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To: 2brasil who wrote (34929)	7/14/1999 9:46:00 AM
From: Jeff Vayda	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 152472

No new news here, just confirmation from another source. Antenna manufacturer predicts >240 million mobile handsets for 1999. (Thanks to Phillips Telecon) MARKETS: Allgon, a leading manufacturer of antennas for mobile handsets and wireless infrastructure, yesterday said it would stand by its optimistic forecast that mobile phone sales will exceed 240 million units globally for 1999. Such a projection reflects an upbeat outlook for the Swedish manufacturer in two of its key international markets -- China and North America. In China, Allgon foresees mobile market growth continuing at a significant pace, with wireless investment following suit. The company recently decided to move ahead with plans to start up base station antenna production at a facility near Shanghai later this year. In North America, Allgon said it anticipates ongoing strong antenna sales. The company based its optimism on several factors attracting new users to wireless -- an assumption that the FCC will adopt calling party pays in the U.S. market, greater popularity of prepaid services, and the trend toward simplified rate plans. Jeff Vayda