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To: Eric L who wrote (37157)	12/29/2000 11:06:55 AM
From: Uncle Frank	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 54805

ALLTEL Awards Motorola CDMA2000 1x CONTRACT For 3G Commercial Network in Phoenix ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 29, 2000-- ALLTEL (NYSE:AT - news) has awarded Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT - news) a contract for third generation (3G) Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) 2000 1x standards-based hardware and software, which is scheduled for installation in Phoenix in 2001. Financial terms of the deal are not being disclosed. It is the sixth 3G announcement made by Motorola since mid-October, and the second involving ALLTEL. ALLTEL has agreed to purchase Motorola's Global Telecom Solutions Sector's (GTSS's) 3G-ready SC(TM) 4812 base stations and other hardware for more than 200 cell sites in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Commercial launch of the 1x system in Phoenix is scheduled for next year. This network upgrade will provide ALLTEL with the enhanced capacity needed for future growth and wireless services. ``Motorola's roadmap to 3G allows us smooth migration with our networks, which in turn will allow us to provide our customers the types of wireless services and applications that they will be wanting next year and beyond,'' said Chris Smith, executive vice president of Little Rock, Ark.-based ALLTEL's Network Services Division. ``ALLTEL, and other operators, see the wireless future as an opportunity to provide high-speed packet data to the mobile user,'' said Fred Wright, senior vice president and general manager of the North America Region for Motorola's Telecom Carrier Solutions Group. ``Motorola, through its strategic alliances, is developing a common, Internet protocol (IP)-based network architecture designed to integrate voice, data and multimedia communications,'' said Wright. Motorola's Aspira(TM) architecture solution combines voice, data and multimedia into one broadband, IP-based network that encompasses access networks, applications, services and end-point devices to enable Internet services over wireless networks, voice over IP and global, feature-rich mobile services. On Oct. 26, ALLTEL and Motorola announced the installation of a 3G 1x network in ALLTEL's New Orleans and Baton Rouge, La., markets. Initial installation of the network has been completed and the final upgrade to 3G 1x is scheduled for 2001. Motorola has begun 1x field trials, and anticipates conclusion of the trials in the first quarter of 2001. Commercial software and hardware to allow customer implementation of 1x is expected to be available in the third quarter of 2001. Motorola will manufacture 1x compatible handsets and a family of total communications solutions to enhance each CDMA carrier's value proposition in the highly competitive wireless market. The Motorola 1x solution can be implemented over an existing CDMA network with software and simple card upgrades at the cell sites plus the addition of internet access equipment, helping to minimize the operators capital investment to implement high speed wireless packet data service. Many of Motorola's CDMA infrastructure systems are 3G-ready, requiring only a software load and card additions. Offering controlled evolution to 3G mobile communications, the Motorola 1x data solution enables operators to take advantage of many new revenue opportunities. About Motorola Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT - news) is a global leader in providing integrated communications solutions and embedded electronic solutions. Sales in 1999 were $33.1 billion. For more information, visit www.motorola.com. About ALLTEL ALLTEL, with more than 10 million communications customers, almost $7 billion in annual revenues and more than 26,000 employees, is a leader in the communications and information services industries. ALLTEL has communications customers in 24 states and provides information services to telecommunications, financial and mortgage clients in 55 countries and territories. For more information, visit www.alltel.com. Motorola, the stylized M logo and all other trademarks indicated as such herein are trademarks of Motorola Inc.®Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off.(c)2000 Motorola Inc. All rights reserved. All other company, brand and product names contained in this release are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks that are the sole property of their respective owners. biz.yahoo.com

To: Eric L who wrote (37157)	12/29/2000 11:44:40 AM
From: Uncle Frank	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 54805

>> You happen to be just a little nuttier than I am <g> holding the 2nd coldest tech sector at 30% of port. I'm less nuttie than I was at this time last year when my 1 Gorilla wireless game represented 75% of my portfolio <gg>. >> << aren't they the fastest game in town for data? >> Till June. Perhaps... but a bird in the hand... >> Could you provide an example of the FUDD you are referring to? Is this a test? There was much made of the "fact" that wcdma would require royalty payments to Q. Dr. J became vocal about refuting that dis-information about mid year. At year's end it appears that all of NTT's potential WCDMA suppliers, with the exception of NOK, have signed agreements with Q. I have to reject your nominations of Gates, Ellison, and Jobs for the Humble Billionaire Award. I am embarrassed to say I am unfamiliar with Marc Lassus, and will bow to your judgement. But shouldn't I be concerned that his internet handle is John_Wayne? motherjones.com Happy New Years, uf