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GSM ASSOCIATION: GSM Association applauds Anatel reaffirmation of its
decision to safeguard 1.9GHz for 3G
London; UK, Apr 11, 2003 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- The GSM Association - representing the interests of more than 550 global mobile network operators from 194 countries - today welcomed this week's announcement by the Brazilian regulator, Anatel reaffirming its decision to maintain 1.9GHz frequency band for third generation use. The decision also underlines Anatel's commitment to regulatory integrity and stability.
Anatel, in a closely watched announcement in Brasilia on Wednesday, refused a request by Vesper, a company owned by CDMA vendor Qualcomm, to deploy a mobile network in 1.9GHz frequency - as this frequency had previously been appropriately set aside by the agency for third generation use.
Vesper had made this request for 1.9GHz frequency even though it had already acquired a licence with obligations to deploy in 1.8GHz pursuant to a competitive bid conducted by Anatel.
By underlining its earlier decision, Anatel has declared that it will preserve 3G spectrum and the regulations and contracts that have attracted R$7 billion in investment in the mobile telecommunications sector so far, with deployment of GSM and GPRS - high speed wireless data networks - taking place nationwide across Brazil.
"The credibility that Brazil's policy on mobile telecommunications has gained in the last three years has been solidified with Anatel's announcement," said Rob Conway, CEO and Member of the Board of the GSM Association. "This is a clear signal that Brazil is committed to its obligations and to creating a stable regulatory environment for domestic and foreign investors."
Conway visited Brazil two weeks ago, where he met with the Minister of Telecommunications, Miro Teixeira, in addition to other government officials, Anatel, and with Brazilian mobile industry leaders. Concerns had been expressed globally by operators, vendors and investors.
"As we stated all along, this has not been a debate about technology," said Conway. "It has been about fair competition and compliance with the regulations and contracts that guide Brazilian telecommunications.
"We would welcome Qualcomm-Vesper deploying the technology of its preference in 1.8GHz. By requesting 1900 frequency while already under an existing license obligation would give special treatment to Qualcomm-Vesper and undermine the previous license bidding process and the contracts awarded thereunder.
"In a turbulent global economy confidence is a critical factor in determining investment risk. This decision will encourage further investment and ensure Brazil's role as a player in the new age of third generation - globally compatible - wireless communications services," concluded Conway.
ENDS About the GSM Association: The GSM Association (GSMA) is the world's leading wireless industry representative body. It consists of more than 690 second and third generation wireless network operators and key manufacturer and suppliers.
The GSMA's members work collaboratively to accelerate the implementation of collectively identified, commercially prioritised operator requirements. The Association's members provide digital wireless services to more than 835 million customers in 194 countries of the world (end March 2003).
The GSM family of wireless communications platforms, including GSM, GPRS (General Packet Radio Services), EDGE (Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution) and W-CDMA account for approximately 72 percent of the total digital wireless market today. The GSM Association is a unique organisation, with truly global reach, offering a full range of business and technical services to its members.
For more information, visit the website at www.gsmworld.com
CONTACT: Mark Smith, Communications Director, GSM Association Tel: +44 (0)207 518 0549 Fax: +44 (0)207 518 0531 e-mail: msmith@gsm.org
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Ericsson Selected by 3 as Supplier of a WCDMA Network in Denmark
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Apr 11, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- 3G operator 3 has signed a contract with Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERICY) for the supply of a WCDMA 3G network in Denmark.
Under the agreement Ericsson will supply core, radio and transmission equipment. The agreement also includes services such as implementation, design and support.
The network will be fully integrated with 3's Swedish network, which is also supplied by Ericsson. Ericsson's solution enables 3 to launch with comprehensive functionality.
"We have chosen Ericsson because of their performance with our WCDMA network in Sweden so far and their ability to create synergies on a Scandinavian level," said Chris Bannister, CEO at 3.
"We are very proud that 3, a strong driver of 3G, has selected Ericsson as a partner on a Scandinavian level," said Steinar Tveit, President of Market Unit Nordic & Baltics at Ericsson. "This agreement underlines Ericsson's dominance on the Danish and Scandinavian UMTS network market and confirms our global leadership in delivering 3G systems with multi country solutions that are ready for commercial use today."
The WCDMA contract with 3 in Denmark underlines Ericsson's position as the world's leading supplier of 3G mobile systems. Ericsson has now been named as vendor in 41 out of 78 publicly announced WCDMA agreements to date and has a global market share of 40 per cent.
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/ About 3
3 is focusing on offering attractive and innovative services for mobile video communication. 3 is the brand for Hi3G Access' activities. Hi3G Access has a 3G license in Denmark and Sweden and is owned by Hutchison Whampoa Ltd. (60%) and Investor AB (40%) - both with leading technological and industrial experience. 3 is co-operating with other Hutchison Whampoa companies with 3G-licence in Australia, Austria, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy and the UK. For further information: www.hi3gdenmark.dk.
CONTACT: Ericsson Inc., New York Kathy Egan pressrelations@ericsson.com Glenn Sapadin investor.relations@ericsson.com 212/685-4030URL: http://www.businesswire.comToday's News On The Net - Business Wire's full file on the Internetwith Hyperlinks to your home page.
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KEYWORD: SWEDEN INTERNATIONAL EUROPEINDUSTRY KEYWORD: TELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKETING AGREEMENTS SOURCE: Ericsson
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ellismd, May I have a copy?
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Huawei Passed the Test of WCDMA
BEIJING, Apr 10, 2003 (SinoCast via COMTEX) -- The last and the second stage of 3G WCDMA test conducted by the Ministry of Information Industry has come to its end on March 30, 2003.
