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To: tero kuittinen who wrote (3197)	1/4/2000 4:39:00 PM
From: slacker711	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 34857

That's why they're investing in GPRS - which costs only 30% of the initial mobile network investment. You can claim that even this is expensive - but guess what? Most GSM operators can afford that, because they're already solidly profitable. What I cant figure out is why all of the European nations are going ahead with the auctioning of 3G licenses since GSM operators won't need them.....they have GPRS. It makes perfect sense for an operator to spend billions on a license that they have no plan on using <g>. It will be interesting to watch....one of the things that I have noticed is that it seems like operators are interested in seriously expanding their networks through 3G. For example One.tel does not currently have a license in the UK (at least that I know of) but they plan on bidding for a license. Let's go through the scenario if they win.... The rest of the UK operators have their state of the art GPRS/EDGE networks....the only way One.tel can compete is to begin offering full 3G services. They arent going to build up an EDGE network since they would have to completely change out the RF portion when they eventually upgrade to W-CDMA. So....One.tel will be sitting there with a very expensive W-CDMA network but no customers. What will they do? Well...cut prices like crazy sounds like one very likely scenario. They will have the advantage of not having any customers using bandwitdth intensive older handsets (GSM)....plus the One.tel network is inherently more bandwidth efficient than GPRS. It looks an awful lot like what Qwest has done over the last few years to wired bandwidth in the US....prices dropped with usage correspondingly going up. We'll see how this scenario plays out....of course the first step is to see how the 3G spectrum auctions go. One thing is for sure....I wouldnt want to be a GSM operator if the above occurrs. Price wars tend to hurt those with the least efficient production facilities. Slacker

To: tero kuittinen who wrote (3197)	1/7/2000 11:33:00 AM
From: Eric L	Respond to of 34857

Egad! TDMA finally does data ... TELECORP, LUCENT, TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND NOKIA COMPLETE FIRST TWO-WAY SMS AND WIRELESS INTERNET TRIAL ON TDMA NETWORK New Orleans - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Jan. 4, 2000 NOKIA SUGAR BOWL PROVIDES BACKDROP FOR BREAKTHROUGH DATA DEMO TeleCorp PCS, Inc. (Nasdaq NM: TLCP), AT&T Wireless' largest affiliate, with Lucent Technologies (NYSE: LU), Nokia (NYSE: NOK) and TeleCommunication Systems Inc., today announced the successful completion of the first two-way transmission of short messaging service (SMS) with internet application trial on a Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) network. The trial included the following applications: -- Composing and sending a short text message from a mobile phone to another person's phone, and receiving a message delivery acknowledgement -- Composing and sending an original manual reply or acknowledgment to a received message -- Originating a mobile text command to enter the Florida State and Virginia Tech Internet Cafes and receive team trivia and statistics -- Composing and sending an e-mail message from the mobile phone to any e-mail address on the Internet "This successful trial is a significant step for all the players involved. It demonstrates the flexibility and stability of our SunCom network here in New Orleans to deliver short messaging services and internet applications; the sophistication of Lucent's infrastructure; the compatibility and advanced capabilities of the Nokia handset; and the software and integration savvy of TeleCommunication Systems. We all worked together as a team, and the results are exciting," said Gerald T. Vento, chairman and CEO of TeleCorp PCS. Data is being transported over TeleCorp's New Orleans TDMA network through a connection and transmission made possible by a two-way Short Messaging Service Center (SMSC) and Wireless Internet Gateway provided by Lucent and TeleCommunication Systems. Nokia provided the specially provisioned 6100 Series handsets to send and receive two-way messaging services and information and content updates. While the service will not be commercially available until later this year, the trial represents an important development. "Lucent is committed to delivering timely wireless data solutions to our customers," said Curtis Holmes, vice president of intelligent networks at Lucent Technologies. "Working with TeleCommunication Systems, along with the combination of smart terminals and our flexible IN platform, we have been able to rapidly configure TeleCorp's network to handle data without significant cost or time commitments." The trial is coinciding with Nokia's hosting of the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. The game presents an opportunity to highlight wireless data and the value of real time access to information. The Internet Cafes are dedicated cyber sites where a user can dial up information about the two teams playing for the national championship, including statistics, rosters, trivia, etc. The user is able to access only the information he or she desires through a unique "pulling" capability. "With the Sugar Bowl as a backdrop, we have a unique and fun way of demonstrating the power of mobile data and two-way SMS," said Matt Wisk, Nokia's vice president for national marketing. "If you want to know how many yards a running back gained during the season, no need to waste time finding a news stand or locating a game program, just dial it up. It's that simple," said Wisk. TeleCorp PCS, Inc. (Nasdaq NM: TLCP) has licenses to serve more than 16.5 million people, and currently provides its SunCom digital wireless service in the following 24 markets: New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, New Iberia, Hammond, Houma and Thibodaux Louisiana; Memphis and Jackson, Tennessee; Little Rock, Hot Springs, Fayetteville and Jonesboro, Arkansas; Concord, Manchester, Nashua and Portsmouth, New Hampshire; Worcester, Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, Massachusetts; and San Juan, Ponce and Arecibo, Puerto Rico. TeleCorp is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. For more information about the company see www.telecorppcs.com or for information on the SunCom service see www.suncom1.com. Founded in 1987, TeleCommunication Systems, Inc., Annapolis, MD, is a wireless data company which develops network application software and provides systems integration solutions for telecommunications networks. TCS's flagship software products were among the first intelligent network solutions for telecommunications carriers and other major technology-based customer organizations. Currently, TCS's leading edge IN and Internet applications are deployed in networks worldwide. In addition to their Wireless Messaging and Web Gateway under trial, other TCS products include their Wireless Prepaid application, which supports prepayment authorization without the need for a service bureau or routing off the switched network. TCS software specialists use established system methodologies and industry standards to competitively deliver network-optimized solutions. For more information, visit the TCS web site at www.telecomsys.com. - Eric -

