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To: SKIP PAUL who wrote (44351)	10/12/1999 3:25:00 PM
From: LBstocks	Respond to of 152472

Lucent first to demonstrate interworking between next-generation CDMA and UMTS M2 PRESSWIRE-12 October 1999-LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES: Lucent first to demonstrate interworking between next-generation CDMA and UMTS wireless connections (C)1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD GENEVA, Switzerland -- Hall 4, STAND 4021 -- At Telecom '99 here, Lucent Technologies (NYSE: LU) today conducted the first multimedia transmission between two wireless networks envisioned under a harmonized Global Third Generation (G3G) standard based on code division multiple access (CDMA) technology. The data transmission establishes the viability of network interoperability between the Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) and one adhering to a new IS-2000 Multi-Carrier CDMA standard. It marks a significant step in the process of achieving true global mobility for consumers and for maximising the potential of global communications for operators. "We are engaged in 3G trials around the world with leading operators using multiple next-generation technologies", stated John Hughes, president of Lucent GSM/UMTS. "What we are proving today is that we can make them work with each other -- global interoperability is possible and Lucent is making it happen." Lucent is pioneering next-generation systems for global operators on multiple fronts, and is the first to publicly demonstrate multimedia transmissions between a Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) base stations employing the wideband code division multiple access (W-CDMA) technology and another based on the IS-2000 standard. Both types of base stations are envisioned under a G3G harmonization proposal by a group of more than 40 global wireless operators and equipment manufacturers. "Lucent is delivering on its promise to support the major 2G technologies and their evolution to 3G. Like no one else in the industry, we are showing how next-generation networks linked to two different network backbones will interoperate in the future," said Hughes. The breakthrough demonstration consists of live two-way video transmissions between the two systems. In addition, the UMTS prototype is supporting a live wireless video call to and from a moving vehicle. Together these applications, bundled with Web browsing and video and audio streaming, exhibit the benefits of wide band and high speed wireless data connections. A supplier of wireless networks based on all of today's major digital wireless standards, Lucent has already pioneered advancements in evolutionary technologies. Lucent has successfully sent packet voice transmission over Global System for Mobile Communications networks using its PacketGSM technology, as well as a software definable Wideband Radio System that allows operators to dedicate spectrum for voice, circuit-switched data, packet data and services envisioned for Enhanced Data for Global Evolution (EDGE). Lucent Technologies supplies mobile and fixed wireless communications systems that offer global service providers standards-based solutions for serving the information needs of consumers and enterprises. The company designs, builds and delivers a wide range of public and private networks, communications systems and software, data networking systems, business telephone systems and microelectronic components. Bell Laboratories is the research and development arm for the company. For more information on Lucent Technologies' wireless offers, visit lucent.com. CONTACT: Yvonne Diaz - EMEA, Lucent Technologies Tel: +44 (0)171 647 8036 Fax: +44 (0)7803 278 121 e-mail: ydiaz@lucent.com