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To: DaveMG who wrote (18619)	11/20/1998 12:17:00 PM
From: Joe NYC	Respond to of 152472

Dave, My understanding is that a given network, say CDMAone, has a fixed capacity. High data rate application just use up more of it. That's why I think the high data rate will also be priced appropriately. Joe

To: DaveMG who wrote (18619)	11/20/1998 1:50:00 PM
From: w molloy	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 152472

Don't higher data rates increase network capacity and voice quality which means it's not simply a question of applications or bragging rights? .....lay-Dave Dave No - network capacity is fixed. Higher data rates can be accommodated by increasing bandwidth (hence 3G) or by decreasing voice quality. However, most applications I have heard of to date can be satisfied by a low data rate service (say 14.4 kbps). My point earlier was that the CDPD experience should warn us that the network providers hold the keys to success for QCOM and other equipment providers. If SPRINT et al can't provide services the public wants, then all this talk about data rates, network capacity etc is moot. w.