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To: Rajala who wrote (75473)	7/6/2000 12:49:40 PM
From: Uncle Frank	Read Replies (1) of 152472

>> W-CDMA is an open 3-G standard, which is specified (mainly) by ETSI and to which any manufacturer is invited to produce goodies. Let's not neglect to note "open standard" does not mean the invitees will get a free lunch. Manufacturers will have to pay patent fees to the gsm gang, and if you believe Dr. Jacobs, to Qualcomm as well. >> The 3-G standard of Q is called CDMA2000 and is proprietary, i.e. Q stands to gain royalties on each adaptation. The main differences being CDMA2000 has been demonstrated viable, will be available at least 12 months before wcdma, and the patent license fees will be far less than those related to wcdma. jmho, uf

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