Industry News

Central Wireless Partnership Launches RepeaterHybrid Network Coverage of Interstate With Lucent Technologies and Repeater Technologies

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 24, 1998 -- Central Wireless Partnership today announced it has launched commercial coverage along a 70-mile stretch of Interstate 5 in California based on a RepeaterHybrid™ Network from Lucent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LU) and Repeater Technologies.
The RepeaterHybrid Network, operated by the PCS carrier, consists of eight OA1900C Network Repeaters provided by Repeater Technologies and four PCS CDMA Minicells supplied by Lucent Technologies. According to Repeater Technologies, this is the first application of two CDMA repeaters in a series off of one BTS sector.

Additionally, Repeater Technologies has supplied its advanced RepeaterNet NMS™, giving Central Wireless the ability to monitor and access all of its repeaters from a central control center with a user-friendly graphical interface.

"Repeater Technologies has lived up to its promise of engineering for us a cost effective means of covering long stretches of highway. This deployment paves the way for the continued use of RepeaterHybrid Networks in the rural and suburban portions of our BTAs," commented David S. Nelson, general manager of Central Wireless Partnerships.

"The I-5 deployment demonstrates the feasibility of using RepeaterHybrid Networks to provide a novel design for the deployment of CDMA carriers where coverage is the driver," said Cindy K. Christy, product management, project management and product marketing vice president of Lucent Technologies AMPS/PCS.

Lucent Technologies recently signed a three-year sales referral agreement with Repeater Technologies designating the Over-the-Air 1900 CDMA Network Repeater as a solution for RepeaterHybrid Networks.

"We congratulate Central Wireless on its success in providing CDMA coverage to the California Central Valley and on its foresight in choosing a RepeaterHybrid Network design to accomplish their interstate highway coverage objectives," commented Ken Kenitzer, president and CEO of Repeater Technologies. "We are pleased to have been able to team so successfully with Lucent and CWP in bringing to fruition this cost-effective CDMA solution."

Simply Say The Word - New Samsung/Sprint PCS CDMA Phone Lets Your Voice Do The Dialing

Available Exclusively Through Sprint PCS on the Nation's Only 100 Percent Digital, 100 Percent PC Nationwide Network

DALLAS, Sept. 15, 1998 -- Lose that little black book, retire your rolodex, sidestep the speed dial. The Sprint PCS/Samsung SCH-2000 lets you work the wonders of wireless communications with the simplest of tools: your voice. The SCH-2000 is the world's first Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) PCS phone that allows users to call up to 20 locations using their voice to dial instead of manually centering the number.

"The new voice-dial phone provides superior clarity and value with the ultimate in easy-to-use features," said Chuck Levine, chief sales and marketing officer for Sprint PCS. "This phone is a perfect fit for Sprint PCS. It's clear and simple. We're excited to bring consumers and businesses across the country this first-of-its-kind digital wireless phone."

"This phone makes it easier than ever to stay in touch with your family, your friends, and your business associates," said Peter Skarzynski, vice president of wireless sales and marketing for STA's Wireless Terminals division. "Just say the name and the phone takes care of the rest. Using this phone with Sprint PCS' outstanding nationwide service lets you forget about numbers and keeps you focused on what's important - clear communication."

The SCH-2000 features a voice memo function, allowing users to record a personal note or reminder. The phone also features a vibrating ringer for incoming calls. It also has additional standard features such as text messaging and caller ID.

The SCH-2000 weighs only 5.4 oz, and is less than five inches long. The unit has a five-line display and an active removable flip. With a standard lithium ion battery, it features up to 2.5 hours of talk time or 35 hours of standby time. With an extended lithium ion battery, the handset provides up to 4 hours of talk time or 55 hours of standby time. This easy-to-use handset is available exclusively from Sprint PCS and has a suggested retail price of $179.99.

Spring PCS awarded Samsung Telecommunications America a $600 million contract in 1996 to supply Sprint PCS CDMA PCS phones for use on the company's all-digital, nationwide wireless network.

