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Sprint PCS Continues Aggressive Expansion of Largest All-Digital Nationwide PCS Network With Addition Of New Affiliates In 11 States New Affiliates will add key cities in Alabam, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Kansas, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Texas to the all-digital Sprint PCS Nationwide Network Kansas City, Mo., Jul. 29, 1998 -- Sprint PCS Chief Executive Officer Andrew Sukawaty today announced the continued expansion of the Sprint PCS network through several significant affiliation agreements that will bring Sprint PCS wireless service to key cities in 11 states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Kansas, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Texas. Sprint PCS has signed 10 affiliation agreements to date representing licensed PCS coverage of more than 24 million people in 16 states. Sprint PCS has signed new affiliation agreements with the following organizations:
In addition to covering key cities, Sprint PCS affiliates will be extending Sprint PCS service to major highways and connecting roads between affiliate markets and current and future Sprint PCS markets. The majority of affiliate markets will operate like every Sprint PCS market nationwide, using the same network hardware, PCS phones, marketing campaigns and pricing structures. Consumers and businesses will see little difference between markets operated by Sprint PCS and those operated by an affiliate. "Our service is already available to consumers and businesses in most major cities across the country, making Sprint PCs the nation's largest all-digital nationwide PCS provider," Sukawaty said. "With the launch of the remaining major markets like Chicago, Houston and Atlanta, just around the corner, the continued expansion of our existing markets, and the rapid addition of these new affiliates, our customers will be able to enjoy the convenience and benefit of 100 percent digital Sprint PCS service in even more places." Sprint PCS continues to negotiate affiliations agreements to bring Sprint PCS service to other key regions across the country. Sprint PCS affiliation agreements call for each affiliate company to construct an all-digital, CDMA (Cod Division Multiple Access) wireless network, the majority of which will operate on the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) PCS licenses owned by Sprint PCS and Sprint Corporation. Each company will operate and market their network as Sprint PCS service, leveraging the branding and marketing programs of Sprint PCS. "The 10 affiliates we've announced to date, combined with our aggressive network construction and nationwide expansion reinforces our leadership position nationally and in key regions and states across the country," said Bernie Bianchino, chief business development officer for Sprint PCS. "When our affiliates begin launching service, the benefits of our 100 percent digital, 100 percent PCS nationwide service will be available in markets where wireless competition has never existed - making consumers and businesses the real winners." Through these agreement, every affiliate will have the opportunity to benefit from Sprint PCS' relationships with key infrastructure and phone manufacturers, and national retail distribution partners. In addition, affiliates will be able to utilize the PCS network and customer care support assets of Sprint PCS including 24-hour network management and monitoring via the Sprint PCS National Network Operations Control Center; billing, voicemail and prepaid platforms; and Sprint PCS Customer Care. Sprint PCS has the largest 100 percent digital, 100 percent PCS nationwide wireless network in the United States, already serving 156 metropolitan markets which include more than 4,000 cities and communities across the country. Sprint PCS, together with its affiliates and Sprint Corporation, has licensed PCS coverage of nearly 270 million people in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Sprint PCS is a partnership of Sprint Corporation, Tele-Communications, Inc. (TCI), Cox Communications, Inc. and Comcast Corporation. For more information, visit the Sprint PCS web site at http://www.sprintpcs.com.
PEGASO TELECOMUNICACIONES Consortium Welcomes New Partners as Plans Progress for Offering Nationwide CDMA Services in Mexico Consortium Increases Equity Commitments to US$400 Million for Network Buildout and Operation MEXICO CITY, Jul. 21, 1998 -- PEGASO TELECOMUNICACIONES, S.A. de C.V. has expanded its partnership for nationwide digital wireless network services and increased its equity commitments to US$400 million through the addition of four new consortium members -- GRUPO TELEVISA, Citicorp Equity Capital - Latin America, AIG-GE Capital Latin America Infrastructure Fund, and Nissho Iwai Corporation. The PEGASO TELECOMUNICACIONES consortium was formed by GRUPO PEGASO and QUALCOMM Incorporated to participate in Mexico's Personal Communications Services (PCS) auctions, and was subsequently awarded nine 1900 MHz licenses to provide nationwide mobile PCS and Wireless Local Loop (WLL) services throughout Mexico. The new equity commitments will contribute to funding the deployment of a nationwide cdmaOne™ (IS-95 Code Division Multiple Access) network, including the cost of license acquisition, equipment purchases and operating expenses. In the coming months, the consortium expects to finalize agreements to secure additional funding through a combination of vendor financing, bank debt and high-yield debt. Recently, GTE Corporation signed an agreement under which GTE will provide its expertise in deploying, launching, marketing and operating the nationwide network. GTE will immediately appoint technical and marketing managers responsible for aiding Pegaso in the network roll-out and the business plan. In addition, the consortium awarded QUALCOMM a contract to supply US$650 million in infrastructure equipment and related program management and deployment services, while Alcatel will provide microwave transmission equipment, switches and related deployment services. The consortium has begun the nationwide deployment and expects to offer commercial service in major cities in early 1999.