Shenzhen Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. took the first place of the test. Nokia, Ericsson, Siemens-NEC and Nortel Networks ranked second, third, fourth and fifth respectively. The top five of the test had been certified by the Ministry of Information Industry.
Alcatel, ZTE, Lucent, and Utstarcom had not passed the test.
In the first stage test of WCDMA held in 2002, Huawei and Utstarcom had passed through.
Insiders believe Huawei will become major competitor in the market of Europe. Yu Chengdong, vice-president of Huawei, says Huawei now has more than 3500 of researchers are dedicating to development of 3G equipment. Huawei has invested more than RMB 3 billion in research of WCDMA. Russia and United Arab emirates have adopted Huawei's WCDMA equipment.
The Ministry of Information Industry may grant the 3G mobile phone licenses at the end of 2003. China Mobile will no doubt adopt WCDMA that is means a millions of dollars market for all telecom carriers.
From Beijing Morning Post, Page 21, Wednesday, April 09, 2003 info@SinoCast.Com
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KEYWORD: BEIJINGINDUSTRY KEYWORD: Marketing InvestmentSUBJECT CODE: Computers, Telecom and Information Technology
spider69, I was being sarcastic, which I know is hard to read on any board.
Oh wow! another Form 4 for QCOM Filer: JACOBS Form 4: Update Filing for QUALCOMM INC (QCOM)
Apr 09, 2003 (Vickers Stock Research via COMTEX) --
Document Processing Date: April 08, 2003
Stock Name: QUALCOMM INCStock CUSIP: 747525103
Filer: JACOBS, IRWIN M.Position: Chief Executive Officer
Stock Symbol: QCOMExchange: NASDAQStock Type: COM
Transaction period: April 07, 2003Trade amount: 34000 sharesTrade type: Automatic SellTrade price range: $35.510
Shares still held: 18102362 sharesOwn Type: Indirect
Copyright (c) 2003, Vickers Stock Research Corporation. All rights reserved.
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3G Coming, Ready or Not
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec 16, 2002 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- While the UMTS (W-CDMA) landscape is changing daily, due to deployment delays and handset issues, the transformation of many cdmaOne networks to CDMA2000 1x is proceeding at a rapid pace, according to In-Stat/MDR ( http://www.instat.com ). "The evolution of a cdmaOne network to CDMA 1x is relatively simple since very few new elements are required," says Ray Jodoin, a Director with the high-tech market research firm. "The primary hardware addition is the PDSN, which is the CDMA 2000 equivalent to the UMTS GGSN. Existing BTSs, BSCs, and MSCs require modification rather than replacement."
In-Stat/MDR has also found that: -- No European carriers have committed to EDGE as an upgrade path, but Nokia has announced that they will support any deployment with a GSM/EDGE handset. This, however, should not surprise anyone, since all base stations shipped for more than one year are GSM/GPRS/EDGE capable. However, the situation in the Americas, where no spectrum in the 2GHz band has been allocated, is different. AT&T Wireless, Cingular, and T-Mobile have announced plans to implement GSM/GPRS/EDGE upgrades within the existing cellular frequencies, using Compact EDGE. -- While UMTS has borne the brunt of the recent gloom and doom scenarios, it is actually being deployed, and generating manufacturing revenue, at a reasonable rate. It will continue to be deployed at an increasing rate as handsets become available and coverage deadlines advance. In Europe, the driving factor will not necessarily be a "killer application," but quite probably will be the need for more voice capacity to supplement the strained GSM urban networks. While UMTS is often portrayed as "expensive," the reality of the situation is that the hardware cost-per-voice channel is less than one-half the cost of GSM. -- There will be consolidation in the European UMTS arena. In Germany, for example, with a penetration rate of more than 65%, there is hardly room for six UMTS carriers in addition to the four GSM incumbents. However, in spite of the obvious need to consolidate, deployment will continue at an accelerated rate next year, as the license holders struggle to activate as large a revenue stream as possible.
The report, "3G Infrastructure Deployment Update" (#IN020334GW), covers the architecture and deployment of CDMA2000, GSM/EDGE, and UMTS (W-CDMA). Current, trial, and planned deployment for CDMA 1x and 1xEV-DO are tabulated and UMTS deployment and projected revenue through the end of 2003 are forecast by carrier and by country. To purchase this report, or for more information, please visit: http://www.instat.com/catalog/cat-cw.htm or contact Erin McKeighan; emckeighan@reedbusiness.com at 480.609.4551. The report price is $3,495 USD.
In-Stat/MDR ( http://www.instat.com ) offers a broad range of information resources and analytical assets to technology vendors, service providers, technology professionals, and market specialists worldwide. The company stands alone in its ability to integrate both supply-side and demand-side research methodologies into a single comprehensive view of technology markets and products. This capability relies on a unique ability to cover the entire value chain from engineering-level technology, through equipment, infrastructure, services and end-users.
In-Stat/MDR is part of the Reed Electronics Group, a division of Reed Elsevier ( www.reedelsevier.com ), a world-leading publisher and information provider. With over 38,000 employees worldwide, Reed Elsevier operates in the science & medical, legal, education and business-to-business industry sectors, providing high value and flexible information solutions to professional end users, with increasing emphasis on the Internet.
For further information, please contact: Ray Jodoin, Director - Wireless Research, +1-480-483-4461, rjodoin@reedbusiness.com , or Kirsten Skedd, Marketing Manager, +1-480-609-4534, kskedd@reedbusiness.com , both of In-Stat/MDR.
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CONTACT: Ray Jodoin, Director - Wireless Research, +1-480-483-4461, rjodoin@reedbusiness.com , or Kirsten Skedd, Marketing Manager, +1-480-609-4534, kskedd@reedbusiness.com , both of In-StatURL: http://www.prnewswire.com http://www.instat.co
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KEYWORD: ArizonaINDUSTRY KEYWORD: CPR PUB NET HRDSUBJECT CODE: PDT SVY
I can say that about sjRATTY.lol
Alley, Keep up the great work.
