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To: Jorj X Mckie who wrote (555)	8/4/2000 2:47:11 AM
From: w molloy	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 46821

GSM vs CDMA : Which one will win in the long run Depite what you might read about toast on the more partisan threads, I think both will make a qualified win. GSM is more than a type of TDMA air interface. It is a complete network specification. One of the new 3G standard proposals (the so called UMTS standard) calls for a replacement of the GSM-TDMA airlink with a wideband CDMA airlink, while preserving the GSM network elements. The advantage with regard to network roll out costs, as well as preserving backwards compatibility with extant networks, is obvious. UMTS is certainly a front runner for 3G in Europe, and stands a good chance of being adopted elsewhere. I think one of the underlying reasons for QCOM spinning out it's ASIC division is to support UMTS, without looking like it's abandoning CDA2000, a rival (non GSM) 3G standard. Hope this helps. w.

To: Jorj X Mckie who wrote (555)	8/4/2000 1:30:15 PM
From: Frank A. Coluccio	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 46821

Jorj, purely based of the vested interests that exist in each camp, and the embedded assets that are already out there, I'd have to say that both camps, and possibly others, will survive and flourish beyond the current generation wars. Some of the present strong points of both of the models you pointed to stand to be altered or enhanced by future handsets that are capable of multiple wireless schemes through fast protocol translations and adaptable air interfaces. JMO. FAC