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To: Ramsey Su who wrote (7253)	1/19/1998 4:21:00 PM
From: kech	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 152472

Ramsey - The world thirsts for Off Topic posts on SI. Lets throw another issue into the European 3G . It looks like the Vodaphone trials are on track. Why not just make 3G be CDMA Air Interface in Europe on top of TDMA infrastructure. It would at least double the available bandwidth. Vodafone and QUALCOMM Announce Results of Field Trials for GSM-CDMA Operations in United Kingdom PR Newswire, Monday, January 19, 1998 at 15:50 - Trial Involved CDMA Base Station in GSM Network - SAN DIEGO, Jan. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Vodafone Ltd. and QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) today announced the completion of their field trial to demonstrate Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) wireless access integrated into a Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) network. The primary objective of the trial was to demonstrate compatibility between the CDMA (IS- 95) air interface and an existing GSM network through integration of an unmodified GSM switch at the GSM-standard A-interface. The trial successfully demonstrated the technical feasibility of GSM-CDMA integration while maintaining CDMA over-the-air performance. During the six-month trial many integration tests and performance measurements were conducted and documented. Key GSM services and features tested include voice calls, Short Message Services (SMS), call forwarding, call transfer, call waiting and authentication. The trial mobile phone software includes integrated GSM software supplied by The Technology Partnership (TTP) based in Melbourn, UK. QUALCOMM and Vodafone are planning to hold a series of Open Days in February in Newbury, UK, where a final report on the trial results will be made available. In addition to the technical trial results, QUALCOMM will present business and economic information related to the hybrid GSM-CDMA technology. As stated at the commencement of the trial, the findings are to be made widely available to the mobile communications community for use in evaluating enhanced wireless technologies. To obtain information on attending Open Days or for further information on the trial results, please contact Molly Foerster at +33 (0)4 92 38 82 20 (ph) or +33 (0)4 92 38 82 30 (fax) or e-mail mfoerster@qualcomm.com. Alternatively, please contact Desiree Gaugler at 1-(619) 658-4558 (ph) or 1-(619) 651-2880 (fax) or e-mail dgaugler@qualcomm.com. The Technology Partnership, based near Cambridge, is Europe's major product development and engineering company and is the world's largest independent supplier of GSM mobile phone technology. For further information, please contact Dr. C. Graeme-Barber at the Technology Partnership at +44 (0)1763 262626. Vodafone is the UK's most popular mobile phone operator, and is a leading international GSM operator bringing experience of the development, deployment and operation of digital and analog cellular networks. For further information, please contact David Danielli at the Vodafone Group Press Office at +44 (0)7000 500100. Headquartered in San Diego, QUALCOMM develops, manufactures, markets, licenses, and operates advanced communications systems and products based on its proprietary digital wireless technologies. The Company's primary product areas are CDMA wireless communications systems and products, the OmniTRACS(R) system (a geostationary satellite-based, mobile communications system providing two-way data and position reporting services) and, in conjunction with others, the development of the Globalstar(TM) low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellite communications system. Other Company products include the Eudora Pro(TM) electronic mail software, ASIC products, and communications equipment and systems for government and commercial customers worldwide. For more information on QUALCOMM products and technologies, please visit the Company's web site at qualcomm.com.

To: Ramsey Su who wrote (7253)	1/19/1998 11:22:00 PM
From: Jim Lurgio	Respond to of 152472

Ramsey yuo said: How many years do you think it will take before the AVERAGE consumer in China, India, Russia, Brazil..... would demand a cellular phone which can download data at a few mgs? I would say a long time for celluar but as you pointed out the WLL will be in demand. I saw a show on China and in the schools they are teaching kids about PC's at the age of 6. Chinas goal is to have 2 students share 1 PC. The instructors said the kids learn so fast it's unbeliveable. They will be craving to down load as they grow up and then the demand will grow in the cellular area. To me the Asians have a gift for making the young beleive that education is a gift and to take all you can get. To think that one of the qualifications to graduate high school in a California school was to be able to read a tv guide and fill out a job application makes me wonder .

To: Ramsey Su who wrote (7253)	1/20/1998 4:02:00 PM
From: Srivaths Srinivasan	Respond to of 152472

Ramsey: I dont' think the significance is Europe as a market but having your "standard" established world wide. It would be rather unfortunate if QCOM ended up in 3G market in the same position GSM is in today's market - first out of the gate but inferior technologically. The stakes are much higher, and if all of Europe agrees on a standard(NTT??) then for new entrants/markets/providers this would be a strong marketing point. Of course the bigger issue would be the Ericcson's and Nokia's would use all their marketing muscle to trumpet this around the world. IMHO it is vital that QCOM not lose this battle. Srivaths PS I hope the success of the Vodaphone trials(according to the PR statement) does influence the European standards body.