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To: Ruffian who wrote (7034)	2/28/2000 11:40:00 AM
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PRESS RELEASE: Motorola, Telefonica Celular In Pact ( BW)(IL-MOTOROLA-NSS-7)(MOT) Motorola Provides Telefonica Celular, S.A. With End-to-end CDMA Solution Business Editors/Telecommunications Writers Wireless 2000 NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 28, 2000--Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) and Telefonica Celular, S.A. (Celtel) announced today the deployment of a $15 million code division multiple access (CDMA) solution in Honduras that includes network infrastructure and dual mode (analog and digital) wireless phones. Motorola's end-to-end solution includes switching, radio frequency (RF) equipment, handsets, deployment services and ongoing operations and maintenance support. The system includes Motorola's advanced SC(TM) Series 4812 and 611 super cell base transceiver stations, which will help Celtel to continue its network expansion as it's customer base grows. The offering also allows for the provisioning of two models of Motorola's dual-band digital wireless phones - the StarTAC(R) ST7760, 800 MHz CDMA/AMPS digital wireless phone and the SC3160 800 MHz CDMA/AMPS digital wireless phone. Both devices include the latest in digital wireless technology and incorporate a variety of easy-to-use features. "This is an excellent example of how Motorola's advanced CDMA equipment addresses our customer's needs by providing improved digital performance with economical and feature-rich infrastructure and handsets," said Jose Figueroa, vice president and general manager for Motorola Network Solutions Sector's Latin America and Caribbean region. "Overall, the Motorola solution will ensure Celtel with smooth migration from their current analog technology to the advanced digital CDMA platform," said Figueroa. "This expansion and upgrade of our wireless infrastructure involves a CDMA overlay of our existing analog networks in San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa," said Ramon Medina, general manager of Celtel. "Motorola has provided us with a more efficient network to continue to expand our subscriber base and offer cutting-edge services as the marketplace matures," said Medina. Weighing as little as 3.7 ounces, the ST7760 digital StarTAC phone provides approximately 250 minutes of digital talk time and 120 hours of digital standby times. Key phone features include: a full matrix, graphic display providing a variety of viewing options; and variable font sizes so phone numbers appear in large, easy-to-read text while incoming text messages appear in a smaller font so more of the message may be viewed. The ST7760 phone also offers VibraCall(R) alert, internal charger, headset capability, caller ID, Voice Mail Icon, and text messaging. Motorola's SC3160 digital phone, weighing as little as 5.5 ounces, is a cost effective, affordable, compact CDMA handset that boast an easy-open style form factor. The digital phone provides approximately 280 minutes of digital talk time and up to 120 hours of digital standby time. Other key features include short message service (also known as SMS), Caller ID, four line alpha LCD display, VibraCall alert, an integrated headset jack, 99 memory locations and enough memory to incorporate 99 numbers into speed dial memory. About Motorola Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) is a global leader in providing integrated communications solutions and embedded electronic solutions. Sales in 1999 were $30.9 billion. For more information, please visit our web site at motorola.com. Motorola, StarTAC and VibraCall are registered trademarks and SC is a trademark of Motorola, Inc. All other brands or corporate names are trademarks of their respective owners. --30--tas/cgo CONTACT: Motorola public relations Roderick Kelly, 847/632-6730 Rkelly1@email.mot.com KEYWORD: ILLINOIS LOUISIANA INTERNATIONAL LATIN AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTERNET NETWORKING TRADESHOW Today's News On The Net - Business Wire's full file on the Internet with Hyperlinks to your home page. URL: businesswire.com Briefing Book for: MOT