It's a breath of fresh air....not like some shmucks here that keep bad mouthing you and predicting "BILLIONS".
Siemens Signs Twentieth UMTS Sales Agreement Mobile Communication Group
at Siemens Achieves a Positive Result after Three Years: Third Largest Supplier
of Mobile Networks - Nr. 4 Position Worldwide in Mobile Phones
MUNICH, Apr 8, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Being established three years ago, Siemens Information and Communication Mobile (Siemens mobile) sees its position as a leading global mobile communication supplier confirmed. With almost 12 percent market share Siemens is in third place worldwide across all standards (analog, TDMA, CDMA, and GSM) in the area of mobile networks. Furthermore, Siemens has increased its worldwide mobile phones market share and holds a number 4 position - four years ago Siemens was only on place 8. The 3G business has also developed successfully: the Austrian fixed and mobile network operator tele.ring has commissioned Siemens to supply UMTS network technology - the twentieth UMTS sales agreement for the company. With an aggressive product and regional strategy Siemens plans to continue its road to success despite challenging market conditions.
Siemens' approach is based on GSM, the de facto global standard for mobile telecommunication now offered in all five continents with more than 824 million users and a market share of almost 70 percent. With around 12 percent of the market, Siemens is in third place worldwide across all standards (analog, TDMA, CDMA, and GSM) in the area of mobile networks - within the GSM infrastructure market the company has a share of 17 percent. It has also further reinforced its market position as a leading infrastructure supplier in the area of 3G/UMTS, which evolved from GSM and has already supplied more than 9000 UMTS base stations to date. It provides UMTS networks for the largest European markets, serving carriers in the UK, Italy, Spain, Germany, and France.
Successes in the fast-developing markets of Asia and of North and Latin America have enabled Siemens to continue making up ground under worldwide challenging market conditions. In the major Chinese market Siemens is anticipating an additional growth driver from the forthcoming award of licenses for the 3rd generation mobile radio systems, which include the UMTS technologies W-CDMA and TD-SCDMA offered by Siemens. In the USA, Siemens managed to double its share of the market for GSM mobile phones within one year. With a total of what will soon be eleven models, Siemens offers one of the widest ranges of GSM mobiles available in the US market. Business in Latin America is also very promising: Mobile phone production in Manaus, Brazil, is in full swing: over a million mobiles were made there for the local domestic market in 2002 - twice what was originally planned. Siemens is already a clear market leader in GSM phones in Brazil. Having added two new models to its product range, it now offers the widest GSM portfolio in the country. Siemens is aiming for a 25 percent share of the Latin American market by 2004 and a place among the region's top three GSM suppliers.
Siemens wants to revitalize the mobile handset market by addressing virtually all market segments in the GSM domain: Including the recently presented devices, there will soon be a total of over 30 models - from a voice-oriented mobile phone to a multimedia-enabled smartphone. Siemens is aiming to win new customer groups with a reduced emphasis on purely technical specifications and a stronger focus on design as a differentiating feature. In line with this strategy, with the "Xelibri" brand the company has recently started serving a newly created segment in the European and Asian markets where the mobile phone will become a fashion accessory. Worldwide, Siemens holds a number 4 position in the mobile phones market across all standards - in Europe the company is on place 2.
"We're very satisfied with what's been achieved over the last three years, but we want to continue growing and breathe new life into the mobile communication market. That's why in the future we'll also be acting as a proactive partner of mobile radio operators and a consultant, not merely as a supplier," said Rudi Lamprecht, Member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG. "Our close collaboration should impact particularly on the expansion of data services such as Messaging, Entertainment, Payment, Location, and Multimedia Services."
A photograph for this press release is available for downloading at:
http://www.siemens.com/icm-pictures/icm200304061
The Siemens Information and Communication Mobile Group (Siemens mobile) offers the complete range of mobile solutions including mobile devices, infrastructure and applications. Devices include mobile phones, wireless modules, mobile organizers and cordless phones as well as products for wireless home networks. The infrastructure portfolio includes GSM, GPRS and 3G mobile network technologies from base stations and switching systems to intelligent networks, e.g. for prepaid services. Mobile Applications cover end-to-end solutions for Messaging, Location Based Services or Mobile Payment. For fiscal 2002 (September 30), Siemens mobile recorded sales of EUR 11 billion and employed approximately 28.600 people worldwide.
You can access further information about Siemens mobile on the Internet at
http://www.siemens-mobile.com
You can access press releases, photographs and further information on the Internet at:
http://www.siemens-mobile.com/press
This press release contains forward-looking statements based on beliefs of Siemens' management. The words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "forecast," "expect," "intend," "plan," "should," and "project" are used to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the company's current views with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause the actual results to be materially different, including, among others, changes in general economic and business conditions, changes in currency exchange rates and interest rates, introduction of competing products, lack of acceptance of new products or services and changes in business strategy. Actual results may vary materially from those projected here. Siemens does not intend or assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
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KEYWORD: GERMANY INTERNATIONAL EUROPEINDUSTRY KEYWORD: TELECOMMUNICATIONS SOURCE: Siemens
NTT DoCoMo Unveils 505i Series i-mode Compatible Mobile Phones Equipped
for Macromedia Flash and Enhanced Java-Based Applications
Tokyo, Japan, Apr 08, 2003 (JCN Newswire via COMTEX) -- NTT DoCoMo, Inc. today unveiled specifications of its new 505i mobile phones, a series of six enhanced-PDC (2G) compatible models equipped for advanced i-appli(TM) applications based on Flash(TM) and technology. Each 505i model also comes with a camera, infrared port and external memory slot. DoCoMo expects to introduce the models one by one beginning in mid-May.
