Winphoria was founded in March 2000. For more information about Winphoria Networks, please visit http://www.winphoria.com/ .
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Huawei Tested 3G R4-based VOIP
BEIJING, Apr 15, 2003 (SinoCast via COMTEX) -- Lately, the network equipment vendor Huawei Group successfully conducted the simultaneous performance of 3GR4-based VOIP (voice over internet protocol) in Beijing and Shenzhen. This is the first time for telecom industry to have long-distance VOIP reaching GPPR4 standard. The successful operation is seen as a milestone of 3G core-based network, indicating that the network of 3G-core has arrived at the most advanced level in this area.
The test has been conducted by Huawei Shenzhen and Huawei Beijing with their MSC servers and multimedia gateways. The voice quality and access speed have been proved qualified.
Huawei will also test businesses capacity based on WCDMA networks, so as to make good preparations for the operation businessman who are going to adopt this technology. With the R4-based 3G core networks the efficiency of the networks is expected to improve by 300% and the cost of the networks will be consequently reduced.
Huawei has taken a lead in 3G. From 1998 to May 2002, Huawei has been investing RMB 3 billion in WCDMA networks. Especially in the past few years, Huawei has been investing about RMB 1 billion each year. It now has more than 3500 employees.
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Ericsson Deploys Integrated Multi-Access Solution for CDMA2000 and WLAN
for China Unicom
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Apr 15, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERICY) today announced that it has deployed a multi-access network based on its CDMA2000 network and Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) solutions for China Unicom in the Sichuan province. Built on Ericsson's global 3G Connectivity Packet Platform (CPP), this seamless multi-access solution will allow China Unicom to efficiently and cost-effectively deliver advanced mobile Internet services to their customers.
"We are very pleased to further our successful relationship with China Unicom through supplying this CDMA2000 multi-access solution," said Ake Persson, president of Ericsson Mobile Systems CDMA. "This solution is yet another example of Ericsson's technology leadership and commitment to helping our customers supply the most advanced mobile Internet services to their customers."
Ericsson's CDMA2000 multi-access solution will enable China Unicom to complement their CDMA2000 network, optimised for mobility and coverage in the wide area, with WLAN, which is optimised for high-speed data in local area coverage and will support services in "hot spots," such as airports and conference centres. This solution enables the end-user to have an "always best connected" experience that offers seamless mobility with secure connections and the highest data rates possible, all from a single subscription.
"This seamless CDMA2000 multi-access solution will help China Unicom to ensure cost-effective delivery of data services to it customers, which will in turn help to increase the uptake of new services and generate new revenue streams for our customer," said Jan Malm, president, Ericsson China.
Ericsson currently supplies its total CDMA2000 1Xnetwork to China Unicom in the Jiangsu, Anhui, Sichuan, Yunnan, Henan, Heilongjiang and Liaoning provinces.
Ericsson is shaping the future of Mobile and Broadband Internet communications through its continuous technology leadership. Providing innovative solutions in more than 140 countries, Ericsson is helping to create the most powerful communication companies in the world.
Read more about Ericsson at: http://www.ericsson.com/pressroom About Ericsson CDMA Systems
Ericsson's total CDMA2000 solution, which includes infrastructure, applications, devices, services and proven market expertise, is optimized for delivering advanced data solutions. Developed by the industry's premier CDMA experts, Ericsson's true 3G CDMA2000 solution offers operators unique performance and cost-saving advantages by leveraging the full strength of Ericsson's expertise in wireless, IP/datacom and Mobile Internet technologies. Ericsson's CDMA2000 solution, based on innovative product design, global platforms and open standards, provides the flexibility operators need to succeed in an always-evolving wireless market.
Read more about CDMA from Ericsson at: http://www.ericsson.com/cdmasystems/cdmapress.shtml
About China Unicom
China Unicom was established in July 1994 and listed on the Hong Kong and New York stock markets in June 2000. China Unicom is China's second largest mobile communication operator with over 70 million mobile subscribers for its CDMA and GSM networks. Presently it has over 300 branches and subsidiaries in the country's 30 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the central government. China Unicom is now the only fully licensed service provider in the country, providing a full range of telecom services such as domestic and international long-distance call service, mobile phone and data/IP network communications.
cdmaOne is a trademark of the CDMA Development Group. CDMA2000 is a trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association.
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Ericsson Makes 3G CDMA2000 2.1 GHz Voice and Data Calls
Apr 15, 2003 (Hugin via COMTEX) -- Ericsson today announced, in conjunction with its CDMA press workshop in Beijing, China, that the company has conducted 2.1GHz CDMA2000 voice and data calls on its CDMA2000 1xEV-DV ready infrastructure equipment. Ericsson's industry-leading 2.1GHz CDMA2000 solution is based on a true 3G platform designed to support 1xEV-DO and 1xEV-DV services.
