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To: Eric L who wrote (16978)	11/29/2001 10:56:15 AM
From: elmatador	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 34857

That's bad news, really. I though it would go to Siemens.

To: Eric L who wrote (16978)	11/29/2001 10:58:26 AM
From: elmatador	Respond to of 34857

Cingular Wireless chooses Siemens to build US mobile network <<I thought those guys have had got it>> Cingular Wireless chooses Siemens to build US mobile network First 3G agreement in the USA for Siemens Cingular Wireless, the second largest US wireless carrier, has chosen Siemens as one of its partners to build its third generation (3G) mobile network. The company announced today that it will upgrade its mobile network to the EDGE (Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution) 3G standard. In addition to providing mobile network infrastructure, Siemens has also been asked to supply GSM/TDMA dual-technology mobile phones that allow users to make calls in both types of network. Cingular will begin the build-out of its 3G network by installing GSM (Global System for Mobile Telecommunications) for transmitting voice and GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) for transmitting mobile data over its existing TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) and analog networks. "In Europe and Asia we have over 150 GSM customers, and we are one of the top three mobile equipment suppliers worldwide for GSM, GPRS and UMTS", says Rudi Lamprecht, member of the Board of Siemens AG. "This gives us a head start for establishing ourselves as one of the major players in the North American market." Siemens underlined its leadership in the telecommunications industry by conducting its first live demonstration of EDGE in North America during Cingular's announcement in New York City. Siemens will provide support to Cingular in converting its existing networks to 3G mobile technology. Today, GSM is the leading mobile standard with over 590 million customers, representing a share of 70% in the digital mobile network field. Siemens has given Cingular the assurance of many years of support and will supply a significant amount of GSM/GPRS/EDGE network infrastructure which will operate in the 850 MHz and 1900 MHz spectrum. The agreement will also ensure that Cingular's customers can use the new GSM/GPRS/EDGE networks as well as roam on the existing TDMA networks in North and South America while using a single mobile phone. The Siemens Information and Communication Mobile Group (IC Mobile) offers the complete range of mobile solutions including mobile devices, infrastructure and applications. Devices include mobile phones, wireless modules, mobile organizers and cordless phones as well as products for wireless home networks. The infrastructure portfolio includes the complete range of GSM, GPRS and UMTS mobile network technologies from base stations and switching systems to intelligent networks, e.g. for prepaid services. Applications cover mobile services for Unified Messaging, Location Based Services and Mobile Payment. For the fiscal year 2000 (which ended September 30, 2000), IC Mobile recorded sales of EUR 9 billion and EBIT of EUR 758 million. The group employs 29,840 employees worldwide. (March 31, 2001). You can access further information about Siemens IC Mobile on the Internet at: siemens.com You can access this press release on the Internet at: siemens.com Any statements in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties; actual results may differ from the forward-looking statements. Siemens AG undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Reference number: ICM 200110.104 e Press Office Information and Communication Mobile Andrea Rohmeder D-81667 Munich Tel.: +49-89 636-52740; Fax: -53484 E-Mail: andrea.rohmeder@mch.siemens.de

To: Eric L who wrote (16978)	11/29/2001 11:02:37 AM
From: Eric L	Respond to of 34857

re: Nokia Networks GSM Contracts in Lithuania and Thailand UAB Omnitel of Lithuania >> Nokia To Supply GSM Expansion to Omnitel in Lithuania November 29, 2001 Nokia PR Nokia and Omnitel, Lithuania's biggest GSM operator have signed a frame agreement for the supply and installation of additional switching capacity to expand the company's GSM 900/1800 network capacity and to modernize it with the newest switching technology. Omnitel will expand its GSM network capacity to cater for aggressive subscriber growth that is now taking place in Lithuania, enhance network quality with new services for the customers and enchance its Short Messaging Service Centre (SMSC) capacity to cater to the surge in SMS traffic. Delieveries have already started and will continue throughout the years 2002 and 2003. "This is a solid evidence of the continuous effort by Omnitel to deliver the best of the class service quality to the end users," says Antanas Zabulis, President of Omnitel, "This also further reinforces our recognition that network quality is the fundamental requirement for the more content-rich Mobile Internet Applications that are in the pipeline." "For Nokia, this agreement forms another cornerstone of our strong cooperation with Omnitel," adds Bjorn Keto, Managing Director, Nokia Lithuania, "We are fully confident with regard to the shaping of the Mobile Internet era in Lithuania and will continue to spearhead the development of local mobile Internet applications and services." Omnitel is the premier mobile service provider in Lithuania. Omnitel's mobile offerings include a comprehensive range of products and services. UAB Omnitel is the largest mobile telecommunications company in the Baltics. The number of its subscribers has reached 0.5 million. Omnitel currently holds about 60 percent of the Lithuanian mobile communications market. The company's turnover amounted to 340 million litas in 2000. For more information, please visit: www.omnitel.lt. << Advance Info Service Plc (AIS) of Thailand >> Nokia To Deliver Network Expansion To AIS in Thailand in USD 60 Million Agreement; Enhanced Capacity and Coverage For AIS GSM Networks November 29, 2001 Nokia PR Advance Info Service Plc (AIS) of Thailand and Nokia have signed an agreement valued at approximately USD 60 million for the expansion of AIS GSM networks. The agreement also includes the supply of value-added services platform equipment and professional services. Under the agreement, Nokia will supply AIS GSM networks equipment, including Nokia Ultrasite Base Stations, Switching Centers and WAP Gateway. The Nokia UltraSite base station solution answers the increasing demand for higher voice and data traffic in today's mobile networks and the evolution to the Mobile Internet era. An industry-leading product, Nokia UltraSite can support GSM/EDGE, High Speed Data, GPRS, and WCDMA for 3G technologies. In addition, Nokia will provide AIS radio network planning, construction works and implementation and network optimization services. Deliveries have commenced and are expected to be completed during first quarter 2002. This agreement will enhance AIS' service coverage and capacity ; as well as enable AIS to offer its customers advanced value-added services based on Wireless Applications Protocol (WAP) and GPRS. "We selected Nokia for this network expansion as we firmly believe Nokia is able to offer AIS the required advanced leading edge technology and committed support from Professional Services," says Wichian Mektrakarn, Vice President of Engineering , AIS. "AIS is committed to bringing advanced wireless services that meets the needs of our customers in Thailand. To this end, this deal is an important milestone as it will enable AIS to provide a high quality mobile network and also to roll-out innovative value added services that will differentiate us from our competitors." he added. "We're very pleased to continue and further expand our existing long-term cooperation with AIS. This is an important step as it will allow AIS to fully benefit from Nokia's leadership in the wireless communication market," said Pekka Mielonen, Director Customer Operations, Nokia Thailand. "Our leading edge GSM system equipment, complemented by value-adding service support, will provide AIS with a solution that supports the evolution to 3G technologies and services, such as EDGE and WCDMA, while immediately improving the quality and coverage of AIS existing voice and GPRS based data services nationwide," he added. Advanced Info Service Plc. or AIS is the largest mobile phone operator in Thailand with over 4 million subscribers. AIS strongly believe that wireless communications will bring changes to the lives of the Thai people in the way they lead their lives, regardless of who they are and what they do. With the existence of endless communications possibilities, the quality of life is better. A market leader in the cellular industry in Asia Pacific, Nokia provides innovative, industry leading and market-relevant technology and products to around 20 diverse markets in the region. << - Eric -