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To: marginmike who wrote (31588)	6/3/1999 9:23:00 AM
From: DaveMG	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 152472

<Wonder what this means> Nokia Embraces a Plan to Unify Third Generation Mobile Communication Standards HELSINKI, Finland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999--Nokia today announced its support for a framework which would bring a harmonized, global standard for Third Generation communications technology. The proposals, put forward to the International Telecommunications Union TG8/1 meeting in Beijing, China, would provide a single wideband CDMA standard, harmonizing both WCDMA and cdma2000 systems. The new specifications will enable a smooth and compatible evolutionary path to wideband services globally. According to the framework, a unified global Wideband CDMA third generation standard would consist of three modes; Direct Spread (DS), Multi Carrier (MC), and Time Division Duplex (TDD). Both DS and TDD modes would be based on the WCDMA standard being developed by the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP). Nokia is actively involved in the 3GPP, one of the most extensive task forces of its kind, producing technical specifications for third generation. The multicarrier (MC) mode will be based on cdma2000 standards and will provide an evolution path to 3G for many of the IS-95 operators in the United States. ''In supporting this initiative, Nokia is continuing to build on its leading position in driving forward the standardization process, for future third generation technologies. The adoption of this proposal will in time accelerate market growth for the industry as a whole,'' says Professor Yrjo Neuvo, Senior Vice President, Product Creation, Nokia Mobile Phones. ''It would also maximize the level of freedom and flexibility for end-users, enabling the development of interoperable applications and services.'' Nokia aims to create a volume market and accelerate positive development of third generation for all industry players, including manufacturers and operators. Nokia will continue to work within the standardization organizations to support standardization on all fronts. As the harmonization effort is not yet finalized in its details, Nokia asks that all participants in the standards groups will work efficiently in order to deliver the year 1999 releases in time. Only this will ensure that the third generation services will be available as planned. The ITU aim to finalize the standardization process during their meeting in Helsinki, Finland, in October this year. In addition to the wideband-CDMA harmonization a parallel process to harmonize the evolution of the US-TDMA standard (IS-136) with the GSM evolution towards EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for Global Evolution) is currently ongoing and will unify the TDMA based 3G standards. By utilizing long term WCDMA research and development Nokia can offer innovative infrastructure solutions for operators evolving their networks to 3G from the second generation systems. As the world's number one mobile phone manufacturer, and as one of the first companies to launch an IS-95 (CDMA) phone, Nokia is committed to maintaining a range of highly competitive phones for all major standards. Nokia is the world's leading mobile phone supplier and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed and IP networks including related customer services. Nokia also supplies solutions and products for fixed and wireless datacom, as well as multimedia terminals and computer displays. In 1998, net sales totaled EUR 13.3 billion (USD 15.7 billion). Headquartered in Finland, Nokia is listed on the New York (NOK), Helsinki, Stockholm, London, Frankfurt and Paris stock exchanges, has sales in over 130 countries and employs more than 47,000 people worldwide.

To: marginmike who wrote (31588)	6/3/1999 9:25:00 AM
From: 2brasil	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 152472

qcom $103 !1 allot of people are signing up for this cdma system Telesp Celular: A "Baby" is Born SAO PAULO, Brazil--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 29, 1999--Telesp Celular S.A. (BOVESPA: TSPC3 (Ord), TSPC6 (pref)), Sao Paulo State's largest cellular operator which is 71.4% owned by Telesp Celular Participacoes S.A., (NYSE: TCP; BOVESPA: TSPP3 (ord), TSPP4 (pref)) (''TCP''), today announced the launch of a new mobile product under the brand name ''Baby.'' ''Baby'' is the first product available to cellular customers in Sao Paulo to combine simplicity and complete cost control: subscribers are not tied to contracts and they decide the level and timing of their consumption. The ''Baby'' kit includes a dual mode handset with free activation and R$100 in airtime credit valid for 90 days, and is priced at R$599. ''Baby'' subscribers will enjoy no monthly service charges. Credit recharges can be made electronically through ''Baby Machines'' which are linked to the major Brazilian banking networks, or in person at Telesp Celular shops and soon through authorized retail banks. Electronic recharges represent a major innovation over the cellular products currently available in Brazil, offering lower operating costs along with increased security. When the initial R$100 airtime credit has been used up, ''Baby'' customers will have two recharge options available: R$50 for 90 days or R$100 for 1 year. Airtime for both options is priced at a single rate of R$1.4 per minute, including VC1 (local), VC2 (intrastate) and VC3 (interstate). ''Baby'' subscribers will have instant access to information on their remaining credit and recharge date (when current airtime credits expire) by dialing a dedicated number linked to an automated answering system. Additionally, an automatic warning call is generated by the system when a customer's credit reaches a minimum level. ''Baby'' customer service will be available 24 hours a day. ''Baby'' subscribers will be offered voice mail service which will store up to five 30-second messages free of charge. ''Baby'' will initially be distributed in Greater Sao Paulo only, and will gradually be introduced in the interior of the State. Commenting on this launching, Telesp Celular's management stated: ''We are very happy to make this unique product available in the Sao Paulo cellular market. This fits well in our strategy of speeding up the rollout of new products and services aimed at differentiating Telesp Celular from its competitors while meeting market needs and expectations. Based upon our previous experience in Portugal, we expect ''Baby'' to become a success and contribute strongly both to our aggressive growth targets and to reinforcing the Company's brand name.'' Telesp Celular Participacoes, which spun-off from Telebras in July 1998, is the principal cellular telecommunications provider in the State of Sao Paulo in Brazil. Telesp Celular Participacoes' Common shares trade on BOVESPA, the Sao Paulo Stock Exchange, and its ADRs, each equal to 2,500 preferred shares, trade on the New York Stock Exchange. Information may be accessed on Bloomberg under the symbol TCP and on the Reuters 2000 Service under the symbols TSPP3.SA and TSPP4.SA Contact: Telesp Celular, Sao Paulo Cidalia Morgado, 55-11-3059-7590 or Taylor Rafferty Associates, New York James Prout, 212/889-4350 More Quotes and News: Telesp Celular Participacoes SA (NYSE:TCP - news) Related News Categories: computers, telecom Help Copyright © 1999 Business Wire. All rights reserved. All the news releases provided by Business Wire are copyrighted. Any forms of copying other than an individual user's personal reference without express written permission is prohibited. Further distribution of these materials is strictly forbidden, including but not limited to, posting, emailing, faxing, archiving ina public database, redistributing via a computer network or in a printed form. See our Important Disclaimers and Legal Information. Questions or Comments?