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The following press release was issued January 19 at 12:30 p.m. PST.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
QUALCOMM Contacts:
Michelle French, Infrastructure Media Relations
1-(619) 651-2366 (ph) 1-(619) 651-2622 (fax)
e-mail: mfrench@qualcomm.com
or
Christine Trimble, Corporate Communications
1-(619) 651-3628 (ph) 1-(619) 651-2590 (fax)
e-mail: ctrimble@qualcomm.com
or
Julie Cunningham, Investor Relations
1-(619) 658-4224 (ph) 1-(619) 651-2590 (fax)
e-mail: juliec@qualcomm.com
Vodafone and QUALCOMM Announce Results of Field Trials for
GSM-CDMA Operations in United Kingdom
-- Trial Involved CDMA Base Station in GSM Network --
SAN DIEGO - January 19, 1998 - Vodafone Ltd. and QUALCOMM Incorporated
(NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced the completion of their field trial to
demonstrate Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) wireless access integrated
into a Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) network. The primary
objective of the trial was to demonstrate compatibility between the CDMA
(IS-95) air interface and an existing GSM network through integration of an
unmodified GSM switch at the GSM-standard A-interface. The trial
successfully demonstrated the technical feasibility of GSM-CDMA integration
while maintaining CDMA over-the-air performance.
During the six-month trial many integration tests and performance
measurements were conducted and documented. Key GSM services and features
tested include voice calls, Short Message Services (SMS), call forwarding,
call transfer, call waiting and authentication. The trial mobile phone
software includes integrated GSM software supplied by The Technology
Partnership (TTP) based in Melbourn, UK.
QUALCOMM and Vodafone are planning to hold a series of Open Days in
February in Newbury, UK, where a final report on the trial results will be
made available. In addition to the technical trial results, QUALCOMM will
present business and economic information related to the hybrid GSM-CDMA
technology. As stated at the commencement of the trial, the findings are
to be made widely available to the mobile communications community for use
in evaluating enhanced wireless technologies.
To obtain information on attending Open Days or for further information on
the trial results, please contact Molly Foerster at +33 (0)4 92 38 82 20
(ph) or +33 (0)4 92 38 82 30 (fax) or e-mail mfoerster@qualcomm.com.
Alternatively, please contact Desir‚e Gaugler at 1-(619) 658-4558 (ph) or
1-(619) 651-2880 (fax) or e-mail dgaugler@qualcomm.com.
The Technology Partnership, based near Cambridge, is Europe's major product
development and engineering company and is the world's largest independent
supplier of GSM mobile phone technology. For further information, please
contact Dr. C. Graeme-Barber at the Technology Partnership at +44 (0)1763
262626.
Vodafone is the UK's most popular mobile phone operator, and is a leading
international GSM operator bringing experience of the development,
deployment and operation of digital and analog cellular networks. For
further information, please contact David Danielli at the Vodafone Group
Press Office at +44 (0)7000 500100.
Headquartered in San Diego, QUALCOMM develops, manufactures, markets,
licenses, and operates advanced communications systems and products based
on its proprietary digital wireless technologies. The Company's primary
product areas are CDMA wireless communications systems and products, the
OmniTRACSr system (a geostationary satellite-based, mobile communications
system providing two-way data and position reporting services) and, in
conjunction with others, the development of the GlobalstarT low-earth-orbit
(LEO) satellite communications system. Other Company products include the
Eudora ProT electronic mail software, ASIC products, and communications
equipment and systems for government and commercial customers worldwide.
For more information on QUALCOMM products and technologies, please visit
the Company's web site at <http://www.qualcomm.com/>.
Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release
contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and
uncertainties, including timely product development and commercial
implementation of the Company's products, as well as the other risks
detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including the
report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 28, 1997 and most recent
Form 10-Qs.
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QUALCOMM, OmniTRACS, Eudora and Eudora Pro are registered trademarks of
QUALCOMM Incorporated. Globalstar is a trademark of Loral QUALCOMM
Satellite Services, Incorporated. |
