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Rich and Slacker, maybe a press release on Sieman/Flarion dated 10/7/04 would help you on the subject discussed in the previous posts:

http://www.flarion.com/news/pr_2004/100704.asp

October 7, 2004
Siemens to integrate FLASH-OFDM® into its portfolio of mobile broadband solutions
Siemens and Flarion partnering on FLASH-OFDM® Mobile broadband solutions for the 450 MHz frequency band
BEDMINSTER, New Jersey, US, 7th October 2004. Siemens Communications will be integrating FLASH-OFDM® (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) technology into its portfolio of mobile broadband solutions. Siemens and Flarion Technologies, the architect of the FLASH-OFDM® mobile broadband system, have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on products for the 450 MHz frequency band. Under the terms of the agreement, Flarion will develop the basic 450 MHz-band equipment according to Siemens specifications. By the second quarter of 2005, Siemens will be offering an end-to-end solution for FLASH-OFDM®, complete with systems integration services.

In many countries, the 450 MHz frequency band had been occupied by analog mobile telephony. The introduction of digital mobile communication has freed up this frequency band again. Siemens research found that particularly mobile operators in Eastern Europe who do not hold UMTS licenses are looking for an affordable mobile broadband solution for the 450 MHz band. The solution from Flarion and Siemens will meet this need. FLASH-OFDM® is a proprietary cellular broadband technology for data services that was developed by Flarion. It enables mobile wireless applications even while the user is traveling at high speeds, such as in a train. The IP (Internet Protocol) interfaces in FLASH-OFDM® enable operators to offer their enterprise customers access to their LANs (Local Area Networks) and paves the way for consumers to enjoy the benefits of the mobile Internet.

"Frequency bands are one of the most valuable assets for mobile operators. The FLASH-OFDM® solution from Flarion and Siemens will support our customers in very quickly and affordably utilizing available frequency bands," said Christoph Caselitz, the President of the Mobile Networks Division at Siemens Communications. "Together with WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) for nomadic wireless services and HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) for demanding premium users, FLASH-OFDM® is an outstanding complement to our portfolio of mobile broadband solutions."

"This partnership between Siemens and Flarion brings a new dimension to mobile communications for those operators evaluating the path to all-IP broadband services within the 450 MHz band," said Ray Dolan, Chairman and CEO of Flarion Technologies. "Siemens has the global presence and experience to open up new and exciting markets to the benefit of operators and their customers."

FLASH-OFDM® systems enable users traveling at speeds of up to 250 kilometers per hour to utilize data services at average downlink speeds of 1 to 1.5 megabits per second, capable of bursting to 3.2 megabits per second in individual cases. The uplink typically offers users an average experience of 300 - 500 kilobits per second, bursting to 900 kilobits per second. With latency of only 50 milliseconds, the system is extremely well suited for enterprise or interactive applications. FLASH-OFDM® offers outstanding spectral efficiency and scalability, and provides an air interface for enterprise-class IP services. Because the broadband technology can be so easily deployed, it offers an affordable price-performance ratio.

About Flarion Technologies

Flarion Technologies is mobilizing the Internet with its innovative mobile communications network technology. Flarion's FLASH-OFDM® technology enables mobile operators to profitably offer mobile broadband communication IP services. Flarion's RadioRouter® base station product may be overlaid onto an operator's existing network and radio spectrum, and provides a seamless routing interface to the operator's existing IP network. Flarion Technologies is based in Bedminster, New Jersey (USA). www.flarion.com.

About Siemens Communications

Siemens Communications is one of the largest players in the global telecommunications industry. Siemens is the only provider in the market that offers its customers a full-line portfolio, from end-user devices to complex network infrastructures for enterprises and carriers as well as related services. Siemens Communications is the world's innovation leader in convergent technologies, products and services for wireless, fixed and enterprise networks. It is the largest Siemens group and operates in more than 160 countries around the world. In fiscal 2003 (September 30), its 60,000-strong workforce generated sales of about 17 billion euros. More about Siemens Communications at www.siemens.com/communications.