Mexico's Unefon Selects Nortel (Northern Telecom) to Supply US$700 Million Fixed Wireless Network Mexico City, Jul. 7, 1998 -- UNEFON, Mexico's new provider of fixed and mobile telephone services, has selected Nortel (Northern Telecom), a leading global integrated communications products and network provider, for the supply of equipment and services for the planning, construction, implementation and maintenance of a fixed wireless access network across Mexico using advanced CDMA digital wireless technology. UNEFON, through its subsidiary Sistemas Profesionales de Comunicacion, S.A. de C.V. ("SPC"), and Nortel have signed a commitment letter which is approximately US$700 million over five years. This includes the US$590 million commitment announced by UNEFON on July 3, 1998, and reflects fixed network equipment, terminals and other related services. The project targets providing telephone access to 1.5 million people throughout Mexico, and could eventually grow to support Unefon's plans to reach more than two million subscribers in year 2003. UNEFON also announced that on June 30, 1998, it paid the amount of Ps.602.8 million (US$67 million). This payment constituted the 20 percent up front payment (inclusive of value added tax), for the concession of radio spectrum awarded pursuant to the official results of the spectrum bid published by the COFETEL (Federal Commission of Telecommunications) on May 18, 1998. "UNEFON expects to be a major provider of fixed wireless telephone services in households and small businesses, focused on the middle-low and low social economic levels that represent the vast majority of the Mexican population," said Javier Sarro, CEO of UNEFON. "Nortel's fixed wireless access solutions will help us to fulfill our objective of providing modern, affordable telephone services to the people of Mexico," Mr. Sarro added. "Nortel's cutting edge technology and its proven track record in deploying large scale fixed wireless access networks were decisive factors in our selection of Nortel as UNEFON's fixed equipment network provider." All network operations and maintenance staff will receive on-the-job training from Nortel during the construction, installation, and testing of UNEFON's network. Nortel will provide significant assistance in the operation, administration and maintenance of the system for two years. UNEFON employees will receive additional continuous on-the-job training during this early operational phase. "This network, based on CDMA technology, will have the benefit of using Nortel's Proximity solution for fixed wireless access, using digital radio instead of copper wires to reduce the time and costs related to the construction of the network. By selecting a cost effective fixed wireless access network, UNEFON will help universalize telephone access in the country and strengthen Mexico's position as a global economic power," said Dan Hunt, president, Nortel CALA (Caribbean and Latin America). "Mexico's Communications and Transportation Secretary ("SCT") has done an outstanding job in pursuing its market liberalization goals and orchestrating the completion of the frequency allocation auction in a timely fashion," said Gian Carlo Pecchioni, president, Nortel de Mexico. "The success of these initiatives ensures a competitive telecommunications environment in Mexico and consequently access to the most advanced technology by the Mexican people." With a total investment of over US$1 billion during the next five years, UNEFON plans to offer its services to an estimated market of 10 million households that do not have access to existing telephony services, offering basic phone services at competitive prices. Mr. Sarro pointed out UNEFON's strong business platform to efficiently reach its target market using a unique nation-wide distribution network to sign-up customers, distribute phones, service its clients, and provide billing and collection, as well as advertising and promotional services. Additionally, the company has immediate nationwide access to different sites to deploy the network radio base stations and switching facilities efficiently and rapidly. UNEFON and its subsidiary Sistemas Profesionales de Comunicacion, S.A. de C.V. (SPC) were organized to build a nationwide wireless network to provide fixed and mobile basic telephone services to the middle-low and low segments of the population in Mexico. UNEFON's goal is to become one of the leading providers of local telephone services in Mexico and America.