Macromedia Flash browser for rich content
The 505i series incorporates Macromedia Flash in its browser, allowing users to access a broad range of rich content and applications enhanced with highly fluid animation.
Enhanced i-appli ("i-appli DX")
The 505i series is equipped for "i-appli DX," a new service from DoCoMo, to handle a wider range of Java-enabled content. A 200K Scratch Pad, double the size of Scratch Pads in the former 504i and 504iS models, enables more data to be downloaded at one time, thus reducing required number of connections.
505i Series Former 504i/504iS Series JAR (Java Archive) Max. 30K bytes Max. 30K bytes Scratch Pad Max. 200K bytes Max. 100K bytes
Benefits of "i-appli DX" include:
*Highly customize the phone's address book, call log, etc.
*Download complex content by accessing multiple servers (current i-appli downloads from a single server only)
*Exchange data using i-appli applications, or send information to i-appli sites via
i-mode mail
*Automatic updates of "i-area(TM)" (location-based service) content
Enhanced storage capacity
Enhanced storage capacity enables 505i models to store up to 20K of data for browser pages and ringing tones each, meaning, for example longer, better-quality
ringing tones.
505i Series Former models Web pages Max. 20K bytes Max. 10K bytes Ringing tones Max. 20K bytes Max. 10K bytes
Extra-friendly i-mode mail
Already adopted for , users can decide in advance which e-mails to download by checking each e-mail's subject line, sender name and receipt date/time.
Extremely high-resolution cameras
Each 505i phone is equipped with a high-resolution camera for taking still pictures. Some models offer resolution of 1 mega to 1.3 mega pixels, similar to that of a digital camera. The 505i series comes with high-quality LCDs for beautiful reproduction of high-resolution pictures taken with these cameras. Cameras in some models can also take video clips. In addition, 505i cameras read JAN- and QR-standard barcodes for easy retrieval of data from printed materials.
Infrared port
Each 505i phone has a port for infrared-communication applications, such as using the phone for a simple remote controller for the basic operation of electronic devices such as TVs and VCRs.
External memory storage
505i phones accept "Memory Stick Duo" and "miniSD" memory cards for data storage and data exchange with other similarly equipped devices (printers, etc.).
For further specifications, please see the NTTDoCoMo website.
*i-mode, FOMA, and i-appli are trademarks or registered trademarks of NTT DoCoMo, Inc. in Japan and other countries.
*i-area is a trademark of NTT DoCoMo, Inc. in Japan and other countries.
*Macromedia and Macromedia Flash are trademarks or registered trademarks of Macromedia, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
*Java is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
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.
Source: NTT DoCoMo
Contact:
NTT DoCoMoTakumi Suzukisuzukitaku@nttdocomo.co.jp+81 3 5156 1111
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EquityOutlook.Com: EquityOutlook.Com announces Stock Evaluation Ratings
for Fleetboston Financial, Expedia, Cardinal Health, InterDigital Communications
SHREVEPORT, La., Apr 08, 2003 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- EquityOutlook.Com makes these short-term stock recommendations:
Fleetboston Financial (NYSE:FBF - News) - BUY Expedia (NASDAQ:EXPE - News) - SELL Cardinal Health (NYSE:CAH - News) - BUY InterDigital Communications (NASDAQ:IDCC - News) - SELL
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SADDAM DEAD!
50,000 block above the ask.
sjratty, I'm going to use you as a contrarian indicator.
ALL- Since when did we have 12 analysts?InterDigital Communications Corp. Consensus Recommendation: Buy
Apr 04, 2003 (Nelson's Broker Summaries via COMTEX) --
Company: InterDigital Communications Corp. (nasdaq:IDCC)Consensus Recommendation: Buy(Strong Buy: 0, Buy: 6, Hold: 4, Underperform: 0, Sell: 2)Quarter Consensus Estimate [Q2]: 0.19FY Consensus Estimate [FY2003]: -0.24Next FY Consensus Estimate [FY2004]: N/AIndustry: Telecom Equipment
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Ericsson chosen as supplier for GSM and EDGE to America Movil
Apr 07, 2003 (Hugin via COMTEX) -- Ericsson has been chosen by America Movil as main supplier for the Core Infrastructure and one of the principal suppliers for the Radio Infrastructure for a GSM and EDGE Network to complement the existing TDMA network of its Brazilian subsidiary Telecom Americas. This marks the world's first announced commercial rollout of EDGE in the 1800 MHz spectrum.
Ericsson will be responsible for network installation, commissioning and project management and will provide professional services for the network design, optimization, support and systems integration. Ericsson will also provide its prepaid Charging System for the network. Upon completion of this new project Telecom Americas will offer its customers new value-added and state-of-the-art multimedia applications. Telecom Americas was awarded licenses in December 2002 to launch GSM cellular operations in the 1800-MHz frequency in Brazil. Its licensed regions in that country cover an area the size of Western Europe, with over 139 million people. Ericssons' GSM and EDGE high capacity network infrastructure is being supplied for Telecom Americas' network, making it possible for the operator to offer the benefits of GSM and high-speed multi-media services to its customers and at the same time preserve investments in its TDMA legacy system. Ericsson is the world's largest supplier of mobile telecom infrastructure, with approximately 40% market share in GSM. Ericsson began deploying its EDGE solution in the North American market in mid-2002 and has been delivering its market-leading EDGE-prepared radio network infrastructure since 1995.
