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To: kech who wrote (128873)	5/9/2003 2:47:00 PM
From: Eric L	Respond to of 152472

<< Did Schmitt complain about not having enough handsets, i.e the phrase "God Send Mobiles"? >> Yes. Back in 1991 when he was trying to bring Mannesman commercial and there were no type approved GSM mobiles. That became "God [hath] Sent Mobiles" with "interim" type approval in 1992. - Eric -

To: kech who wrote (128873)	5/9/2003 3:53:40 PM
From: Eric L	Respond to of 152472

The 1995 PCS PrimeCo Shuffle Tom, From the archives ... >> PCS PRIMECO PICKS CDMA [Business Wire, June 6, 1995] PCS PrimeCo, L.P. today announced that it has elected to deploy Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) digital technology throughout its Personal Communications Services (PCS) network, which will cover 11 major U.S. markets where PrimeCo won PCS licenses in the Federal Communications Commission’s auction that ended in March. ... “Choosing CDMA digital technology will enable PCS PrimeCo to provide customers with three key benefits: a common look and feel for products and services; flexibility to use one phone anywhere they travel on our networks, and; affordability,” said George Schmitt, president and chief executive officer of PCS PrimeCo. “We plan to make CDMA digital technology the common link between the existing cellular networks and the PCS networks of PrimeCo, its four partners, and affiliates. Right now, all of the leading manufacturers of CDMA are in a tight horse race to get our business. We’re looking for better prices and conditions, and the manufacturers who match our requirements will win.” PCS PRIMECO DOUBTS: [Source: San Francisco Chronicle] George Schmitt, who quit as head of PCS PrimeCo early in August, said he left because he doubted the company could get its new phone and unproven technology to market soon and because the partners misled him. OMNIPOINT NAMES GEORGE F. SCHMITT PRESIDENT: [Source: Business Wire Aug. 10, 1995] Omnipoint Corporation announced today that it has named George F. Schmitt as president of Omnipoint Communications Inc., the operator of a 30 MHz Personal Communications Services (PCS) license for the New York Major Trading Area (MTA) which covers 27 million people. Schmitt will also be executive vice president of the parent company. Schmitt, who is 52 years old, brings to Omnipoint 30 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. Most recently he was president and chief executive officer of PCS Primeco L.P., a personal communications service company formed by AirTouch Communications, Nynex, Bell Atlantic and U.S. West. Before joining PCS Primeco, Schmitt was executive vice president, international operations with AirTouch Communications. In 1990 Schmitt was given the responsibility for building and operating the first digital cellular system in the world -- the D2 GSM network in Germany. The D2 network, which is a joint venture between AirTouch and Mannesman AG the German multinational conglomerate, initiated commercial service in mid 1992 and became the most successful cellular network ever launched, adding over 1 million subscribers in less than three years. Earlier, Schmitt held several senior executive positions at Pacific Bell, including VP of operations for the wireline telephone network for all of northern California, serving 3.5 million customers, and managing 11,000 employees. PCS PRIMECO NAMES NEW CEO: [PRNewswire, Aug. 10, 1995] PCS PrimeCo, L.P, today announced that Benjamin L. Scott has been elected by the company's executive committee to the position of president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. Scott, age 45, previously had been president and chief executive officer of Bell Atlantic International Wireless, a position he bad held since May 1994. Scott joined Bell Atlantic Mobile in October 1991 and held various positions, including executive vice president and chief operating officer and vice president operations and chief operating officer. From 1979 until 1991, Scott held a number of senior positions at AT&T, including president and CEO of AT&T Canada. He began his telecommunications career in the sales division of C&P Telephone Company of Virginia in 1971. Scott replaces George Schmitt, 52, who has resigned to pursue other business interests. << ### Best, - Eric -