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To: Art Bechhoefer who wrote (31484)	1/21/2003 4:46:46 PM
From: kech	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 197060

It would be sensible for Unicom to adopt GSM1X, since the 1X portion would be compatible with CDMA facilities, wouldn't it? I think it would be. In this way there might be some benefits of GSM1x that wouldn't be present for a stand alone GSM provider. I.e. the initial GSM1X users from the GSM side immediately have pretty good coverage on the CDMA side. (Unlike some companies like Cingular and ATT that go to GSM in the US from TDMA).

To: Art Bechhoefer who wrote (31484)	1/21/2003 5:27:08 PM
From: Jim Mullens	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 197060

Art- I believe these are the benefits of GSM1X. GSM side benefits with GSM1X 1. The operator gets almost two times network voice capacity increase plus the ability to offer the subscriber a phone with the benefits of CDMA2000 1x. (w/MSM6300) 2. The operator can continue the use of traditional GSM/GPRS handsets on the upgraded GSM1x network 3. The subscriber gets the benefits of CDMA 2000 1X-(w/MSM6300) better voice quality, lower radiation, high data speeds (up to 144kbs) 4. The ability to roam onto other GSM and CDMA networks throughout the world (w/MSM6300). CDMA side benefits with GSM1X- (MSM6300) 1. Greater coverage by using the operators GSM network 2. The ability to roam onto other GSM and CDMA networks throughout the world.