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To: Jim Lurgio who wrote (20465)	12/28/1998 4:53:00 PM
From: DaveMG	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 152472

It was the latest indication that the Western European and Scandinavian nations will not allow the development of 3G systems based on cdma2000, the proposed wideband technology that Qualcomm Inc. [QCOM] has been championing with the backing of the U.S. government. "We are seeking specific assurances from European governments that U.S. industry will be able to deploy competing 3G technologies and services in Europe," U.S. Trade Representative Charlene Barshefsky said. Interesting take. Can ETSI do " the thing" which ITU can not, ie promulgate a standard with outstanding IPR disputes, move ahead on WCDMA despite Q refusal to license. This would confirm Mika's take on things. DMG

To: Jim Lurgio who wrote (20465)	12/28/1998 5:38:00 PM
From: limtex	Respond to of 152472

Jim and all - i've been saying for some time here now that EREICY and NOK are fighting for their survival. The very idea that a supposed regulatory authority 'ETSI' is effectively taking sides here shows the depths of the struggle that ERICY and NOK and their countries economies are in. THEY and the EU WILL NOT GIVE UP on W-CDMA. THEY ARE OUT TO WIN. If they don't win they and their clients die. Its as simple as that. So far as we are concerned its going to be a hell of a 1999 - this year Korea and the cancelled orders and the rest of the emerging market madness and now W-CDMA. It will take everything the US has got to fight this but I think the EU would sooner fall on its sword than give in no matter what it costs. The Scandanavians will use their votes and the withholding of their votes and their investment ( Germany/NOK) and everything else they have for this is their lifeline and if they don't get EU backing on this TO THE DEATH then they will inevitably ask themsleves what they joined for and the EU doesn't like serious countries asking questions like that. So IMHO even if the President of the US throws his weight behind this the EU will not give in indeed it can not afford to give in. I just hope that when it happens we return their fairness in like manner. Regards, L