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To: MrGreenJeans who wrote (102)	6/15/1999 7:08:00 AM
From: David Wiggins	Respond to of 109

AirTouch, Nortel Networks Demonstrate Wireless Voice, Data Over IP Packet Solution Can Lower Costs, Add Revenues for Improved Operating Margins DALLAS, June 15 /PRNewswire/ - In a significant step toward realization of next generation wireless networks, AirTouch Communications (NYSE: ATI - news) and Nortel Networks (NYSE/TSE: NT) have demonstrated wireless voice and data calls over a packet network based on Internet Protocol (IP). The calls were originated from the Nortel Networks' Wireless Internet Lab in Richardson, Texas using cdmaOne wireless handsets, and routed using IP over a packet backbone network connected to the public switched network for termination at the headquarters of AirTouch Communications in San Francisco. ''We've shown that using an IP core network for wireless voice and data services is more than just chartware,'' said Matt Desch, president, Wireless Solutions, Nortel Networks. ''It's real. It works. We can demonstrate Internet access and services from a standard, unmodified wireless phone. And we can support telephony over the same network with no degradation in voice quality.'' Desch and Arun Sarin, president, AirTouch Communications have participated in live wireless voice-over-IP calls, believed to be among the industry's first. The two companies have also demonstrated wireless web browsing and telnet applications over the same packet backbone using laptop PCs and data-capable CDMA handsets. ''AirTouch and Nortel Networks are working closely together to better understand the dramatic changes ahead for wireless networks, and the architectures required to address them,'' Sarin said. ''More efficient wireless networks based on IP will allow us to bring value and service differentiation to our customers while reducing costs over time.'' By evolving today's circuit-switched wireless networks to Unified Networks solutions based on packet technology, industry-standard servers and third-generation radio, wireless service providers can expect improved operating margins from new, revenue-generating services and reduced operating costs. Nortel Networks' architecture for delivering the Wireless Internet - or IP-based wireless networks and services - is No.1 among the major global networking manufacturers according to a recent report by the Yankee Group. This architecture is packet based for optimized data carriage, interconnects seamlessly with existing voice and data networks, and is totally independent of air interface. ''With our expertise in networking, radio and IP, Nortel Networks is well positioned to help AirTouch make the Wireless Internet a successful commercial reality,'' Desch said. Regards, Dave

To: MrGreenJeans who wrote (102)	6/15/1999 7:17:00 AM
From: David Wiggins	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 109

AirTouch-RWE wins Hungary mobile BUDAPEST, June 15 (Reuters) - The U.S.-German Primatel consortium of AirTouch (NYSE:ATI - news) and RWE (quote from Yahoo! UK & Ireland: RWEG.F) has won a 15-year mobile license in Hungary, the ministry for transport, telecommunications and water management said on Tuesday. The Primatel consortium won with a bid of 48.5 billion forints, Minister Katona Kalman said in a statement. In second place was the consortium of CGSat and Mannesmann (quote from Yahoo! UK & Ireland: MMNG.F), followed by Orange(quote from Yahoo! UK & Ireland: ORA.L)-Callahan Associates International in third place. The ministry set the minimum concession fee for the 15-year license at 5.5 billion forints ($25.40 million). The winner of the tender is expected to spend upward of $500 million to develop the DCS 1800 mobile phone network. Airtouch and RWE Telliance will be the third mobile phone operator in Hungary in addition to Westel and Pannon GSM. RWE Energie has already invested more than 1 billion marks ($531.3 million) in Hungarian electricity generation and distribution firms through privatisation. The consortium will be obligated to operate the company together with Hungarian broadcaster Antenna Hungaria and state-owned Hungarian Post, which together would hold a 25 percent plus one share stake in the company. Hungary, with a population of about 10 million, has about 1.1 million cellular subscribers and analysts expect the penetration rate to reach about 25 percent by 2004. ($1=216.47 Forint) ($1 equals 1.882 Mark) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------