Spring PCS has the largest 100 percent digital, 100 percent PCS nationwide wireless network in the United States, already serving 159 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 Announces Availability of New QUALCOMM QCP-1920 PCS Phone

Kansas City, MO., Sept 10, 1998 -- Sprint PCS today announced the latest addition to its extensive line of 100 percent digital wireless PCS phones, the QCP-1920 manufactured by QUALCOMM. The phone has a suggested retail price of $99.99 and is packaged with a standard Lithium Ion battery and desktop charger. The !QCP-1920 single-band phone is available at Sprint PCS stores and other retailers in the Spring PCS nationwide wireless network.

The versatile QCP-1920 delivers all the benefits of the Sprint PCS nationwide network, including superior voice clarity and call security across the country. Features include voicemail, caller ID, call waiting, ringer mute, three-way calling and more.

The QUALCOMM QCP-1920 includes a standard Lithium Ion battery that provides approximately four hours of continuous talk-time and approximately 80 hours of stand-by time. For added flexibility in call answering, the phone offers a choice of five ringer types.

"We are very pleased to add the QUALCOMM QCP-1920 to our extensive line of CDMA PCS phones," said Phil Garrison, vice president and general manager of subscriber equipment for Sprint PCS. "We continue to team with top-notch manufacturers to offer our customers the benefits of the 100 percent digital Sprint PCS nationwide wireless network packaged in a feature-rich, value-oriented PCS phone."

Sprint PCS has the largest 100 percent digital, 100 percent PCS nationwide wireless network in the United States, already serving 159 metropolitan markets that include more than 4,000 cities and communities nationwide. Sprint PCS, together with its affiliates and Sprint Corporation, has licensed PCS coverage of nearly 260 million people in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Vendor News

Utah Operator Selects Wireless Network Solution from Nortel Networks UBTA to Offer Wireline, Wireless Services from Nortel Networks DMS-100 Wireless Switch

DALLAS, Sept. 30, 1998 -- UBTA Communications, an independent operating company (IOC) offering wireline telephone service in Utah, has selected Nortel Networks to upgrade its network to also provide wireless services under a three-year US$ 6.6 million contract. UBTA, which has approximately 4,000 customers, will add Nortel Networks' flexible DMS-100 Wireless switch to handle its wireline telephone traffic.

The versatile switch will also support 800 MHz analog and TDMA networks as well as a cdmaOne (IS-95 CDMA) 1900 MHz network operated by its wireless subsidiary, Uintah Basin Electronic Telecommunication (UBET). As part of the contract with Nortel Networks, UBET will replace its existing analog 800 MHz base stations with Nortel's DualMode Radio base stations and deploy CDMA base stations for a 1900 MHz system. UBTA is the first company to commercially deploy TDMA service off the DMS-100 Wireless switch as well as one of the first operators to offer analog, TDMA and CDMA in the same market. This signals the continued growth of CDMA in rural locations using the Nortel DMS-100 Wireless.

The DMS-100 Wireless switch elegantly integrates wireless and wireline services, providing a number of features that can potentially increase revenue. The switch supports simultaneous and sequential ringing at multiple phones and sharing of a common voice mailbox between a wireless and wireline phone. The operator will also benefit since switching costs are spread between wireless and wireline applications, without the addition of costly platforms, creating operational savings.

"The seamless integration of wireless and wireline services off a single switch helps us better position our company for the future," said Bruce Todd, general manager, UBTA Communications. "By deploying Nortel Networks' DMS-100 Wireless we are able to look at additional offerings down the road as well as address the needs of our customers today."

"Nortel Networks' DMS-100 Wireless switch continues to win over IOCs," said Maureen Patterson, vice president, sales, Wireless Networks. "UBET will be the first IOC to simultaneously switch analog, TDMA and CDMA networks along with an existing wireline business."

"Nortel Networks' work with UBTA continues a successful relationship," said Patricia Rooney, director, IOC sales, Public Carrier Networks, Nortel Networks. "Our association with UBTA, which dates back to the early 1980s, remains strong today as we deliver the features and services that are most desired by operators."

