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To: slacker711 who wrote (5141)	12/3/2000 9:38:11 AM
From: foundation	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 196901

"LinkAir is currently attempting to standardize LAS-CDMA as a part of the 1xEV-DV standard.." ---------- It's interesting to see a little of how the technology selection process works when authoring a Standard. All technology proposals must include detailed technical specifications, performance characteristics, and test simulation results documenting the technology's credibility and performance. Also, simulation methodologies must be documented in a fashion that all other members, some of whom have competing proposals, are able to replicate and independently authenticate and confirm technology claims. And there are substantial performance specifications and requirements in place - whose role is to protect and mold the evolving standard. IMO, much, if not all, of what's happening with 1x EVDV's construction is political. QCOM is entirely capable, and in a perfect world would no doubt prefer, to author 1x EVDV entirely itself. And EricL is no doubt itching at this point to clarify that establishing a Standard within a Body vendors and operators is obviously, inherently, a political exercise. Yep. My point is that vested interests in the standard are being distributed or rewarded - and affiliations and alliances are being formed. Dealing the CWTS in (with LAS-CDMA) is all about providing China a strong vested interest in CDMA2000. China aches to be a global 3G player - and this is their best, perhaps only, opportunity. Their growing indigenous CDMA manufacturing base only amplifies the significance. I speculate that MOT's involvement reflects a mutual agreement with QCOM resolving outstanding IP issues. Of great peripheral curiosity to me is the increased visibility of NOK as co-sponsor of 1xtreme (with sidekicks LSI and TXN). The three stooges had previously only submitted modest supporting documentation - now they are listed as co-sponsors on the proposal's cover! I speculate LU (and now Samsung) are being rewarded for being good CDMA soldiers, valued members of Q's value chain, and fighting the good fight. Their proposals appear at this point to have less breadth - perhaps being addressed as "Component Proposals" versus "Framework Proposals" - but more will be clear on this after Kauai meetings December 4-8. As some of you may know, I earlier submitted my email address to 3GPP2 WG5, and have been receiving the same correspondence and documents sent to members. Friday I received notice that email reflectors will be reserved for individuals from 3GPP2 member companies only - and that I will be deleted December 22. Does anyone out there work for a 3GPP2 member company (many telecom vendors and operators are), and have a company email address?? If so, would you be interested in subscribing and sharing developments? There is no requirement that you be, in any way, involved with 3GPP2 or Standards - just have an appropriate corporate email address. If so, please PM me for details. Thanks.