Vendor News Samsung Electronics Exports CDMA WLL Fixed Phones to Russia SEOUL, Korea, Jul. 30, 1998 – CDMA is now the world standard for Wireless local loop (WLL), and the market is growing steadily. In step with this trend, Samsung Electronics made over US $20 million in contracts to export CDMA WLL Fixed Phones to Vladikavkaz, Bryansk and Vladivostok in Russia. The company expects additional orders to Russia and plans to expand exports to existing markets in the Americas. The CDMA WLL Fixed Phones (model: SCW-F200) being exported to Russia are in the CDMA Cellular Band (800MHz). Conventional sing-line phones provide voice services only, but the SCW-F200 offers the capability to handle short message service, voice mail and text data. The new Samsung product is the first that gives users the best of both worlds: the call quality of wired networks with the mobility of wireless networks. The SCW-F200 can be used on a WLL system that wirelessly connects subscribers to a wired network base station. It also can access existing CDMA wireless networks, thereby offering the user with the same functions a regular cellular phone would. The fixed terminal can be hooked up to either a PC or a regular facsimile machine to send and receive text data. Other value-added features include short message service, voice mail and telephone number editing. Moreover, the SCW-F200 uses a 4-line LCD and provides the same functions as a wired network, including conference calls and call waiting. Russia and Eastern Europe plan to expand their WLL networks, which are used to access wired networks. Subscribers use mobile handsets to connect with WLL base stations at distances ranging from 2 to 20 kilometers (depending upon terrain). This network expansion is expected to grow to at least 10 million new subscriber lines over the next 5 years. WLLs are easier to install than regular wired networks, and
the unit cost per line is very low. These advantages are attracting
both developing countries with little or no infrastructure
as well as advanced countries that are seeking to expand existing
capacity. With the export of WLL Fixed Phones, Samsung Electronics is in a position to offer buyers a total solution to their communication needs, including CDMA systems and supporting hardware.
Qualcomm Wins $650 Million Pact To Build Wireless Network In Mexico SAN DIEGO -- Wireless-communications technology firm Qualcomm Inc. Monday said it received a three-year contract to supply $650 million of infrastructure equipment and deployment services for a mobile Personal Communication Services, or PCS, and wireless services network in Mexico. The contract was awarded by Pegaso PCS, which is a unit of Pegaso Telecommunicaciones SA de CV. Qualcomm (QCOM) said it has already received purchase orders for more than $200 million in equipment and services as part of the first two phases of the code division multiple access, or CDMA, network rollout. The equipment purchase will be financed by Qualcomm. Commercial services are scheduled to begin next year. Pegaso Telecommunicaciones, formed by a group including Qualcomm and Grupo Pegaso, will also own Pegaso Communicaciones y Sistemas, which was awarded nine licenses to provide mobile PCS, or personal communications services, and wireless local loop services throughout Mexico. The group is negotiating with other companies to expand the partnership.
IFR Systems Inc. Signs CDMA Production Software License With Qualcomm WICHITA, Kan., Jul. 13, 1998 -- IFR Systems Inc. Monday announced that it has entered into a royalty-bearing license agreement with QUALCOMM Inc. that gives IFR the right to use and continue to develop QUALCOMM's proprietary software for production testing of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA handsets. The software is used by QUALCOMM to produce a wide range of CDMA products, including the latest Q phone. "We are developing automatic CDMA test systems based on the QUALCOMM software. This will give handset manufacturers total confidence in the capabilities of IFR's test instruments as well as the benefit of international support through our worldwide service network," said Alfred H. Hunt III, president and chief executive officer of IFR Systems. James W. Silk, program manager, technology transfer -- licensing at QUALCOMM, said: "This agreement benefits QUALCOMM, IFR and the growing CDMA manufacturing community. Rather than having to write their own test software, CDMA handset manufacturers will now have access to a professional test system from an internationally respected supplier." Hunt explained that when combined with IFR and other test instruments, the QUALCOMM software performs IS-98A parametric testing, and allows fully automatic testing of completed handsets, including the critical intermodulation immunity check, which is essential for satisfactory handset operation. He said that the production software also includes calibration capabilities to optimize test-system accuracy by compensating for cellular equipment errors and external losses. IFR Systems is a leading designer and manufacturer of electronic test instruments for wireless and fiber optic communications, optical fibers, avionics and general test and measurement applications.
