International Industry Association Touts Continued Growth

COSTA MESA, Calif., Dec. 18, 2000 - Building on its strong global presence in the wireless and Internet communities, the CDMA Development Group (CDG) today announced its worldwide growth, adding 19 new members to its roster.

The CDG is a non-profit international trade association formed to foster the worldwide evolution and implementation of code division multiple access (CDMA) wireless technology. Currently, there are more than 71 million worldwide mobile consumers utilizing CDMA technology.

"We are extremely pleased with the CDG's robust growth, which underscores CDMA wireless technology's popularity among businesses and consumer markets," said Perry LaForge, executive director of the CDG. "Our membership continues to grow and evolve - we look forward to the contributions of our new members."

Following are the members that recently joined the CDG:

• 3G Cellular, Inc. - develops and manufactures innovative and affordable voice, data and multimedia solutions in wireless communications
• Acterna - offers a broad, integrated portfolio of products and services to optimize communications systems and networks for local and global customers
• AirPrime Incorporated - is a venture-backed company focusing on the OEM marketplace for next-generation CDMA modem cards used on worldwide PCS networks
• Airvana Inc. - is building infrastructure to deliver next-generation Wireless Multimedia and Internet services
• BellSouth International - is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BellSouth Corporation offering telecommunications products and services in markets outside the United States, and serving more than 18 million customers in 16 countries in Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
• Ditrans Corporation - is a subscriber unit vendor based in California
• GTRAN, Inc. - designs, develops and markets high-speed data transceiver engines for Fiber Optic and Wireless Markets
• LinkAir - is the developer of LAS-CDMA (Large Area Synchronized Code Division Multiple Access)-a patented third and fourth generation (3G and 4G) evolution wireless technology designed to advance the performance and capacity of wireless telecommunications systems.
• Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) - a premier telecom company of India providing world class telecom services and keeping customer's delight as its prime focus
• Novatel Wireless - develops wireless system solutions for mobile and fixed environments
• Operadora Unefon S.A. de C.V. - is Mexico's largest radio spectrum holder providing the capacity to deliver communication, information and entertainment services to all Mexican homes
• ParkerVision, Inc. - is a designer and developer of breakthrough wireless technology and state of the art audio-visual production equipment
• Pixo - is a leading developer of a wireless software platform and services for wireless phone manufacturers, carriers, and content providers
• Schema Ltd. - is a leading provider of network optimization and management solutions for telecommunication companies worldwide
• Shyam Telelink Limited - is an operator in India
• Tantivy Communications, Inc. - is a start-up company, focused on providing wireless Internet access equipment within the framework of the existing Cellular/PCS infrastructure
• Transcept - designs and manufactures innovative and cost-effective RF distribution products that enable wireless operators to utilize existing infrastructure and surplus bandwidth (cable, fiber and microwave) to establish wireless networks
• Willtech, Inc. - provides operators and manufacturers with test equipment and mobile Internet solutions based on CDMA
• Winphoria Networks, Inc. - is focused on designing mobile wireless infrastructure software and solutions to support the next-generation wireless central office