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Nortel Stages A-GPS Calls
03.02.04

BRAMPTON, ON -- Nortel Networks has completed the industry's first 3GPP (Third Generation Partnership Project)-compliant UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) Assisted Global Positioning System (A-GPS) calls at 2100 and 1900 Mhz using mobile equipment provided by QUALCOMM* and Motorola* Incorporated, and reference satellite data provided by Global Locate*. This milestone demonstrated that A-GPS location-based services can be offered using commercial third generation (3G) wireless networks.

A-GPS technology is the most accurate location-based technology currently available, enabling a wireless network to pinpoint a user's location within 10 meters of the exact geographical location. This technology can position operators to enhance customer loyalty and drive new revenues through value-added services like fleet tracking and workforce management, and personal navigation, safety and security.

"Nortel Networks has a long and proud history of UMTS innovation, and these first 3GPP A-GPS calls are another example of Nortel Networks continued commitment to developing new technologies that will drive the wireless industry forward into a new data age," said Alain Biston, president and general manager, UMTS, Nortel Networks. "In addition to the public safety Enhanced 911 capabilities required by the FCC, this functionality will be critical in deploying commercial A-GPS services for UMTS."

Nortel Networks Corp.

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