"With the increasing number of operators looking to deploy CDMA2000 in 2.1 GHz, Ericsson is committed to support these operators with the most cost-effective 3G solution available for CDMA2000 in 2.1 GHz," said Ake Persson, president of Ericsson Mobile Systems CDMA. In addition to Ericsson's CDMA R&D facilities in North America and Europe, Ericsson has also established its 2.1 GHz CDMA2000 R&D Center within Ericsson China in Beijing. Nanjing Ericsson Panda Communications Company Ltd. (ENC), Ericsson's largest joint ventures in China, will be delivering Ericsson's 2.1 GHz CDMA2000 solution to the customers in the region. "Ericsson is committed to the evolution of 3G and to helping operators supply the most advanced wireless services to our customers," said Jan Malm, president of Ericsson China. "Ericsson is ready to support its customers with industry-leading solutions for both CDMA2000 and WCDMA. The 2.1 GHz CDMA2000 calls are an important milestone and illustrate Ericsson's commitment to the wireless operators regardless of technology choice." Ericsson's radio and packet switching products, for both CDMA2000 and WCDMA, are built on Ericsson's advanced 3G CPP architecture. Leveraging common platforms across 3G technologies enables Ericsson to focus its R&D resources, improve time-to-market and streamline its supply chain, resulting in cost savings and investment protection for its customers. Ericsson utilizes the CPP architecture for multiple products within its CDMA2000 total solution, including the RBS, base station controller, packet data serving node, home agent, and in the Wireless LAN serving node. Shared platforms across CDMA2000 nodes for switching, radio access, IP, services and applications result in reduced operational expenses due to fewer spares, less training and maintenance. Ericsson is shaping the future of Mobile and Broadband Internet communications through its continuous technology leadership. Providing innovative solutions in more than 140 countries, Ericsson is helping to create the most powerful communication companies in the world. Read more at http://www.ericsson.com/press
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT Charlotte Rubin, Public Relations Manager Ericsson Mobile Systems CDMA Phone: +1 858 332 6589 E-mail: charlotte.rubin@ericsson.com Tu Min, Corporate Communications Director Ericsson (China) Company Ltd. Phone: +86 10 6561 5566 E-mail: min.tu@etc.ericsson.se About Ericsson CDMA Ericsson's total CDMA2000 solution, which includes infrastructure, applications, devices, services and proven market expertise, is optimized for delivering advanced data solutions. Developed by the industry's premier CDMA experts, Ericsson's true 3G CDMA2000 solution offers operators unique performance and cost-saving advantages by leveraging the full strength of Ericsson's expertise in wireless, IP/datacom and Mobile Internet technologies. Ericsson's CDMA2000 solution, based on innovative product design, global platforms and open standards, provides the flexibility operators need to succeed in an always-evolving wireless market. Read more about CDMA from Ericsson at http://www.ericsson.com/cdmasystems CDMA2000 is a trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association.
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Telecom Industry No Longer Views Spread of WiFi as Threat
Apr 14, 2003 (The Boston Globe - Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News via COMTEX) -- When WiFi hotspots began popping up around the country in 2001, they initially looked like a harmless science experiment to the wireless telecom industry, which was pouring more than $10 billion into advanced new data networks. By last year, though, some saw the proliferation of comparatively cheap WiFi as a mortal threat to the whole business premise for so-called third generation, or 3G, wireless networks.
But now the industry view is changing again. WiFi is increasingly coming to be seen as a technology ally for the near-3G systems that carriers like AT&T Wireless, Sprint PCS, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless are rolling out across New England and the nation.
Rather than eroding demand for 3G and near-3G services by skimming the cream off the market, carriers are coming to see WiFi as a way to promote the concept of connecting to the Internet through the air. As services like Verizon's Express Network and Sprint's PCS Vision pick up steam, WiFi may prove to be the optimal way to meet heavy service demands that would overwhelm 3G networks in crowded places such as airport terminals, train stations, and convention centers. Demonstrating how the tide is turning, Verizon Wireless, the nation's biggest carrier, said this month that it plans to begin selling its customers access to about 500 Wayport-operated WiFi hotspots this summer.
T-Mobile said last week it has added WiFi service at 145 Borders book shops, including the landmark School Street outlet in Boston. Another 50 Borders stores will get T-Mobile WiFi service this year, expanding a network that already covers 2,100 Starbucks coffee shops in the United States. And today, T-Mobile is announcing it will add WiFi service to hundreds of Kinko's copy shops nationally and within several weeks will roll out a one-bill plan covering its WiFi and nationwide services.
"Our view is that WiFi is an important complement to the wide area technology," said Rod Nelson, chief technology officer for AT&T Wireless. AT&T is building out a $4 billion set of three complementary data networks that by year-end would offer wireless data access at speeds of 40 to 300 kilobits per second -- up to six times as fast as a dial-up modem -- to areas that are home to three-quarters of the US population.
"On its own, it's very difficult for us to see a business case [for WiFi]," Nelson said. "But clearly the vision is to bring these together over time. We're working on making them far more seamless."
WiFi, short for "wireless fidelity," offers Internet data access at speeds up to a blazing 11 megabits per second within about a 300-foot range of an access point, a zone called a hotspot. The next-generation networks that wireless carriers are building are much slower, typically around 50 kilobits per second, but are intended to be nearly as ubiquitous as cellphone coverage.