Lucent Technologies and Repeater Technologies Sign Sales Referral Agreement for CDMA Repeaters SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jul. 13, 1998 -- Repeater Technologies today announced a three year sales referral agreement with Lucent Technologies Inc. Designating the Over-the-Air 1900 CDMA Network Repeater as the solution for Repeater hybrid networks. No financial terms were disclosed. Under the terms of the agreement, Lucent Technologies will, on a non-exclusive basis, refer global service operators to Repeater Technologies when the requirements call for repeater hybrid networks. Lucent will provide complete proposals, including RF design, integrating Repeater Technologies Network Repeaters with Lucent CDMA wireless infrastructure, giving CDMA service operators the potential to lower initial build-out costs over conventional deployments in suburban, rural and rural highway coverage areas. Repeater Technologies has demonstrated the possible effectiveness of repeater hybrid networks for CDMA systems with its patent-=pending diversity feature. The OA1900C NR constitutes the first commercially available CDMA repeater offering 6.3 watts output power, which features receive diversity and maintains the extended battery talk-time for the subscriber. "We are pleased to offer CDMA carriers a new choice in network build-out. Where coverage is the primary driver for a CDMA carrier, then repeater hybrid networks may provide a low cost alternative," said Cindy Christy, Lucent Technologies vice president of product management. "Lucent has an excellent track record, and we are excited to team with Lucent in the build-out of CDMA networks," according to Ken Kenitzer, Repeater Technologies president and chief executive officer. "This relationship will enable CDMA carriers to achieve a cost effective network deployment for coverage." Repeater Technologies invented the diversity option for over-the-air CDMA repeaters with a patent now pending and invented an patented linked repeaters. The company is a total repeater solution provider offering over-the-air and linked Network Repeaters, RepeaterNet network management software and RepeaterCAD RF engineering design tools and services.
Industry's Most Advanced Chipset Delivers Highest Data Rate and Longest Standby Times Tokyo, Jul. 9, 1998 -- In another example of consistently meeting customer demands and leading the marketplace, QUALCOMM Incorporated today announced the on-time shipment of samples for its fifth-generation chipset including the MSM3000™ single-chip Mobile Intermediate Frequency (IF) chipset. The new low-power chipset and software solution enables design of small form-factor handsets with very long stand-by times ad support for much higher data-rate services. Featuring data rates up to 86.4 kbps, a new microprocessor architecture, enhanced sleep controller and several other new features, the MSM3000 continues the high standards set by QUALCOMM for integrated, single-chip solutions for manufacturers. The high data rates will be supported by IS-95B compliant infrastructure and enable effective use of handsets for a new breed of Internet applications with fast packet switched access to databases, e-mail and web browsing. The new IFT3000 and IFR3000 are the first chips incorporating the complete IF functionality for a Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) handset, from digital baseband converters to Automatic Gain Control (AGC), offering an area reduction of 45% over previous IF solutions and substantially lower power consumption. The MSM3000 interfaces directly with the IFT3000 and IFR3000, and with an RF front end, makes up the system hardware necessary for an entire IS-95A or IS-95B CDMA compliant subscriber unit. Coupled with QUALCOMM's superior software and after-market support, QUALCOMM's ASIC Products Division delivers the most comprehensive CDMA solution available. "As predicted and on schedule, we are shipping samples of our new MSM3000, IFT3000 and IFR3000 CDMA chipset enabling our customers to continue their fast-paced development of new highly optimized CDMA products. QUALCOMM has again delivered a superior solution with higher performance, lower power consumption and more versatille capabilities than our competitors. This is an important step in allowing our customers to design even more feature rich CDMA handset and data products with confidence," said Donald Schrock, president of QUALCOMM's ASIC Products Division. The MSM3000 includes highly optimized CDMA building blocks, an ARM7TDMI(R) core MCU and several DSP cores integrated onto a single chip. The IFT3000 and IFR3000 integrate all previous IF components and provide a new power control feature, allowing dynamic power control of individual function blocks using a new Serial Bus Interface (SBI) for control by MSM3000. Target applications include subscriber units for multi-mode cellular and PCS handset and data communications devices. "QUALCOMM's commitment