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InterDigital Signs Sierra Wireless, Inc. to Worldwide 2G and 3G Patent License Agreement
Tuesday March 16, 4:43 pm ET


KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 16, 2004--InterDigital Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:IDCC - News), a leading architect, designer and provider of wireless technology and product platforms, today announced that InterDigital Technology Corporation and other subsidiaries have signed a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-bearing patent license agreement with Sierra Wireless, Inc. The patent license agreement covers the sale of wireless terminal units and wireless modules built to Second Generation (2G and 2.5G) IS-136/GSM/GPRS/EDGE/IS-95B and all Third Generation (3G) WCDMA/cdma2000® standards.
About InterDigital

InterDigital architects, designs and provides advanced wireless technologies and products that drive voice and data communications. The Company offers technology and product solutions for mainstream wireless applications that deliver cost and time-to-market advantages for its customers. InterDigital has a strong portfolio of patented technologies covering 2G, 2.5G and 3G standards, which it licenses worldwide. For more information, please visit InterDigital's web site: www.interdigital.com. InterDigital is a registered trademark of InterDigital Communications Corporation. cdma2000® is a registered trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA-USA).

About Sierra Wireless

Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ:SWIR - TSX:SW) is a leader in delivering highly differentiated wireless solutions that enable its customers to improve their productivity and lifestyle. Sierra Wireless develops and markets the AirCard, the industry-leading wireless PC card line for portable computers; embedded modules for OEM wireless applications; the MP line of rugged vehicle-mounted connectivity solutions; and Voq, a line of mobile phones with easy-to-use, secure software solutions for mobile professionals. For more information about Sierra Wireless please visit www.sierrawireless.com.



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InterDigital Communications Corporation
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Dawn Goldstein, 610-878-7800
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