World's First RepeaterHybrid Network Activated By Lifecom® And Repeater Technologies

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 24, 1998 -- Repeater Technologies, in a joint press conference with Lifecom and the CDMA Development Group (CDG), today announced the commercial operation of the world's first RepeaterHybrid™ Network (RHN). It is the first CDMA network in the world to have a ratio of four repeaters to every base station – a total of 24 repeaters and six base stations. Lifecom, St. Cloud, Minn., launched its commercial system here today providing coverage to St. Cloud and the surrounding area.

Lifecom outlined the savings it achieved with an RHN architecture while Repeater Technologies explained their role as the infrastructure providers for Lifecom. CDG discussed the significance of deploying repeaters in cdmaOne* networks in rural areas.

"We achieved the largest PCS RF footprint in the St. Cloud BTA at the lowest possible cost with the RepeaterHybrid Network architecture," stated William O. Casto, Lifecom's general manager. "We realized a 60 percent savings to achieve our network coverage. I firmly believe I am now the lowest cost PCS operator in St. Cloud with the largest footprint."

"I want to acknowledge Lifecom's bold strategy in advancing the deployment of cdmaOne into rural areas by being the first to adopt repeaters as part of the core coverage area," commented Jim Takach, CDMA Development Group's Advanced Systems Team leader.
"Lifecom's network demonstrates that repeaters do work for cdmaOne and that a high ratio of repeaters to base stations is a sound network architecture for lowering the cost of deployment in rural areas."

"I believe Repeater Technologies has done an excellent job in pulling together all of the requirements to make RepeaterHybrid Networks a reality," asserted Ken Kenitzer, Repeater Technologies president and CEO. "The Lifecom network is proof positive that our patent-pending diversity repeater technology works and that we have the engineering know-how to design and the software to manage a RepeaterHybrid Network."

Repeater Technologies OA1900C Network Repeater™, with patent-pending diversity, constitutes the only repeater that can provide additional coverage to a CDMA network without degrading the performance of CDMA. RepeaterHybrid Networks were first introduced by Repeater Technologies in 1997 for CDMA networks.

RepeaterHybrid Networks are utilized in non-contiguous suburban areas, rural countryside and along rural highway settings when RF coverage is the primary driver and not capacity. With a combination of base stations and repeaters, base station count can drop by half for suburban or rural coverage and by two-thirds for rural highways over a traditional all base station deployment.

"RepeaterHybrid Networks allow a carrier to get optimized capacity and full coverage. The Lifecom commercial rollout of RHNs represents a major paradigm shift in deployment of CDMA infrastructure that reduces the cost," Kenitzer of Repeater Technologies additionally commented. "Rolling out cdmaOne networks cost effectively in rural areas constitutes a major breakthrough in infrastructure deployment and marks an industry milestone."

Repeater Technologies Introduces New Products, Software Features At PCS '98

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 24, 1998 -- Repeater Technologies, exhibiting at PCS '98 in Booth 1583, announces a series of new products and features for both the general and CDMA-specific RepeaterHybrid™ Network (RHN) marketplaces, including:
* the OA850C Network Repeater™ (NR);
* a second carrier option for its CDMA Network Repeaters;
* numeric paging for RepeaterNet™ network management software; and
* UL/CSA approval for the OA1900C NR, OA 800C NR and OA800SE NR.

New High-Power Network Repeater
The OA850C NR brings both high-power and patent-pending diversity to CDMA networks operating in the cellular band. The new 6.3-watt unit extends the link budget for base stations utilizing over-the-air repeaters, offering a gain of 65 dB to 95 dB with a 5 dB noise figure. The OA850C NR hits the product line alongside the existing 3-watt, non-diversity OA800C NR model, which is designed for in-building coverage and hole fill-in within CDMA networks. Now cellular operators can take advantage of RHNs for rollout of CDMA in remote suburban and rural areas and along rural highways.

New Growth Cabinet For Second Carrier
Designed for Repeater's OA1900C NR and OA850C NR, the cabinet option enables CDMA network providers to double the capacity of their RHNs when the demand warrants and to maintain their original RF footprints with 6.3 watts per carrier.

