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To: slacker711 who wrote (96392)	3/29/2001 4:15:42 PM
From: foundation	Read Replies (5) \| Respond to of 152472

Slacker - "Nokia today entered the South Korean CDMA handset market for the first time with two devices, despite news last week that it had discovered a software glitch that prevents legacy Nokia handsets from working with networks that implement 1xRTT technology." Legacy Nokia Handsets. This doesn't sound to me like it's referring to the brand spanking new 1x Nokia handsets - they'd hardly be legacy. Seems like it must refer to NOK's 95a cdma handsets - they'd be considered legacy in regard to Verizon's 1x upgrade later this year. This makes sense to me. Also explains why the CDG comments on simply letting them be traded out over time - over the next 12-18 months... ben

To: slacker711 who wrote (96392)	3/29/2001 9:39:08 PM
From: Bux	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 152472

"This is potentially huge news. At a minimum, it would force Verizon/Alltel to pull all of their existing Nokia models from the shelves." Hmm, maybe, maybe not. Nokia might argue the spec was worded improperly and their handsets do meet specifications as worded. If that's the case, I wonder if Verizon/Alltel could demand credit for the phones. I have no idea what kind of contract is typical between manufacturers and service providers regarding handset purchases. It will be interesting to see if Nokia claims the specification was worded improperly or if they just slink off with their tail between their legs (again). In either case, it just amplifies how far behind the CDMA learning curve Nokia is. Bux