QUALCOMM and Alcatel Announce Fully-Integrated cdmaOne IS-634 Architecture for Wireless Services Ready for Delivery in the Second Quarter of 1998
PR Newswire - March 23, 1998 07:32
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Mobile Service Providers Worldwide
SAN DIEGO, March 23 /PRNewswire/ -- QUALCOMM and Alcatel have announced
that wireless service providers worldwide will be able to take delivery of
QUALCOMM's cdmaOne(TM) IS-634 wireless network solution beginning in the
second quarter of 1998. The system features QUALCOMM's QCore(TM) base station
controllers fully integrated with the Alcatel 1000 S12 switching center via
the IS-634 open interface, as well as QCell(TM) base stations. With the IS-
634 open radio-switch interface, the new architecture proves an attractive
option for price- and performance-conscious wireless operators who want
deployment flexibility and not single-vendor proprietary solutions.
"The international market demand for CDMA-based wireless solutions is
increasing at a rapid pace," said David Owen, vice president and general
manager-Mobile Switching, Alcatel Network Systems, Inc. "Alcatel's large
installed switching base and comprehensive international service and support
capabilities, coupled with QUALCOMM's recognized competence in developing and
deploying products for CDMA networks, will provide operators with a strong,
integrated solution."
"We look forward to introducing operators in Asia and beyond to the
benefits of networks that have implemented open interface standards," said
Larry Hartigan, regional vice president, North Asia, for QUALCOMM's Wireless
Infrastructure Division. "Wireless operators in China are likely candidates
for the new IS-634 solution, which provides operators with the flexibility of
choosing the network elements that best suit their needs."
The two companies announced an original equipment manufacturer (OEM)
agreement in September 1997 to use the Alcatel switch in QUALCOMM's cdmaOne
networks. Since then, both companies have conducted many tests of this
integrated solution for the wireless industry in QUALCOMM's research and
development facilities in San Diego, Calif. and Alcatel's design center in
Raleigh, N.C.
In addition to offering the IS-634 solution, QUALCOMM continues to
develop, supply and deploy CDMA networks utilizing the Company's existing
integrated solution, which consists of the QCore 22X(TM) Integrated Base
Station Controller with switching capabilities and QCell base stations.
Alcatel, the Telecom sector of Alcatel Alsthom, designs, manufactures and
markets complete telecommunications systems. Activities include fixed
switching networks, transmission systems, access systems, mobile
communications infrastructure, business networking, submarine cable networks,
as well as radiocommunications, space and defense systems. With operations in
over 130 countries, Alcatel is a leading-edge supplier in the majority of its
business. In 1997, the Telecom segment of Alcatel Alsthom registered total
sales of FF 83 billion. For more information, visit Alcatel via the web at
www.alcatel.com.
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 the OmniTRACS(R) system (a geostationary satellite-based, mobile
communications system providing two-way data and position reporting services),
CDMA wireless communications systems and products 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(R)
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.
Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release
contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and
uncertainties, including timely product development and commercial
implementation of the Company's products, as well as the other risks detailed
from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including the report on Form
10-K for the year ended September 28, 1997 and most recent Form 10-Q.
QUALCOMM, OmniTRACS and Eudora Pro are registered trademarks of QUALCOMM
Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM). QCell and QCore are trademarks of QUALCOMM
Incorporated. Globalstar is a trademark of Loral QUALCOMM Satellite Services,
Incorporated. cdmaOne is a trademark of the CDMA Development Group.
SOURCE QUALCOMM Incorporated
/CONTACT: Michelle French, Infrastructure Media Relations, 619-651-2366,
or fax: 619-651-2622, mfrench@qualcomm.com, Christine Trimble, Corporate
Communications, 619-651-3628, or fax: 619-651-2590, ctrimble@qualcomm.com, or
Julie Cunningham, Investor Relations, 619-658-4224, or fax: 619-651-2590,
juliec@qualcomm.com, all of QUALCOMM; or Michael Newsom of Alcatel,
972-996-7896, michael_newsom@aud.alcatel.com/
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