to meeting its deadlines and delivering superior high performance products helps us meet our own customers' demands. Our relationship with QUALCOMM has been built on a sense of trust and reliability in satisfying our needs in producing world-class products for consumers," said Mr. Ki Tae Lee, senior vice president and general manager, Wireless Terminals Division, Samsung Electronics. The new SuperFinger™ demodulator architecture in MSM3000 supports simultaneous demodulation of up to six or eight channels, depending on rate-set used, for a maximum speed of 86.4 kbps. The data capabilities are optimized for typical client-server, e-mail and web-browsing applications. The SuperFinger architecture uses a minimum of silicon real estate for very cost-effective and low power implementation. With the introduction of ARM7TDMI, the MSM family gets a higher performance microcontroller with lower power consumption and smaller relative compiled code size. To facilitate software development, the ARM peripherals have been customized by QUALCOMM to facilitate in-phone debugging capabilities of production handsets. The existing MSM code base and RTOS has been ported to the ARM ensuring the smooth migration and fast implementation of new differentiated services and user interfaces. The IFT3000 includes Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs), IF mixer for uncovering analog baseband to IF, Tx power control through 85 dB dynamic range AGC, programmable PLL for generating Tx IF frequency and a general purpose Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) with multiple inputs. The IFR3000 includes Rx power control through 90 dB dynamic range AGC, IF mixer for down converting IF to analog baseband and ADC for converting analog baseband to digital baseband. "With our extensively tested chipset and software products and technical support, customers are guaranteed timely high-quality results without sacrificing flexibility to add their own innovations. The MSM3000 combined with IFT3000 and IFR3000 is the first CDMA single-chip baseband and fully integrated IF solution for any cellular or PCS standard supporting data rates that exceed 64 kbps enabling very long stand-by times. We are delivering a carefully developed in close interaction with our customers worldwide," said Johan Lodenius, vice president of marketing for QUALCOMM's ASIC Products Division. The MSM3000, IFT3000, IFR3000 and software features:
The chipset will be manufactured by several world-class foundries to ensure security of supply. Production quantities are expected in late 1998.
Nortel (Northern Telecom), Mobility Canada Demonstrate Fastest Data Rate on Commercial IS-95 cdmaOne System Toronto - Nortel (Northern Telecom) today publicly demonstrated that high-speed delivery of data over wireless networks can be accomplished using existing cdmaOne networks. Nortel, along with wireless operator Bell Mobility, a Mobility Canada member company, will demonstrate high-speed circuit switched Internet access at speeds up to 57.6 kilobits per second over Bell Mobility's commercial CDMA network from a terminal at the Comdex technology exposition in Toronto, July 8-10, 1998. Until now, no cdmaOne networks at speeds higher than 14.4 kbps. "The ability to send data at up to 57.6 kbps provides operators with the means to offer mission critical wireless IP services over their existing networks," said Richard Lowe, vice-president and general manager, CDMA Wireless Networks, Nortel. "As the Internet's popularity and usage have exploded in recent years, wireless subscribers want comparable features, functionality and speed in their data delivery." "High-speed wireless data capability will allow us to meet the needs of our most demanding customers as well as differentiate ourselves from other operators who have less robust data offerings," said Brian O'Shaughnessy, Vice-president, technology development, Bell Mobility. "Especially attractive is the ability to provide customers with wireless data solutions over our current CDMA voice network." "This demonstration is proof that higher speed data capabilities exist through today's technology," said Lowe. "This also provides a glimpse of our evolution toward third-generation wireless which is presently underway. Our 3G-ready cdmaOne platform will allow our customers to migrate smoothly to 3G while still being able to leverage their existing network infrastructure investment." This high-speed data initiative is a part of a $Cdn 60 million research program announced earlier this year by Mobility Canada. Under this initiative, Nortel and Mobility Canada will pursue the development of multimedia services and applications. This demonstration further supports Nortel's commitment to webtone and the advancement of wireless IP networks. Nortel recently announced it would conduct 3G trials in 1998, which will allow for even faster data rates while protecting an operator's current infrastructure investment.
