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To: Eric L who wrote (16309)	11/2/2001 9:53:47 AM
From: Eric L	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 34857

re: EDGE and AWS "We plan on deploying EDGE the second half of next year," "We should be the first, but I wouldn't say for sure." "It will most likely be a market-by-market rollout." >> Nokia, AT&T Wireless Take Digital Mobile Forward By Dan McDonough, Jr. Wireless NewsFactor November 1, 2001 The allure of EDGE does not stop with AT&T Wireless. Because the technology is three to four times faster than GPRS, a number of carriers are eyeing it. Despite the delays and glitches plaguing planned 3G (third generation) rollouts, one wireless technology is gaining steam day by day. And after an announcement by AT&T Wireless and Nokia that the technology works, EDGE's (enhanced data for GSM evolution) popularity can only be solidified. Nokia and AT&T Wireless Thursday said they have completed the first live EDGE data call using a combination of EDGE and GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) technology. This call represents a huge step for what Nokia said has become the world's most popular digital wireless standard. EDGE is hot right now because it allows operators to roll out high-speed 3G networks that are compatible with both GSM and TDMA (time division multiple access) technologies. "We plan on deploying EDGE the second half of next year," AT&T Wireless spokesperson Ritch Blasi told Wireless NewsFactor. "We should be the first, but I wouldn't say for sure. It will most likely be a market-by-market rollout." But don't get lost in the technology. All this means is that EDGE lets carriers migrate to 3G in a versatile fashion. And today's news from Nokia and AT&T makes an investment in EDGE more reliable. It's Fast For those who thirst for technical specifics, here is what Nokia and AT&T did on Thursday: The companies used a prototype Nokia EDGE handset connected with a laptop to make the data call. The call was made using the 1900 MHz Nokia UltraSite base station and the release '99 standard that will be available for commercial deployment of GSM/EDGE. For the truly technically adept, the call used EDGE 8-PSK modulation in both directions in the air interface. But Enough of That In layperson's terms, the deal's main benefit is that a host of top executives at wireless carriers will sleep well tonight, knowing that the millions of dollars they are pouring into this technology are not wasted. After all, a number of wireless carriers operating GSM and TDMA networks plan to deploy 3G EDGE in their networks as early as next year. Gaining Steam For AT&T Wireless, this test had special meaning, as the company plans to roll out EDGE in the near future. "Today's call reinforces our technology choice and commitment to bring multimedia wireless services, such as CD-quality audio and streaming video, to our customers," AT&T Wireless chief technology officer Rod Nelson said. "EDGE is an integral part of our long-term strategy, and now other carriers are reinforcing it as the right choice for carriers that want to deliver 3G services both in the U.S. and globally." And the allure of EDGE does not stop with AT&T Wireless. Because the technology is three to four times faster than GPRS (general packet radio service), a number of carriers are eyeing it. On Tuesday, Cingular said it will begin deploying GSM/GPRS this year with plans to migrate to EDGE for 3G services. "The important thing to note is that you have two major wireless carriers in the U.S. that have said they're committed to doing this -- and you have several companies, including Nokia, who are committed to delivering devices and infrastructure to support this," Blasi said. << - Eric -