The new growth cabinet measures 16" x 14" x 11", the same as the existing OA1900C NR cabinet, making the cabinets visually appealing when installed next to one another; this is ideal for indoor applications. The only connections are between the two cabinets, allowing for vertical or horizontal mounting to the primary cabinet. No external connections are required, and all duplexing for the antennas are built-in to the primary cabinet. This is a field-upgrade product and can be added in the field when the demand for capacity is required.

RepeaterNet Management Software Now Supports Numeric Paging
The latest release of RepeaterNet management software adds a new feature that supports numeric paging. The new "Paging" feature enables the "Interrupt Driven Alarm" feature from the Network Repeater to first dial out to a maintenance technician whenever it senses an alarm. The test technician can then dial up the repeater remotely from a laptop, and RepeaterNet will verify the repeater's status. Secondly, the repeater will sequentially dial-up the master controller to log-in the alarms at the network operations center.

Repeater Technologies' Network Repeaters Receive UL/CSA Approval
The OA1900C NR, OA 800C NR and OA800SE NR have received UL/CSA approval, which means carriers can deploy their repeaters indoors with the assurance that the repeater meets respective safety standards.

"As a leader in repeater technology, we are working toward user-friendly, time-efficient and cost-effective solutions for network buildout," said Ken Kenitzer, president and CEO of Repeater Technologies. "The addition of these new products and software features is just another way we are improving the services PCS carriers can provide their subscribers."

Repeater Technologies Nets Contract With WirelessNorth For CDMA Repeaters

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 24, 1998 -- Repeater Technologies today announced that it has been awarded a three year exclusive contract valued at $3.25 million from WirelessNorth, a C through F Block PCS carrier, for its PCS CDMA network.

WirelessNorth is initiating a RepeaterHybrid™ Network (RHN) strategy for its 13 BTAs that represent 2.4 million POPS. After watching its neighboring carrier Lifecom® deploy a RHN successfully WirelessNorth was convinced of the value of the technology in serving rural highways and other low population density areas.

Deploying with CDMA repeaters constitutes a buildout trend with such PCS carriers as Lifecom, Clearnet, Intelos, Via Wireless and with infrastructure manufacturer Lucent Technologies. WirelessNorth will be investigating the use of RHNs to lower the cost of coverage in rural highway, rough terrain and small town situations. The carrier's near term plans include covering highways from the edge of the Lifecom BTA in Minnesota to Grand Forks, North Dakota plus several hundred miles of additional rural and feeder routes.

The new advanced OA1900C Network Repeater™ ranks as the first and only repeater offering a minimum of 6.3 watts output power and featuring field proven receive diversity. Receive diversity alleviates dropped calls, improves the Reverse Frame Error Rate, provides 3 dB more link budget and extended battery talk-time over a non-diversity repeater.

"Implementing a RepeaterHybrid Network is the only efficient and cost-effective way for us to deliver the coverage and capability for the many small towns in our markets and for 200 miles of interstate highways within our licensed territory," says Rick Rappé, president and CEO of WirelessNorth. "Plus our Lifecom neighbor already has tested and proven this deployment strategy."

"More and more PCS carriers like WirelessNorth are selecting a RHN strategy. WirelessNorth will be able to provide its customers in rural markets with reliable coverage at a fraction of the cost of an all base station deployment," said Ken Kenitzer, president and CEO of Repeater Technologies. "Repeaters can be an integral part of a network design for myriad of coverage situations."

QUALCOMM Receives Strong Initial Response for its CDMA New Fifth-generation Chipset and System Software -- Integrated Solution Seen of Significant Value to Handset Manufacturers Worldwide

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 24, 1998 -- QUALCOMM Incorporated today announced growing acceptance for its new fifth-generation Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) chipset and system software, with confirmed orders from handset manufacturers worldwide. The announcement follows the on-time shipment in July of samples of the company's fifth-generation chipset, including the MSM3000™ single-chip Mobile Station Modem™ (MSM™) and the IFT3000™ and IFR3000™ fully integrated Intermediate Frequency (IF) chipset.