Both systems use so-called air cards that plug into a laptop computer to create an Internet connection. The wireless carrier systems can also support services such as sending images, games, and e-mail to high-end cell-phones. Scrappy start-ups like Boingo and Wayport and individual entrepreneurs began dotting the country with WiFi hotspots over the last 18 months, just before Verizon and Sprint last spring began widely launching their own networks. (3G purists insist the current offerings are not truly third-generation networks because they fall short of megabit service, and some call them 2.7G or 2.8G -- a big step toward 3G, but not the real deal.) For several months last year, the wireless industry was gripped by anxiety that most of their potential customers would find scattered WiFi service good enough -- if available in places like transportation hubs where they would be most likely to use it -- and would balk at springing for next-generation services.
That fear is not gone. But it has been abated by a growing sense that wireless carriers can incorporate WiFi and drive demand for 2.8G and 3G services outside hotspot range.
As one wireless industry official puts it: "If WiFi is the heroin, 3G can be the methadone fix" for Net users who come to feel addicted to having faster, unwired Internet access almost everywhere they go.
"WiFi doesn't replace the need for 3G," said Bruce Sachs, a telecom start-up investor with Charles River Ventures in Waltham, who formerly served as chairman of the Massachusetts Telecom Council.
"For the next five to 10 years, [for] somebody who needs true high-speed wireless access, the only service that will be available widely enough will be WiFi," said Steve Nicolle, chief executive of Tatara Networks, an Acton start-up developing hardware and systems to merge the two. "I'm firmly in the camp that there's a huge coexistence model."
Randy Battat, chief executive of Chelmsford 3G equipment start-up Airvana Inc., said: "The practical reality is they're good for each other" in the same way competition between cable modems and telephone digital subscriber lines have pushed both cable and phone companies to expand service aggressively.
Compared to WiFi, the new wireless data services have not taken off as explosively as industry officials hoped, although Sprint PCS says it recently notched its 1 millionth customer for "PCS Vision," and other carriers say they are pleased with results so far.
Andrea Linksey, a spokeswoman for Verizon Wireless, which plans to announce pricing and details of its 500-hotspot WiFi service this summer, said many industry officials think WiFi will be important to help "offload" heavy wireless data use in busy areas.
Even when Verizon covers a crowded airport terminal or hotel lobby with its Express Network service, Linskey said, "it would be difficult for us to support the data rates with that many subscribers using the system at the same time," slowing connections. Verizon is also launching an advanced data service this summer in San Diego and Washington, D.C., using equipment from Airvana and other vendors, that will deliver a promised 2 megabits per second to stationary users and 300 to 500 kilobits to mobile users.
Outside of T-Mobile's direct foray into operating hotspots, most carriers seem more comfortable with deals to resell access from WiFi specialists like Wayport and Boingo. AT&T this winter joined with Intel and IBM to form a start-up called Cometa Networks that plans to blanket the country with hotspots, but AT&T wants to stick for now just to providing long-haul service for Cometa rather than take on all the hassles of directly serving and billing customers.
"It's early on, but I definitely think it's an important technology," said AT&T president Betsy J. Bernard.
Robert Shanahan, chief executive of Conversent Communications, a Marlborough telecom service provider that has launched a WiFi service at a Springfield truck stop, is also looking into building out $5-an-hour services at Papa Gino's restaurants around New England.
"I think at some point 3G is the better technology, but WiFi right now is pretty inexpensive, and you get pretty good technology," Shanahan said. Still, Conversent plans to have a third-party vendor install and provide customer service for the WiFi services.
"The one area we want to be cautious about is what kind of help desk support do we want to offer," Shanahan said. "We don't want to be getting a lot of calls from people asking how to start up their computer."
Like the cable television industry, which over 20 years went from being "a lot of mom-and-pop operators" to domination by a handful of giants like Comcast, AOL Time Warner, and Cox, Sachs said that "you're going to see shakeouts and rollups" consolidating the many small WiFi operators into a few national brands.
By Peter J. Howe
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(c) 2003, The Boston Globe. Distributed by Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News.
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Form 144: Filing to Sell 100000 Shares of INTERDIGITAL COMMUNICATION
(IDCC)
Apr 10, 2003 (Vickers Stock Research via COMTEX) --
Document Processing Date: April 09, 2003
Filer: CAMPAGNA, HARRY G.Relation: Chairman
Stock Name: INTERDIGITAL COMMUNICATIONStock CUSIP: 45866A105
Stock Symbol: IDCCExchange: NASDAQ
Transaction date: March 31, 2003Shares for sale: 100000Value held: $2269000
Broker: EDWARDS (A. G.) & SONS
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Nokia to Publish First Quarter Results 2003 on April 17, 2003
HELSINKI, Finland, Apr 11, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nokia will publish its first quarter financial results on Thursday, April 17, 2003 at approximately 12 noon Helsinki time (CET+1).
The press release will be available on the Nokia website immediately after publishing.
Nokia's analyst conference call will begin at 3 pm Helsinki time. A live webcast of the conference call will be available at www.nokia.com/investor. Media representatives wishing to listen may call +1 706 634 5012.
Nokia's second quarter results will be published on July 17 and third quarter results on October 16, respectively.
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