CDG cuts to the chase...
"And with cdmaOne, operators can reap the benefits of today's advanced digital technology while
being assured that their investments are protected. Evolution from technologies such as GSM to
W-CDMA, however, will require significant change of equipment and costly upgrades."
Press release below. CDG site does not appear to have the new white paper online yet. PS... Welcome back to the Grand TechnoPoobah and to the Qcanine. -Jim
cdma2000 Continues to Move Forward Rapidly; cdmaOne
Evolution Fast Tracks Advanced Services to Market; CDG
Also Develops Comprehensive White Paper on 3G Systems
Business Wire - November 09, 1998 09:27
COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 9, 1998--The CDMA Development Group
(CDG) today announced that the Telecommunications Industry Association's (TIA) third generation
(3G) proposal, cdma2000, is proceeding on a fast-track to ensure the standard is in place to meet
the needs of operators worldwide.
The CDG is following an evolution strategy that introduces advanced services in incremental steps
over the next few years, ultimately resulting in the full 3G capabilities of cdma2000.
In addition, the CDG also announced that the Group's Advanced Systems Team has developed a
white paper on 3G systems, addressing the core issues of the technology, evolution and
harmonization. The white paper will be available on the CDG's Web site, located at www.cdg.org.
"The CDG is committed to the rapid evolution of cdmaOne to cdma2000," stated Perry LaForge,
executive director of the CDG. "Our approach builds on the superior framework of cdmaOne. The
world needs a 3G solution, and cdma2000 is that solution."
The CDG has been actively attempting to achieve the International Telecommunications Union's
(ITU) goal of a global 3G standard based on the Family of Systems concept. In parallel with this
effort, the CDG has also been aggressively working to evolve cdmaOne to cdma2000 in order to
bring the capabilities defined in IMT-2000 to market ahead of the 3G timetable.
The CDG expects 144 kpbs (mobile) data rates to be available in 1999 based on standards that are
currently being defined within the TIA.
"cdma2000 offers operators around the world a number of clear advantages including the fact that
services designated as 3G will be available with cdmaOne in existing, as well as new spectrum
bands," said LaForge.
"And with cdmaOne, operators can reap the benefits of today's advanced digital technology while
being assured that their investments are protected. Evolution from technologies such as GSM to
W-CDMA, however, will require significant change of equipment and costly upgrades."
LaForge also commented that the European W-CDMA proposal is not yet technically complete.
"There is an assumption in the industry that the W-CDMA proposal is complete. However, there
remain a number of parameters that are not yet defined, so the opportunity for convergence
remains. Watch closely over the next few months and you will see that a number of these
parameters have to be changed in order to meet performance expectations."
"Furthermore, a key operator requirement for 3G is ability to operate effectively in a 5 Mhz
spectrum allocation without interfering with systems operating in adjacent parts of the spectrum. This
is a very important consideration for deployment of wireless systems around the world, and
cdma2000 meets this requirement very well. We believe that W-CDMA, with the current
parameters as specified, will not satisfy requirements for 5 Mhz operations."
He also commented on the CDG's harmonization efforts. "The CDG has been actively trying to
achieve the ITU's vision of a global standard by seeking cdma2000 and W-CDMA convergence.
However, some W-CDMA proponents have not been receptive to these efforts. The CDG believes
in the benefits of convergence, but will not be able to achieve it alone. In any case, cdmaOne
evolution proceeds on a fast track, ensuring that operators can deliver 3G services as the market
demands."
The CDMA Development Group is a non-profit trade association formed to foster the worldwide
development, implementation and use of cdmaOne. The 100 member companies of the CDG
include many of the world's largest wireless operators and equipment manufacturers. The primary
activities of the CDG include development of cdmaOne features and services, public relations
education and seminars, regulatory affairs and international support.
Currently, there are more than 500 individuals working within various CDG subcommittees on
cdmaOne-related matters. For more information about the CDG, contact Christine Bock of the
CDG News Bureau at 714/540-1030 ext. 11, e-mail chrisbock@bockpr.com, or visit the CDG
Web site at cdg.org.
Note to Editors: cdmaOne is a registered trademark of the CDMA Development Group
CONTACT: CDG News Bureau
Christine Bock/Valerie Christopherson, 714/540-1030
chrisbock@bockpr.com
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