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To: Quincy who wrote (49766)1/22/2006 4:58:42 PM
From: Eric L  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 197037
 
3GSM (UMTS) Fundamentals ...

Quincy,

<< Qualcomm provides IPR and sells chips. GSM integration only exists because handset makers demanded it. >>

You are kidding aren't you?

GSM integration exists because the GSM carrier customers of equipment vendors demanded it.

That was a fundamntal requirement of UMTS even before the UTRA access modes were determined.

Best,

- Eric -