To: tero kuittinen who wrote (3197)	1/9/2000 11:15:00 AM
From: Eric L	Respond to of 34857

Tero, I am wondering if you have any visibility on the status of multi-mode multi-band GSM/TDMA handsets to the US? I am hearing that although there are probably some prototypes floating around that some standards work is still ongoing, and the current target for first shipments is July with real volume in December. - Eric -

To: tero kuittinen who wrote (3197)	1/11/2000 6:44:00 AM
From: Mats Ericsson	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 34857

IBM, Nokia, SUNW, ERICY to launch Global WAP portail. The new site will be launched globally next july and it's made locally in Europe and US. It will be what AOL is and will be for fixed access home pc-users. The softw. and hardw. will be provided by IBM and SUN. The new media WAP-phones will use Psion (EPOC operating system) and Nokia and Ericsson softw/hardw. So the Symbian alliance seems to be as solid as a rock. - What it's impact is to other 'wanna be wireless players'? Msft-Ericsson browser deal seem to be sidelined now. Msf has no position in this deal. The deal was commented in CNBC Europe by IBM communications division Val Rahmani, ceo.(seems that SUN and IBM are only choises to deliver applications and hardware globally in this rapid timescale -next july!) - What is it's impact recently found new wireless software names like Puma, XTND, Phone.com etc. and Spyglass will be seen. - It is designed to dominate wireless e-commerse at the beginning. Network security will be the key issue here. Top Financial News Technology Tue, 11 Jan 2000, 11:29am GMT IBM to Run Vodafone AirTouch Web Site for Wireless Devices By Loren Steffy IBM to Run Vodafone AirTouch Web Site for Wireless Devices Armonk, New York, Jan. 11 (Bloomberg) -- International Business Machines Corp., the biggest computer services company, will design and run an Internet site for Vodafone AirTouch Plc customers who want to use cellular phones and other wireless devices to connect to the World Wide Web. The site will have customized browsers that can link customers to online broker Charles Schwab Corp. or travel reservation service Travelocity.com. IBM and Vodafone, the world's largest cellular operator, will unveil the site in July in North America, Europe and Australia. ''We estimate that by 2003, more people will be connecting to the Web via a wireless device than through PCs,'' said Doug Elix, head of IBM's Global Services division. London-based Vodafone AirTouch is beefing up efforts to add data and Internet offerings to its mobile services as it builds support for a $148 billion hostile offer for Germany's Mannesmann AG. Central to Vodafone's argument is its contention that a combined Vodafone-Mannesmann would dominate Europe's market for mobile phone services, which is expected to more than double in value by 2003. Vodafone Chief Executive Chris Gent said in an interview last month he sees strong growth prospects in new technology that will enable mobile phones to transmit data at faster rates and even hold videoconferences on the run. As the biggest buyers of networks using the new technology, the combined company will reap bigger cost savings than rivals, Gent said. Several European countries, including the U.K., will auction mobile licenses to operate using the new technology this year. Tue, 11 Jan 2000, 11:01am GMT Vodafone AirTouch Set to Unveil Global System for Mobile Internet Services By Kate Norton Vodafone to Start Global Internet Service for Mobiles (Update1) (Adds analyst comment, more on agreement from 4th paragraph.) London, Jan. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Vodafone AirTouch Plc, trying to make its $148 billion hostile bid for Mannesmann AG more attractive, plans to create a global Internet access service for cellular phones. The largest cellular phone company will provide a service that mimics what America Online Inc. sells to personal computer users. Currently, such mobile services don't cross national borders. One-third of Europeans will be online using mobile phones by 2004, according to Forrester Research. The plan is part of Vodafone's effort to counter Mannesmann's argument that combining traditional voice and mobile services offers faster growth than Vodafone's wireless-only focus. Vodafone said the new services will boost revenue per subscriber by as much as 25 percent in fiscal 2004. ''This is designed to dominate the wireless data market -- it's a compelling proposition that they've backed up with hard numbers'' for growth, said Jim McCafferty, an analyst at SG Securities, who has a ''buy'' rating on the shares. Vodafone's shares rose 2.25 pence to 304 pence. Mannesmann shares fell 1 euro to 236 euros. Data services via mobile phone will be worth as much as $10.8 billion, or 13 percent of wireless services companies' revenue, by 2003, according to International Data Corp. That's up from $1.2 billion, or 2 percent, last year. Custom Browse Mobile phone equipment makers, network owners, software companies and information providers are teaming up to bring Internet features to phones. Vodafone is joining forces with Psion Plc, Europe's top maker of palmtop computers; Nokia Oyj, the world's largest mobile phone maker; Sun Microsystems Inc.; and other partners to develop software and content. That includes a mobile online personal manager that allows users to access and share personal and corporate files. International Business Machines Corp., the No. 1 computer services company, will design and run an Internet site for Vodafone customers who want to use cellular phones and other wireless devices to connect to the World Wide Web. Vodafone will also license the service to other network operators. The Internet site will have customized browsers that can link customers to online broker Charles Schwab Corp. or travel reservation service Travelocity.com. Vodafone will unveil the site in July in North America, Europe and Australia. ''We are opening a new chapter in the development of the Internet, and invite Mannesmann shareholders to join us in adding a fourth 'W' to the World Wide Web,'' Vodafone said. ''From now on, it will be the World Wide Wireless Web.'' Faster Data Vodafone has taken its offer for Mannesmann directly to shareholders after management rejected the bid as too low and said the companies' strategies didn't match. Shareholders of the German company have until Feb. 7 to mull the offer of 53.7 Vodafone shares for each Mannesmann share, worth 259 euros ($265) a share at yesterday's closing stock prices. Vodafone Chief Executive Chris Gent said in an interview last month he sees strong growth prospects in new technology that will enable mobile phones to transmit data at faster rates and even hold videoconferences on the run. As the biggest buyers of networks using the new technology, the combined company will reap bigger cost savings than rivals, Gent said. Several European countries, including the U.K., will auction mobile licenses to operate using the new technology this year.