The new low-power chipset and system software enables design of small form-factor handsets with very long stand-by times and support for much higher data-rate services, meeting the requirements of today's leading manufacturers of CDMA handsets.

As of September 19, 1998, orders for the MSM3000 CDMA chipset and system software have been confirmed from more than ten of the world's leading handset manufacturers based in Japan, Taiwan, United States, and including three based in Korea.

Commenting on the quick acceptance of the new-generation technology, QUALCOMM's ASIC Product Division President Donald Schrock said, "The quick adoption of the fifth-generation of our chipset indicates the real value of an integrated solution for handset manufacturers, and I'm especially pleased to see our partners adopting our new enhanced technology so soon after its design and initial testing. These manufacturers have recognized the significant benefits to be derived from a single-chip baseband solution and will be first to market with new handsets that feature lower power consumption and greater functionality. We look forward to working together to ensure that future generations of our technology provide the competitive edge our partners have come to expect from QUALCOMM."

Featuring data rates up to 86.4 kbps, a new microprocessor architecture and several new features, the MSM3000 chip 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 chipset is supported by a full-featured software product including functions for long stand-by times, IS-707 and IS-95B high data rates, PCS, roaming and more. All software has been extensively tested and debugged in QUALCOMM's CDMA laboratories and in the field, with multiple infrastructure providers' equipment, for solid CDMA performance customers can count on.

The MSM3000 chip interfaces directly with the IFT3000 and IFR3000, and with an RF front end, constitutes 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. The new IFT3000 and IFR3000 are the first chips incorporating the complete IF functionality for a CDMA handset, from digital baseband converters to Automatic Gain Control (AGC), offering an area reduction of 45 percent over previous IF solutions and substantially lower power consumption.

QUALCOMM and NEC Successfully Complete IS-634 Integration in Brazil -- New IS-634 Architecture Demonstrated on TELEBAHIA Celular's CDMA Network in Salvador, Bahia

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 24, 1998 -- QUALCOMM Incorporated announced the successful completion of a multi-vendor network test of the IS-634 interface in Brazil. QUALCOMM and NEC do Brazil performed the integration tests on TELEBAHIA Celular's cdmaOne™ (IS-95 Code Division Multiple Access) network in Salvador, Bahia, representing one of the first demonstrations of the IS-634 open system radio-switch interface within a commercial environment.

"We are proud to have reached this milestone in demonstrating the technical viability and outstanding performance of our IS-634 network architecture. This tremendous success is a result of the combined efforts of TELEBAHIA Celular, a leader in providing CDMA services in Brazil, QUALCOMM, the pioneer of CDMA technology and products, and NEC, the largest supplier of telecommunications systems in Brazil," said William Nolasco Barreto, general manager, Wireless Division for NEC do Brazil.

"Through our implementation of the IS-634 interface, we have demonstrated our commitment and ability to provide a variety of solutions for diverse markets," said Jim Edson, regional vice president of Latin American operations for QUALCOMM's Wireless Infrastructure Division. "Operators can now leverage their existing investments and remain flexible in their deployment options."

"TELEBAHIA Celular pioneered CDMA technology in Brazil, and we believe that open interface systems benefit both consumers and operators by further enhancing competition in the marketplace," said Pedro de Jesus Silva, of TELEBAHIA Celular. "We are very proud to have provided auxiliary infrastructure for this experience, and we have a network solution that will serve us well into the future."

The implementation of the IS-634 open interface standard in networks supplied by QUALCOMM and NEC offers operators additional flexibility in designing and deploying their CDMA networks. Open interface solutions enable operators to leverage their existing switching technology investments, specify products with the best technical capabilities, and realize the best value when selecting their switching and wireless access components.

The integration was completed using NEC's NEAX61(SIGMA) mobile switching center and QUALCOMM's QCore™ 22 Base Station Controllers and QCell™ base station equipment. More than 50 tests were successfully executed to test functions such as call processing, mobility management, supplementary services and hand-off functions, resulting in transparent service to consumers.

