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To: Mika Kukkanen who wrote (4896)	5/16/2000 10:32:00 AM
From: tero kuittinen	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 34857

I'm sure Airtouch will turn into a hot potato... but Vodafone's English decision means that it's highly likely that all the 3G networks in Europe will be W-CDMA. Without English or Spanish presence, it makes no sense for any operator to implement cdma2000 in other markets; the lack of roaming would turn into a huge disadvantage. So at least we can close the chapter on the "EU" decision on 3G standards. The operators have turned it into a non-issue. If Unicom decides against nation-wide IS-95 network and China ends up with two competing W-CDMA networks, it really puts the Koreans on the spot. Tero

To: Mika Kukkanen who wrote (4896)	5/16/2000 9:29:00 PM
From: Eric L	Respond to of 34857

Mika, << word of caution ... although Vodafone have chosen UMTS (WCDMA) it does not indicate it will be within all its networks >> Thank you, Mika. The decision was by Vodafone UK, and its choice of technology and partner were anticipated by all as a natural follow on to their 07-Dec-1999 announcement that they have "chosen Ericsson for the supply of infrastructure for its next generation network technology, GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) in the UK, the Netherlands and Greece". << cdma2000 makes sense for certain markets -the US market in particular with its non-conformist spectrum allocation >> Now wait a minute ... the EU could have simplified matters greatly by executing GSM Phase one in 800 MHz spectrum which at the time it launched was the defacto standard spectrum for worldwide cellular. <g> ... and then they made matters worse by allocating 1800 MHz <gg> and now they want to bring that to Brazil for 2G allocation. <ggg> I have a spectrum headache. I am feeling as bad today as you were yesterday. I am glad that you are "far happier today". << I have never heard of an 1800/1900 dual band >> How about the Motorola P7389e WAP TriBand (GSM 900/1800/1900 with WAP Browser UP 4.0, SIM Application Toolkit, AND SmartCard Slot for private label cards for m-commerce). Description available at: cellular.co.za P7389, SIM only version here: motorola.com Motorola call this the world's first global e-commerce phone. It is! CDMA versions due shortly, substituting 800 MHz for 1800 MHz? Motorola & Ericcson? Secured m-commerce using a private label smart card in addition to a CDMA SIM? PKI using PKCS 11 (RSA) & PKCS 13 (ECC)? - Eric -

To: Mika Kukkanen who wrote (4896)	5/16/2000 11:54:00 PM
From: Kent Rattey	Respond to of 34857

"In support of its commitment to open standards, Ericsson has agreed to work with Vodafone to enable the introduction of other vendors' products into Vodafone's 3G network, which is expected to commence service in the first quarter of 2002." Ericsson Selected to Deliver New Vodafone 3G Infrastructure May 16 2000 10:21AM Business Editors STOCKHOLM, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2000--(NASDAQ:ERICY) Ericsson has been selected as the principal supplier of third-generation (3G) infrastructure for the UK rollout of Vodafone's new 3G network, enabling the next generation of mobile communications services. Vodafone recently succeeded in winning the largest license available to it in the auction held by the UK government. The new 3G network will be commercially operational in 2002, delivering a new generation of services, including full Internet, video-conferencing and many multimedia services to Vodafone's customers. Ericsson and Vodafone have together been trialing 3G multimedia services, giving both companies first hand practical experience in the deployment of 3G networks. "I am delighted for Ericsson to have been chosen by Vodafone to play a key role in their expansion into 3G, building on the long-term relationship between our two companies," said Kurt Hellstrom, President of Ericsson. Based on WCDMA technology, Ericsson's 3G system to be supplied can also be referred to as UMTS, a European denomination for 3G. UMTS stands for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. Vodafone is the first UK operator to select Ericsson's 3G WCDMA system. Ericsson has worked with Vodafone as a network infrastructure supplier since the operator launched the UK's first mobile phone network in January 1985. Peter Bamford, Chief Executive of Vodafone UK Limited, said: "Ericsson has been a strategic partner of Vodafone for many years and we are delighted to further strengthen this relationship by working together on the speedy rollout of our UK 3G network." Both Ericsson and Vodafone are very active within the international committees working on common standards for 3G technology. In support of its commitment to open standards, Ericsson has agreed to work with Vodafone to enable the introduction of other vendors' products into Vodafone's 3G network, which is expected to commence service in the first quarter of 2002. Ericsson is the leading provider in the new telecoms world, with communications solutions that combine telecom and datacom technologies with freedom of mobility for the user. With more than 100,000 employees in 140 countries, Ericsson simplifies communications for its customers - network operators, service providers, enterprises and consumers - the world over. Please visit Ericsson's Press Room at: ericsson.se