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To: Ken98 who wrote (865)	6/30/1998 2:28:00 PM
From: Frank A. Coluccio	Respond to of 3178

>>Are you aware of any stated wireless intentions by L3 or QWST? My recollection is that RCN (of which L3 is a 46% shareholder) uses wireless in NYC. << Ken, in a somewhat related vein, see the following PR from MOT: ========== Motorola Announces Standards-Based, Dedicated Wireless Data Solution; Private DataTAC Version 2.0 Features IP-Based Networking, Enhanced System Security and Large System Support June 30, 1998 SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE) via NewsEdge Corporation -- Motorola's Worldwide Data Solutions Division (WWDSD) today introduced its first industry standard, IP-based wireless data networking solution. Private DataTAC(TM) 2.0 is a dedicated wireless data network offering that features an industry standard, Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking interface, enhanced system security and large system support. Private DataTAC 2.0 now offers customers new advanced wireless data features and services. Backwards compatibility with key features of previous system releases is maintained so that existing customers can upgrade without having to revamp or replace their existing system. New features of Private DataTAC 2.0 include: -- Industry Standard Interfaces--Users now have the flexibility to choose both customized and "off-the-shelf" applications that are written to an industry-standard interface. Implementation and integration of applications can now be made easier, faster and more cost-effectively. -- IP Networking--Facilitates the wireless extension of an organization's enterprise network by providing standard IP message routing between LAN-based host computers. Private DataTAC services include unit-to-unit roaming, group/broadcast messaging and IP header/data compression. Data compression can effectively increase channel capacity by reducing the size of the message transmission. -- Enhanced System Security--Private DataTAC's software-based encryption, user-based authentication and over-the-air key management security features provide a high level of protection against unauthorized network access and message interception. -- Large Systems Support--Private DataTAC enables seamless roaming across broad geographic areas for users with wide-area and dense capacity needs. This addresses the requirements of large and complex system designs by providing a set of standard, certified configurations supporting up to 4 times the previous capability. -- Network Management--Motorola's FullVision(TM) Integrated Network Manager uses a standards-based Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) that allows a central viewpoint for monitoring and controlling the system for quick problem identification and resolution. "The explosive growth of the Internet in recent years demonstrates the power and potential of a standards-based approach to wireless connectivity, " said Greg Townsend, vice president and general manager of Motorola's Worldwide Data Solutions Division. "Now customers can have the benefits of a dedicated, robust wireless data network with the ability to retain system control, custom design for coverage and in-building penetration, as well as the integration of standards-based solutions." Motorola's Private DataTAC is a dedicated data solution that combines the industry's fastest wireless data rates (as high as 19.2 kbps) with a reliable wireless data protocol (RD-LAP). The solution provides mission-critical users in public safety, government, utilities, transportation and other field service organizations with access to customer database information while in the field. Motorola is one of the world's leading providers of wireless communications, semiconductors and advanced electronic systems and services. Major equipment businesses include cellular telephone, two-way radio, paging and data communications, personal communications, automotive, defense and space electronics and computers. Communication devices, computers and millions of other products are powered by Motorola semiconductors. Motorola's 1997 sales were $29.8 billion. Private DataTAC and FullVision are trademarks of Motorola, Inc. Contact Motorola toll-free for additional information at 1-800/247-2346 or at www.motorola.com/wirelessdata CONTACT: Motorola \| Mike Doheny,847/576-6931 \| or \| PR 21/Edelman \| Blair Ciecko, 312/240-2690