Noise Com Updates CATS-98A CDMA Automated Test Software Paramus, NJ, Jul. 1, 1998 -- Noise Com releases version 2.1.1 of its CDMA Automated Test Software (CATS-98A) to provide unparalleled testing of mobile receivers and transmitters, as specified in IS-98A and J-STD-018. CATS-98A integrates Noise Com's Wireless Impairment System (WIS-98A) with a base station simulator for comprehensive and accurate testing of CDMA-based mobile phones. Version 2.1.1 enhancements include:
All CATS-98A customers automatically receive this new version of the software as part of Noise Com's ongoing software development services. CATS-98A simplifies complex mobile phone tests including demodulation under additive while Gaussian noise (AWGN) and multipath fading conditions, and single tone desensitization plus intermodulation distortion in the presence of interference signals. Based on Windows NT and C++, the CATS-98A program architecture is both flexible and modular, making it easy to add new test modules and upgrades. CATS-98A controls each instrument in the WIS test system via the GPIB interface. It even permits calibration to include consideration of RF cable losses in the test system. The Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) has selected Noise Com's integrated CATS-98A software for its CDMA Certification Program.
Motorola CIG Wins First CDMA Digital Mobile Network Contract in the Democratic Republic of Congo Arlington Heights, Jul. 1, 1998 - Motorola, Inc.'s Cellular Infrastructure Group (CIG) today has been awarded a contract to add Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA -- now called cdmaOne ™ ) digital cellular phone technology to an existing analog network in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Motorola CIG said the contract with Telecel Congo Sprl., an affiliate of Telecel International Ltd. -- a leading international cellular telephone operator -- is its first for cdmaOne technology in the DRC. Motorola CIG will begin deployment of Telecel's cdmaOne network before the end of the year. Commercial service for as many as 15,000 subscribers in the city of Kinshasa, the capital of the DRC, is scheduled for the first quarter of 1999. "Our ten-year association with Motorola has been a major contributing factor in Telecel's dominance in the African wireless market," said Joseph Gatt, President and co-founder of Telecel. "We launched a Motorola-supplied cdmaOne network in Zambia -- the first in Africa -- last year, and Motorola has worked hard to provide the best possible service. The total cost of Telecel's cdmaOne expansion in Kinshasa will amount to roughly $20 million. This is a substantial investment for us but we are confident that with Motorola's support and expertise, this upgrade will prove to be painless and profitable." As part of the expansion, CIG will install its state-of-the-art SC ™ 9600 cdmaOne base station equipment in Kinshasa. Motorola CIG's high-capacity EMX (R) 2500 (Electronic Mobile Exchange) switch is an integral part of the network enhancement project. "We applaud Telecel for demonstrating its progressive vision by choosing to bring our cdmaOne service to its customers in the DRC," Gene O'Rourke, senior director and general manager of Motorola's Emerging Markets Cellular Infrastructure Division, said. "Telecel subscribers will be the first in the DRC to experience the many benefits of digital cdmaOne cellular service, including enhanced call quality and security, improved coverage and capacity, and longer battery life." Telecel Congo SPRL, a subsidiary of Telecel International Ltd., is the Democratic Republic of Congo's leader in cellular telecommunications. The firm has been operational in Kinshasa for over ten years and serves subscribers in five Congolese cities. Telecel International was the first cellular operator in Africa and is now the market leader among African wireless providers. The firm operates networks in eight countries: Congo (DRC), Burundi, Guinea, Madagascar, Central African Republic, Cote d'Ivoire, Zambia and Zimbabwe. These networks provide full-service cellular voice communication facilities and employ sophisticated systems enabling voice mail, on-demand fax distribution, internet access, world-wide "one-number service," and roaming. Each of Telecel's operations are interconnected by a satellite network. This network is run by AfriLink, a wholly owned subsidiary. The AfriLink satellite network acts as a gateway through which the company can route traffic to, from and between Telecel's cellular operations. Among the many termination points in AfriLink's network are cities that were heretofore unserved by any carrier. All systems are installed, operated and maintained by Telecel personnel, the majority of whom are Africans.
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