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To: Gregg Powers who wrote (19485)	12/10/1998 11:36:00 AM
From: Ruffian	Respond to of 152472

Nokia>3G> okia Backs 3G Harmonization Talks Nokia Ericsson Summary: 8:31:15 AM 12/10/98 Nokia says it backs continued talks regarding the future global standardization of 3G wireless technology. Nokia and other manufacturers, including rival Ericsson, have submitted "harmonization" proposals to the ITU. "We believe the harmonization process will result in three major 3G standards -- WCDMA, CDMA 2000 and UWC 136 -- bringing a smooth evolution from various existing standards as well as providing enough compatibility. This will ensure a favorable outcome for end-users, meeting expectations both in terms of service portability and handset costs," says Professor Neuvo, senior vice president, product creation for Nokia Mobile Phones. "Multiple modes in a single handset will then provide global service where required by users." Further information available via RoboReply. Full Article: NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 9, 1998--Nokia supports open discussions aimed at furthering 3rd Generation technologies and the relevant standards. Nokia also welcomes an approach to further harmonize those standards, without sacrificing the benefits 3rd Generation will bring to end-users. "We firmly believe the harmonization process should be taken as far as possible without conclusions that compromise the performance and quality of future networks," says Professor Yrjo Neuvo, Senior Vice President, Product Creation, Nokia Mobile Phones. "We believe the harmonization process will result in three major third generation standards - WCDMA, CDMA 2000 and UWC 136 - bringing a smooth evolution from various existing standards as well as providing enough compatibility. This will ensure a favorable outcome for end-users, meeting expectations both in terms of service portability and handset costs," says Professor Neuvo. "Multiple modes in a single handset will then provide global service where required by users." Earlier this autumn, together with other leading companies in the industry, Nokia submitted a number of third generation harmonization proposals to standardization bodies. Importantly, one of these covers radio frequency parameters. These have been identified to have central importance in future dual mode developments without compromizing service quality or terminal cost. Nokia also views positively the efforts of the industry in the drive towards an open and pragmatic approach and looks forward to closely reviewing recent proposals for the adoption of the common chip rate of 3.84 Mcps for both WCDMA and CDMA 2000. Nokia believes these proposals provide an excellent basis for furthering discussions, with the final decision on harmonization resting with the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and other standardization organizations as planned and agreed earlier. Nokia is the world's leading mobile phone supplier and a leading supplier of mobile and fixed telecom networks including related customer services. Nokia also supplies solutions and products for fixed and wireless datacom, as well as multimedia terminals and computer monitors. In 1997, net sales totaled FIM 52.6 billion ($ 9.8 billion). Headquartered in Finland, Nokia is listed on five European Stock Exchanges and on the New York Stock Exchange (NOK.A), has sales in 130 countries and employs more than 42,000 people world-wide. CONTACT: Nokia Corporate Communications Lauri Kivinen, Senior Vice President Tel.(Int.) +358 9 1807 495 Fax (Int.) +358 9 174 358 nokia.com

To: Gregg Powers who wrote (19485)	12/10/1998 11:40:00 AM
From: Caxton Rhodes	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 152472

Gregg- As sick as it may sound, is there any reasonable possibility that ericy and qcom will team up in the future? Bad blood seems too thick, but the synergies would be tremendous. Caxton

To: Gregg Powers who wrote (19485)	12/10/1998 11:46:00 AM
From: CDMQ	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 152472

I'll bet that Marc Cabi reads this thread. If he doesn't I'm sure it won't be long before he hears the latest salvo. Isn't his address Marc.Cabi@csfb.com? Moi? never! Still hangin'

To: Gregg Powers who wrote (19485)	12/10/1998 12:19:00 PM
From: Clarksterh	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 152472

Gregg - I am curious about what it is that you disagree with: My point was that the ITU has stated that they will not approve any standard for which there are IPR issues. The ITU has a much lesser standard of proof than do the courts thus Ericsson can disrupt CDMA-2000 at ITU just as much as Qualcomm can disrupt Ericsson. This is further backed up by the ITU's recent press release which says it looks like there may be no CDMA 3g ITU standard. However, when it comes to actual deployment, the IPR burden of proof is much higher. Thus Ericsson is going to have a much more difficult time stopping CDMAOne's next generation (including CDMA2000) than Qualcomm will have stopping Ericsson's CDMA deployments. I really don't know of anything controversial in this (except perhaps to Tero), so I am very curious what you disagree with. Clark PS Gregg - You take the Ericsson compromise as a sign that their patent position isn't strong - i.e. you take it as if it really were a compromise that was forced on them by the strength of their legal position. I respectfully disagree. I think that this is a position that was forced on them by technical issues - 4.x just won't work.