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To: Caxton Rhodes who wrote (8142)	11/13/2000 5:21:19 PM
From: tero kuittinen	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 34857

Cax - there is a string of lawsuits out there. Most are fishing expeditions. I haven't seen anyone trying to throw Nokia's W-CDMA claims out yet - that's what would mean a genuine setback for Nokia's IPR position. Any company disputing Nokia's W-CDMA claims would have to achieve it in a court of law. That has little relevance on Qualcomm's IPR fees - but a lot of relevance to Nokia's net IPR payment balance. And about these radiation levels: has anyone thought of a single mobile data application which would demand that the end-user keeps the mobile phone against his/her head? Those mobile data applications I have seen are visual in nature. So the phone user keeps the handset about 40 centimeters in front of his/her face. SAR drops kind of steeply at that distance. Assuming that people will read stock charts with their ears is kind of hokey. Tero

To: Caxton Rhodes who wrote (8142)	11/13/2000 6:04:41 PM
From: Dave	Respond to of 34857

Caxton, This is not a patent suit, what happened is that Nokia asked the European Patent Office to review Q's patents with respect to newly found references... It was good news for Q! that Q! did not loose a claim. I am not sure about this, but if one claim is invalidated (under European Law) then the entire patent is invalidated... dave

To: Caxton Rhodes who wrote (8142)	11/14/2000 12:35:04 AM
From: Jim Lurgio	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 34857

Caxton, I know you like toast so here's a different flavor. LOL Jim M1 to offer CDMA customers free handsets and retention of current tariff plans for move to new GSM network at end 2001 SINGAPORE, 13 November 2000 – M1 has delivered on its promise to its more than 50,000 CDMA customers today by announcing an attractive package to make up for the eventual loss of the CDMA spectrum to the national 3G spectrum requirements. M1 has decided to build a brand new state-of-the-art GSM network, expected to be ready by the end of next year, to replace the CDMA network. M1 will then migrate all CDMA customers to the new network but will allow them to retain their CDMA tariff plans for as long as they remain on the network. In addition, CDMA customers moving to the new network will be able to return their CDMA handsets in exchange for free GSM handsets. They will also have the option of retaining their CDMA phone numbers. More details will be released nearer the date of the switchover. Customers will of course get to enjoy all the other benefits of the GSM technology, such as autoroaming and short message service. They will be using an ultra modern network that is primed for the future. M1 will announce details of its investment in the new GSM network at a later date. Commenting on the value-packed deal for CDMA customers, M1’s Chief Executive Officer, Neil Montefiore, said: “The closure next year of the CDMA network results from developments that are not within our control. We do however have a responsibility to our customers and we have pledged that our decision going forward would be based on what is most beneficial to them. Having looked at the various options, I am very confident that our CDMA customers are going to be absolutely delighted with this offer. It is a totally painless package that has all the pluses built in and no minuses to speak of.” For the very economical CDMA tariff rates that they will continue to pay, affected customers will be getting the latest GSM technology, one that will propel them into the 3G age at the appropriate time. It is truly a value proposition that only a strongly customer-focused company like M1 can give to its customers,’ Mr Montefiore added. M1, Singapore's most exciting and innovative mobile, IDD and paging service provider, was launched in April 1997. Since then, it has made significant inroads into the local mobile communications market, gaining considerable brand presence and market share. M1 aims to be the leader in personal voice and data communications, focusing on value, quality and customer service. Note to Editors M1 launched Singapore’s only CDMA service on 1 June 1998. CDMA or Code Division Multiple Access is a US digital cellular technology known for its high voice quality. CDMA is positioned as a no-frills, economical service for those who simply require a basic mobile voice facility. Customers are charged very affordable airtime rates of 18 cents (peak), 8 cents (off-peak) and 4 cents (super off-peak). As CDMA occupies a spot on the proposed 3G spectrum that will be auctioned off to telecom operators in 2001, M1 is required by the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore to move out of the spectrum. The challenge for M1 has been to come up with an alternative service that combines the most benefits and the least inconvenience for its existing CDMA customers. m1.com.sg