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 Antoinette Torell Ericsson Corporate Communications Phone: +46 8 719 0546;+46 70 676 9279 E-mail: antoinette.torell@lme.ericsson.se Aldo Moino, Marketing Director Ericsson Brazil Phone: +55 11 6224-8455 E-mail: aldo.moino@edb.ericsson.se About Telecom Americas America Movil is the leading provider of wireless services in Latin America. It has more than 32 million wireless subscribers across the continent. For further information please contact: Carlos Enrique Moreira Telecom Americas CEO Phone: +55 21 2528 9009 About EDGE Enhanced Data rates for Global Evolution (EDGE) is a 3G-compliant wireless technology that enables high-speed (384 kilobits per second) transmission of large amounts of data. EDGE can be deployed in existing GSM 800, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz frequency bands and complements UMTS (WCDMA) technology. EDGE uses the same TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) frame structure, logic channel and 200kHz carrier bandwidth as today's GSM networks, which allows existing cell plans to remain intact. This means that operators can offer high-speed multi-media services with total protection of their initial network investment. To learn more about Ericsson's EDGE solution, please visit http://www.ericsson.com
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SUBJECT CODE: Finance
OT:One of MANY form 4 from QCOM-Form 4: Update Filing for QUALCOMM INC (QCOM)
Apr 06, 2003 (Vickers Stock Research via COMTEX) --
Document Processing Date: April 03, 2003
Stock Name: QUALCOMM INC
Stock CUSIP: 747525103
Filer: THORNLEY, ANTHONY S
Position: President
Stock Symbol: QCOM
Exchange: NASDAQ
Stock Type: COM
Transaction period: April 01, 2003
Trade amount: 30000 shares
Trade type: Automatic Sell
Trade price range: $36.330
Shares still held: 8492 shares
Own Type: Direct
Copyright (c) 2003, Vickers Stock Research Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Telecom Equipment Industry Consensus Table
Apr 04, 2003 (Nelson's Broker Summaries via COMTEX) --
COMPANY TICKER RECOMMENDATION FY CONS EST
Adc Telecommunications In ADCT Hold 0.03
Allen Telecom ALN Buy 0.72
CIENA Corp. CIEN Hold 0.27
Corning, Inc. GLW Hold 0.50
Finisar Corp. FNSR Hold -0.03
Herley Industries HRLY Buy 0.86
InterDigital Communications Corp. IDCC Buy -0.24
JDS Uniphase Corp. JDSU Strong Buy -1.26
Motorola, Inc. MOT Hold 3.06
Polycom PLCM Hold 0.55
QUALCOMM QCOM Hold 0.24
Scientific-Atlanta SFA Hold 8.09
Tollgrade Communications TLGD Hold 1.41
UTStarcom Inc. UTSI Buy 0.15
Visual Networks VNWK Buy 0.83
Westell Technologies WSTL Buy 3.15
(nasdaq:ADCT)(nyse:ALN) (nasdaq:CIEN)(nyse:GLW) (nasdaq:FNSR)(nasdaq:HRLY)
(nasdaq:IDCC)(nasdaq:JDSU)(nyse:MOT) (nasdaq:PLCM)(nasdaq:QCOM)(nyse:SFA)
(nasdaq:TLGD)(nasdaq:UTSI)(nasdaq:VNWK)(nasdaq:WSTL)
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InterDigital Communications Corp. Consensus Recommendation: Buy
Apr 04, 2003 (Nelson's Broker Summaries via COMTEX) --
Company: InterDigital Communications Corp. (nasdaq:IDCC)
Consensus Recommendation: Buy
(Strong Buy: 0, Buy: 6, Hold: 4, Underperform: 0, Sell: 2)
Quarter Consensus Estimate [Q2]: 0.19
FY Consensus Estimate [FY2003]: -0.24
Next FY Consensus Estimate [FY2004]: N/A
Industry: Telecom Equipment
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InterDigital Communications Corp. EPS Estimated At 1.23
Apr 04, 2003 (Nelson's Broker Summaries via COMTEX) --
Company: InterDigital Communications Corp. (nasdaq:IDCC)
Report Headline: "INTERDIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP."
Report Date: April 02, 2003
Current FY EPS Estimate [FY2003]: 1.23
Previous EPS Estimate for Current FY [FY2003]: N/A
Current Quarter EPS Estimate [Q2]: 0.06
Next FY EPS Estimate [FY2004]: N/A
Previous EPS Estimate for Next FY [FY2004]: N/A
Current Recommendation: Buy
Research Firm: Hilliard Lyons
Analyst: Thomas M. Carpenter
Industry: Telecom Equipment
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18136- Can anyone answer the reference post?
Telecom Equipment Industry Consensus Table
Apr 04, 2003 (Nelson's Broker Summaries via COMTEX) --
COMPANY TICKER RECOMMENDATION FY CONS ESTAdc Telecommunications In ADCT Hold 0.03Allen Telecom ALN Buy 0.72CIENA Corp. CIEN Hold 0.27Corning, Inc. GLW Hold 0.50Finisar Corp. FNSR Hold -0.03Herley Industries HRLY Buy 0.86 InterDigital Communications Corp. IDCC Buy -0.24}JDS Uniphase Corp. JDSU Strong Buy -1.26Motorola, Inc. MOT Hold 3.06Polycom PLCM Hold 0.55QUALCOMM QCOM Hold 0.24Scientific-Atlanta SFA Hold 8.09Tollgrade Communications TLGD Hold 1.41UTStarcom Inc. UTSI Buy 0.15Visual Networks VNWK Buy 0.83Westell Technologies WSTL Buy 3.15(nasdaq:ADCT)(nyse:ALN) (nasdaq:CIEN)(nyse:GLW) (nasdaq:FNSR)(nasdaq:HRLY)(nasdaq:IDCC)(nasdaq:JDSU)(nyse:MOT) (nasdaq:PLCM)(nasdaq:QCOM)(nyse:SFA)(nasdaq:TLGD)(nasdaq:UTSI)(nasdaq:VNWK)(nasdaq:WSTL)
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Since when did IDCC have 12 analysts?
