To: Frank A. Coluccio who wrote (3492 ) 4/28/1999 1:01:00 PM From: Kenneth E. Phillipps Respond to of 12823
Sprint and Nortel demonstrate wireless internet services using cdma at 384 kbps. Apparently, they are two of the major players in wireless internet Kengo2net.newsalert.com Sprint, Nortel Networks Demonstrate High-Speed Wireless Internet PR Newswire - April 28, 1999 09:17 Data, Video Services Delivered 25 Times Faster Using 3G Radio Technology DALLAS, April 28 /PRNewswire/ - Sprint's wireless division and Nortel Networks (NYSE: NT/TSE: NTL) have provided a glimpse of future Wireless Internet services by demonstrating high-speed data, voice and video applications using cdma2000 third generation (3G) radio technology. Staged recently at the Nortel Networks Wireless Solutions Lab in Richardson, Texas, the demonstration included voice over IP (Internet Protocol), web browsing, data transfers and video conferencing at speeds up to 384 kilobits per second (kbps) - more than 25 times faster than today's typical 14.4 kbps wireless data services. This was accomplished using an advanced wireless system prototype using Nortel Networks Metro Cell modular CDMA base stations, and Nortel Networks wideband software radio technology based on 3XRTT - phase two of the cdma2000 3G evolution. ''Sprint PCS is dedicated to providing its customers with high-speed wireless data services,'' said Oliver Valente, vice-president, technology and advanced systems development, Sprint PCS. ''As the nation's largest all-digital, nationwide cdmaOne(x) PCS provider, Sprint PCS is in a unique position to help drive the development of this technology to best serve the future wireless needs of its consumer and business users. Nortel Networks is a key player in making sure we reach our goals.'' SOURCE Northern Telecom Limited /CONTACT: Paul Rubin, Nortel Networks, (972) 685-6652, paul.rubin(at)nortelnetworks.com; Frank McNally, Nortel Networks, (703) 712-8374, fmcnally(at)nortelnetworks.com; Jeff Chaltas, Sprint PCS, (816) 559-5398, jchalt01(at)sprintspectrum.com; Or visit us on the web at www.nortelnetworks.com; Or www.sprintpcs.com; Nortel's press releases are also available through CNO-Call by fax at 800-758-5804, ext. 122158 or at prnewswire.com /Company News On-Call: prnewswire.com or fax at 800-758-5804, ext. 122158/ (NTL. NT) Headlines Previous Story Next Story NTL. NT %TLS V%PRN P%PRN