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To: tero kuittinen who wrote (3543)	2/3/2000 1:58:00 PM
From: Eric L	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 34857

>> NOKIA INTRODUCES EDGE FOR TDMA MARKETS WORLDWIDE HELSINKI, Finland (BUSINESS WIRE) Feb. 2, 2000 As end-user services evolve closer towards mobile multimedia, Nokia has introduced its Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE) technology solution for both GSM and TDMA networks. Nokia's EDGE solution will boost the data rates and capacity in GSM and TDMA networks. As a bearer technology for both General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) and High Speed Circuit Switched Data (HSCSD), EDGE will enable the high-speed data rates of these technologies to be increased by up to three fold. Packet data user rates up to 473 kbit/s are achievable over EDGE. The adoption of EDGE as the common air-interface technology by the GSM & TDMA operators will enable global roaming between these two types of networks. Upgrading an existing GSM network to EDGE capability is simple with both the Nokia UltraSite and Nokia MetroSite high capacity solutions. They can support GSM, EDGE and WCDMA, in various combinations, giving operators complete flexibility to configure their network to meet the changing demands of subscribers. For GSM900/GSM1800/GSM1900 operators, or TDMA 850/1900 MHz operators, implementing EDGE in the network gives a breakthrough into mobile multimedia applications using existing band allocation. Nokia is at the forefront of the development of EDGE technology leading to a combination of the power of the Internet and the freedom of mobility. With Nokia's experience, the operator starting today with EDGE mobile data can accumulate the skills and know-how to build a strong position in the 3rd generation mass market for mobile multimedia applications. Nokia is paving the way to the mobile information society with its innovative products and solutions. Nokia is the leading mobile phone supplier and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed and IP networks, related services as well as multimedia terminals. In 1999, net sales totaled EUR 19.8 billion (USD 19.9 billion). Headquartered in Finland, Nokia is listed on the New York (NOK), Helsinki, Stockholm, London, Frankfurt and Paris stock exchanges and employs more than 55 000 people. Notes to Editors: In GSM systems these higher speed data services can be referred to as EGPRS (Enhanced GPRS) and ECSD (Enhanced Circuit Switched Data). TDMA/ANSI-136 operators can deploy either two variations of EDGE, known as EDGE Classic and EDGE Compact, based on the amount of spectrum available. Both these variations are commonly referred to as EDGE and the high-speed data services in these systems are known as EGPRS-136HS. << <eom> - Eric -

To: tero kuittinen who wrote (3543)	2/3/2000 9:36:00 PM
From: slacker711	Respond to of 34857

Well just finished listening to the Nokia conference call (ok so I'm a little late)....Wow. The most impressive part was how often they emphasized the fact that they were seeing strong growth in Q1. A sequential rise in unit volume over Q4 is pretty damn impressive. It also seemed like they were trying to play down expectations on margins....even though volume was rising and they will be ramping up volumes on high-end handsets. Also component tightness seems to be easing. They aim to be number one in CDMA "soon"....at least those are the words that I remember. Also they produce over 70% of their phones sold in China LOCALLY....they would offer whatever the market demanded (if Unicom rolls out). I would recommend the call to all Nokia longs.... Slacker

To: tero kuittinen who wrote (3543)	2/4/2000 12:06:00 PM
From: w molloy	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 34857

Tero and all : rumors that NOK is sampling QCOM MSM chips are flying around San Diego. NOK and QCOM allegedly signed a deal (subject to NDA) after the handset division sale. Anyone shed any light? w.

To: tero kuittinen who wrote (3543)	2/4/2000 1:26:00 PM
From: Eric L	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 34857

Re: News from GSM World Congress in Cannes - GPRS - George Schmidt - Perry LaForge GOD SEND (GPRS) MOBILES (from Finland): >> "The infrastructure is capable of delivering GPRS services today, but we have to wait for the terminals," bemoaned Jari Mielonen, chief technical officer of Finland's Sonera yesxterday. Outlining the case for implementing both HSCSD and GPRS, Mielonen echoed the earlier expressed sentiments of George Schmidt-"God Send GPRS Mobiles". << Full Text here: gsmnewsreel.com GET OFF THE FENCE, GEORGE (US) - 'GOD SEND GPRS MOBILES' << Schmitt modified his famous borrowed acronym 'God Send Mobiles'. He offered everyone the chance to take away a badge bearing the prayer: 'God Send GPRS Mobiles'. >> Full Text here: Message 12778745 And I would REALLY like to here George expond on this one: THE GREAT CDMA NO-SHOW << Perry LaForge, executive director of the CDG, canceled plans to meet with reporters and GSM representatives in Cannes in order to focus his lobbying efforts on Asia >> Full Text here: Message 12778492 - Eric -