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To: marginmike who wrote (41716)	9/17/1999 6:58:00 PM
From: gdichaz	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 152472

Marginmike: Will begin with the point that my skepticism about an outright sale of the handset division appears to be flat out misplaced. Just hope that the gain in getting a buyer who can help the Q in Europe or some other major gain is worked out. See any money gained in the transaction as secondary. And sure hope that the Q keeps firm control of the means to make wireless handheld appliances contain its most advanced components and software. You were right, I was not. On WCDMA, and ATT/BT need for it quickly, especially in Japan: Since WCDMA is still in test mode - the terminal requires a truck to transport it - and there is no commercial operation so far anywhere, and there are not even agreed specifications for it yet, how soon will ATT/BT be able to utilize WCDMA? Would appreciate your view. Best. Chaz

To: marginmike who wrote (41716)	9/17/1999 8:25:00 PM
From: Jon Koplik	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 152472

Fellow blabbermouths - 2/29/00 is annual meeting date, according to Julie Cunningham (head of Qualcomm Investor Relations). (If this has already been posted -- too bad. I am not willing to read every post !) Jon.

To: marginmike who wrote (41716)	9/18/1999 10:16:00 PM
From: uel_Dave	Respond to of 152472

marginmike re: 3G WCDMA in Japan and Korea I still trying to understand your question re: 3G WCDMA in Japan and Korea. I still do not know enough about 3G WCDMA. When will it be available? You stated that ATT/BT thing is actually very bullish for WCDMA? What is stopping them? Are there major infrastructure costs that is slowing the switch over; or is it more political? How fast can a major player like ATT/BT switch from WCDMA to 3G? I sorry that I am not answering your question, however I need to understand the changes and decision making process to switch over to 3G WCDMA . Although your logic makes sense re: roaming between Japan and Korea to not risk alienating their systems. Thanks, Dave PS: where can I find more info re: 3G WCDMA