another one:InterDigital Communications Corp. EPS Estimated At 1.23
Apr 04, 2003 (Nelson's Broker Summaries via COMTEX) --
Company: InterDigital Communications Corp. (nasdaq:IDCC)Report Headline: "INTERDIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP."Report Date: April 02, 2003Current FY EPS Estimate [FY2003]: 1.23Previous EPS Estimate for Current FY [FY2003]: N/ACurrent Quarter EPS Estimate [Q2]: 0.06Next FY EPS Estimate [FY2004]: N/APrevious EPS Estimate for Next FY [FY2004]: N/ACurrent Recommendation: Buy
Research Firm: Hilliard LyonsAnalyst: Thomas M. CarpenterIndustry: Telecom Equipment
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ALL-Is this our IDCC?InterDigital Communications Corp. Consensus Recommendation: Buy
Apr 04, 2003 (Nelson's Broker Summaries via COMTEX) --
Company: InterDigital Communications Corp. (nasdaq:IDCC)Consensus Recommendation: Buy(Strong Buy: 0, Buy: 6, Hold: 4, Underperform: 0, Sell: 2)Quarter Consensus Estimate [Q2]: 0.19FY Consensus Estimate [FY2003]: -0.24Next FY Consensus Estimate [FY2004]: N/AIndustry: Telecom Equipment
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Thailand's First EDGE Trial Puts DTAC In the First Wave of Operators
Globally Moving Towards Advanced Mobile Services; Nokia's EDGE Solutions
Selected for High Quality Network Services
HELSINKI, Finland, Apr 3, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Total Access Communication (DTAC) and Nokia announced the successful completion of the first EDGE call in Thailand and among the first operator calls worldwide.
The EDGE call in a laboratory environment is part of the first phase DTAC EDGE trial using commercial equipment from Nokia.
With EDGE technology, mobile phone operators can offer customers higher quality network services that combine high-speed data, voice, audio, video and text.
"With its industry leading solution Nokia was the clear choice for EDGE. DTAC welcomes this trial as it will make us ready to be the first operator in Thailand to roll out EDGE when the market is ready," says Sigve Brekke, DTAC's Co-Chief Executive Officer.
"There was a clear shift in interest towards EDGE in 2002. Many operators worldwide have started to roll out GSM/EDGE hardware. We at Nokia are delighted that DTAC has demonstrated strong commitment to the global standard of GSM and its trust in Nokia. We are excited to trial our EDGE technology with DTAC," adds Kristian Strand, Account Director, Nokia Networks.
To date, Nokia has supplied DTAC with complete GSM systems and solutions comprising of Nokia Base Station Subsystems, Nokia Switching Subsystem and GPRS Core Network, Nokia Multimedia Messaging Center (MMSC), Short Message Service Centre (SMSC), Nokia Intelligent Network (IN) Platform and Network Consultancy Services.
Nokia has delivered GSM/EDGE hardware since December 2001. By now Nokia has delivered EDGE capable GSM hardware in volumes to 28 operators in 19 countries. This spring Nokia will have fourteen EDGE trials in all continents. Many other Nokia customers are expected to join to the global EDGE success. Earlier this year Nokia also announced EDGE deals with America Movil in Colombia and in Equador.
Nokia announced last year the world's first triple-band 800/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE terminal, the Nokia 6200. The most recently announced EDGE terminal is the world's first Eurasian triband 900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE terminal, the Nokia 6220. Nokia will add EDGE feature progressively throughout most terminal categories and EDGE will be available in all new Nokia GSM/GPRS terminals by end of 2004.
The prompt availability of EDGE phones in several price and performance categories leverages the power of the GSM standard in both economies of scale and in peak data speeds for 3G services.
DTAC is Thailand's leading wireless communications brand, with over 5.5 million customers. DTAC aims to make mobile communications easy, accessible and affordable, under a just and transparent pricing system. Telenor has been DTAC's strategic partner since 2000.
A market leader in the cellular industry in Asia Pacific, Nokia provides innovative, industry leading and market-relevant technology and products to around 20 diverse markets in the region.
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.
Note to Editors:
EDGE (Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution) is a GSM evolution. The first commercial products (like the Nokia 6200) will enable voice and data traffic at a speed of up to 118 Kbps. The maximum data speed of EDGE technology is 473 kbit/s. GSM network evolution to EDGE will enable average 3 times faster GPRS data connection using the existing bands of 800, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz. End users will experience average 3 times faster access to existing services and with faster data rates also the delivery of the new services are enabled via existing GSM frequencies.
CONTACT: Nokia Networks Global Communications Department, + 358 (0) 7180 38198 networks.communications@nokia.com www.nokia.comURL: http://www.businesswire.comToday's News On The Net - Business Wire's full file on the Internetwith Hyperlinks to your home page.
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KEYWORD: THAILAND FINLAND INTERNATIONAL ASIA PACIFIC EUROPEINDUSTRY KEYWORD: TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKING HARDWARE SOURCE: Nokia
as of now, the bid is:20.37 ask:19.92
yup...100,000 block.eom
Ericsson and Nigeria's RelTel Sign CDMA2000 1X Ericsson and Reliance
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Apr 2, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Deployment is scheduled to begin immediately with an expected commercial launch in the first half of year 2003.
The contract for Ericsson's (NASDAQ:ERICY) total CDMA2000 solution includes the following equipment and services: 1900 MHz compact Radio Base Stations; Base Station Controllers; Packet Core Network; Mobile Switching Centers; Home Location Registers; a suite of applications such as Pre-paid, Short Message Service and Voice Mail Service; and a full portfolio of services including training and network rollout.
"We are honored to be selected by RelTel to assist them in rolling out their nationwide CDMA2000 1X network," said Ake Persson, president of Ericsson Mobile CDMA Systems. "We look forward to working with RelTel to bring advanced wireless services to their customers throughout Nigeria."
Ericsson's total CDMA2000 1X portfolio is built upon Ericsson's global 3G platform for switching, radio access, IP, services and applications. Focused on providing sustainable value into the future, Ericsson's CDMA2000 1X total solution has been designed to provide operators like RelTel with an easy, cost-effective migration path to future evolutions of CDMA2000.
"As we continue to expand our network and bring advanced voice and data services to customers throughout Nigeria, it is important for us to partner with leading vendors like Ericsson," said Sir A. Okonkwo, chairman of Reliance Telecommunications Limited. "We believe their CDMA2000 solution and professional services will provide us with state-of-the-art technology and expertise that will allow us to quickly and cost-effectively deploy 3G services to our customers and meet on-demand capacity growth."
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
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/
About RelTel
Reliance Telecom was incorporated under the companies and Allied matters Act 1990, of Federal Republic of Nigeria, on the 25th of August 1998. It is a Nigeria Company with a capital structure composed of local and international financing. Reliance Telecommunications Ltd. is licensed by National Communication Commission to provide Digital Telephone service in Nigeria, using the CDMA technology. Reliance Telecom operates under the brand name of RELTEL. RELTEL offers state of the art telecom network with services that will spearhead the telecom revolution in Nigeria.
CDMA2000 is a trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association.
CONTACT: Ericsson
Communications:
Kathy Egan, 212/685-4030
Pressrelations@ericsson.com
or
Investor Relations:
Glenn Sapadin, 212/685-4030
Investor.relations@ericsson.com
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KEYWORD: SWEDEN INTERNATIONAL AFRICA/MIDDLE EAST EUROPE
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TELECOMMUNICATIONS
NETWORKING
COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS
MARKETING
AGREEMENTS
SOURCE:
Ericsson
Fastmobile: Consumer launch of 'fastchat' fastmobile kickstarts the
Apr 03, 2003 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Pioneering phone application company fastmobile will next week [Tuesday April 8th] announce public availability of its push-to-talk (P2T) service fastchat(tm), kickstarting a scramble among European mobile network operators hoping to grab a slice of the euro1 billion P2T revenue pie
A number of mobile network operators from across Europe have already seen fastchat demonstrations or piloted the technology, and have expressed interest in offering the service to their network subscribers. Interested parties include several well-known UK mobile industry companies.
Push-to-talk has proved a huge success in the United States, to the extent that operator Nextel already generates around 20 per cent of its revenue from P2T.
If Nextel levels of usage are achieved in the EU then P2T could rapidly eclipse SMS as the messaging tool of choice.
fastchat works across all UK operators, and in all countries that have GPRS-enabled networks. Significantly for operators, fastchat is easy to install, complies with all existing and planned standards, and requires no infrastructure investment.
fastchat will be available to consumers and to business users from April 8th, initially from the web at www.fastchat.com for Nokia 7650 and 3650 handsets with the Sony Ericsson P800 following soon. fastmobile plans full support for all GPRS-enabled Smartphones and mass-market Java phones.
European managing director James Tagg commented: "When we announce fastchat, the key points we'll be conveying are that it's more fun than SMS, more flexible, easier to use, quicker, more convenient and no more expensive.
"Usage is inevitable: customers are buying new phones which are capable of just about anything, and they will want to use the features. Quickly they will discover how easy, fun and convenient it is, and it will take off like SMS did.
For the industry, Tagg believes that fastchat will be the new 'next big thing': "The mobile world has been racking its brains to find something that will succeed on the scale of SMS. Based on experiences in the States we believe that fastchat will help to plug the hole left by the failure of WAP and the delays in 3G.
"Push-to-talk will generate real growth for a number of the industry's major players, spurring GPRS adoption which, in turn, is critical to operator 3G strategy. fastchat is a rare 'crossover' service that works well on today's 2.5G network but that will be even better when 3G networks kick in. It has the potential to bring home the bacon now."
The only question left, Tagg concludes, is to guess just how big "push to talk" will get: "Our estimates suggest that the push-to-talk market could be worth a euro150 million in Europe over the next year, becoming a multi-billion euro market in a few years."
About fastmobile:
fastmobile Limited develops advanced messaging technology products for use on all mobile phone networks in EMEA.
fastmobile Limited is the UK subsidiary of Chicago-based FastMobile, Inc. The company is backed by private investment and venture capital from US companies BlueStar Ventures, Leo Capital Holdings and Red Barn Investments, and raised $4 million in its first round of funding.
The company employs more than 30 people across offices in America, the United Kingdom and South Korea. More information on the products and people at fastmobile is available at www.fastmobile.com
CONTACT: Tim Donnelly Smith, Mental Communications Tel: +44 (0)20 7430 2080 e-mail: tims@mentalcommunications.co.uk Edward Waldron-Davies Tel: +44 (0)20 7430 2080 e-mail: edwardwd@mentalcommunications.co.uk John O'Boyle, marketing director, fastmobile Tel: +44 (0)1734 861460 e-mail: joboyle@fastmobile.com
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NOKIA: Thailand's first EDGE trial puts DTAC in the first wave of
Apr 03, 2003 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Total Access Communication (DTAC) and Nokia announced the successful completion of the first EDGE call in Thailand and among the first operator calls worldwide. The EDGE call in a laboratory environment is part of the first phase DTAC EDGE trial using commercial equipment from Nokia.
With EDGE technology, mobile phone operators can offer customers higher quality network services that combine high-speed data, voice, audio, video and text.
"With its industry leading solution Nokia was the clear choice for EDGE. DTAC welcomes this trial as it will make us ready to be the first operator in Thailand to roll out EDGE when the market is ready," says Sigve Brekke, DTAC's Co-Chief Executive Officer.
"There was a clear shift in interest towards EDGE in 2002. Many operators worldwide have started to roll out GSM/EDGE hardware. We at Nokia are delighted that DTAC has demonstrated strong commitment to the global standard of GSM and its trust in Nokia. We are excited to trial our EDGE technology with DTAC," adds Kristian Strand, Account Director, Nokia Networks.
To date, Nokia has supplied DTAC with complete GSM systems and solutions comprising of Nokia Base Station Subsystems, Nokia Switching Subsystem and GPRS Core Network, Nokia Multimedia Messaging Center (MMSC), Short Message Service Centre (SMSC), Nokia Intelligent Network (IN) Platform and Network Consultancy Services.
Nokia has delivered GSM/EDGE hardware since December 2001. By now Nokia has delivered EDGE capable GSM hardware in volumes to 28 operators in 19 countries. This spring Nokia will have fourteen EDGE trials in all continents. Many other Nokia customers are expected to join to the global EDGE success. Earlier this year Nokia also announced EDGE deals with America Movil in Colombia and in Equador.
Nokia announced last year the world's first triple-band 800/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE terminal, the Nokia 6200. The most recently announced EDGE terminal is the world's first Eurasian triband 900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE terminal, the Nokia 6220. Nokia will add EDGE feature progressively throughout most terminal categories and EDGE will be available in all new Nokia GSM/GPRS terminals by end of 2004.
The prompt availability of EDGE phones in several price and performance categories leverages the power of the GSM standard in both economies of scale and in peak data speeds for 3G services.
DTAC is Thailand's leading wireless communications brand, with over 5.5 million customers. DTAC aims to make mobile communications easy, accessible and affordable, under a just and transparent pricing system. Telenor has been DTAC's strategic partner since 2000.
A market leader in the cellular industry in Asia Pacific, Nokia provides innovative, industry leading and market-relevant technology and products to around 20 diverse markets in the region.
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.
Note to Editors:
EDGE (Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution) is a GSM evolution.
The first commercial products (like the Nokia 6200) will enable voice and data traffic at a speed of up to 118 Kbps. The maximum data speed of EDGE technology is 473 kbit/s. GSM network evolution to EDGE will enable average 3 times faster GPRS data connection using the existing bands of 800, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz. End users will experience average 3 times faster access to existing services and with faster data rates also the delivery of the new services are enabled via existing GSM frequencies.
Copyright Nokia 2003
CONTACT: Global Communications Department, Nokia Networks Tel: +358 (0)7180 38198 e-mail: networks.communications@nokia.com WWW: http://www.nokia.com
M2 Communications Ltd disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at http://www.presswire.net on the world wide web. Inquiries to info@m2.com.
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OT:TFWG,
That sjRaTTy is such a whiner....he drives me nuts.
I prefer Ams over his "crying" all the time.
200,000 block @ $20.11 @ 2:02 pm
tune in guys...cnnfn
IPWireless Launches Quality of Service Platform Enabling Voice and 'Push
SAN BRUNO, Calif., Apr 1, 2003 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- IPWireless, Inc., the world leader in commercial mobile broadband deployments, today announced the commercial availability of a quality of service platform for its industry-leading UMTS mobile broadband network solution. The IPWireless(TM) Quality of Service (QOS) platform allows operators to offer any service that requires QOS -- such as voice, "push to talk," and streaming applications -- over their mobile broadband network. The latest IPWireless software release also delivers the most critical performance enhancement required for these applications -- network latencies that are 5 to 10 times lower than those of other commercial wireless data solutions. The high capacity, low latency, full mobility, and low cost of the IPWireless mobile broadband solution allows global operators to profitably offer traditional wireless services such as voice and text messaging at far lower cost than traditional networks. In addition, operators can offer broadband services for laptop, PDA, desktop, and LAN users on the same network -- permitting very high-speed Internet access anywhere there is coverage availability.
"One of the most exciting aspects of the IPWireless platform is that it allows us to offer so many types of services over our network," said Bob Smith, CEO of Walker Wireless. "In addition to offering broadband data services to consumers and businesses, we plan to offer a range of voice services on the network almost immediately to compete with traditional fixed-line options. In the future, we expect to see a whole range of exciting new devices and services that leverage the high capacity, QOS, and low latencies of the IPWireless network."
Additional Services Drive New Revenue Streams for Operators
The IPWireless QOS platform gives operators a spectrally efficient way to offer a host of new services over an IPWireless network. In addition to offering unmatched broadband network access services, operators can add new layers of service revenues from voice, push to talk, or streaming video. IPWireless supports Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) using standards-based soft switches and customer premise gateways for residences and small offices, and enables a whole new generation of mobile VOIP platforms. Together with a number of strategic partners, IPWireless is working to develop and integrate additional applications and devices to work on the network using these QOS services. IPWireless and its partners are currently performing interoperability testing with a set of industry-leading VOIP solutions.
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 accelerate their time to 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 10 of the top 20 global wireless operators.
IPWireless has announced strategic partnerships and relationships with some of the largest players 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 over $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.
NOTE: IPWireless, the IPWireless logo, and IPW are trademarks of IPWireless, Inc. All other brands, products, or service names are or may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.
SOURCE IPWireless, Inc.
CONTACT: Ross Perich of Trainer Public Relations, +1-925-556-5463, or
ip@trainerpr.com, for IPWireless, Inc.
URL: http://www.ipwireless.com
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KEYWORD: California
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: CPR
TLS
SUBJECT CODE: PDT
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