Motorola CIG First To Implement a Plain Paper Fax Solution for CDMA Fixed Wireless Networks

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 23, 1998 -- Solution to Be Demonstrated at PCS '98 Show in Orlando, Florida Motorola, Inc.'s Cellular Infrastructure Group (CIG) announced today it is the first cellular infrastructure provider to implement an end-to-end plain paper fax solution for CDMA fixed wireless digital cellular networks. The company's technology solution has already begun to be deployed on its WiLL® CDMA fixed wireless systems. Live demonstrations of the wireless fax capability will be among the highlights of Motorola CIG's exhibit at the Personal Communications Industry Association's annual PCS '98 Showcase which opened today.

CDMA, also known as cdmaOne™, stands for Code Division Multiple Access. Currently, there are over 12 million CDMA subscribers worldwide. Prior to today's announcement, the only option CDMA subscribers had to distribute wireless faxes was to connect their PCs to digital cellular phones and send information electronically. With Motorola CIG's new wireless local loop fax capability, CDMA WiLL® subscribers can send faxes wirelessly simply by connecting an off-the-shelf, standard Group 3 fax machine to a Motorola CIG WiLL® 800SC or 1900SC fixed wireless terminal.

Motorola CIG's CDMA WiLL® 800SC or 1900SC fixed wireless terminals provide dial tone and the ability to connect multiple extensions at a subscriber's residence or place of business. Traditional and cordless phones, answering machines, fax machines, PCs and laptop computers, and even pay phones and public calling offices can be connected to an 800SC or 1900SC fixed wireless terminal without special adapters. The analog fax capability takes the analog output of a standard fax machine and converts it into a digital fax signal, compatible with IS-707 (Interim Standard) air interface standard for digital fax communication.

According to John Thode, director of Motorola CIG's Wireless Access Systems Division, "In today's environment - where most businesses, and many personal residences, depend upon fax machines - it's critical for wireless operators to provide customers with fax service in order to compete with wireline. We are committed to enhancing our operators' portfolios of wireless offerings by developing industry-leading solutions such as the CDMA WiLL® fax service."

To enable the wireless paper fax capability, Motorola CIG's CDMA network equipment incorporates a High-Density Inter-working Unit (IWU) which provides the hardware and software needed to manage data transactions on CDMA cellular networks. The IWU, tailored for Motorola CIG by 3Com, has a smaller footprint and lower power consumption than previous versions. CDMA WiLL® subscribers can send and receive plain paper faxes at data rates up to 9.6Kbps.

Motorola CIG Announces a Simple Migration Path Toward Third Generation Cellular and PCS Systems

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 23, 1998 --While wireless operators await patiently the International Telecommunications Union's (ITU) decision on Third Generation (3G) standards, Motorola, Inc.'s Cellular Infrastructure Group (CIG) announced today it plans to offer Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) operators a high-speed data solution. The announcement was made during the Personal Communications Industry Association's annual PCS '98 Personal Communications Showcase.

By utilizing the IS-95B specification for CDMA networks, Motorola CIG will offer operators wireless data at 64 kilobits per second (Kbps). This early entry into high-speed packet data will accelerate the operators' opportunity for revenue generation using data applications and will provide a gradual, cost-effective migration toward 3G capabilities. CDMA is also known as cdmaOne™.

To meet the data needs of wireless operators, Motorola CIG has announced that its existing CDMA infrastructure equipment - from its mobile switch to its base stations - can be easily upgraded to both IS-95B and IS-95C. Motorola CIG is the only infrastructure vendor with plans to support IS-95B. Third generation systems based on IS-95C will use wider-band CDMA technology to deliver advanced wireless services, including toll-quality voice, high-speed data of up to two megabits per second in stationary environments, video and multimedia applications. But for operators who want to provide enhanced data solutions in the near term, IS-95B technology could provide a cost-effective way to incorporate high-speed data into their networks - potentially generating revenues a year sooner than would otherwise be achievable with IS-95C alone.

"As a leader in wireless data, we strongly believe that our customers should have a mechanism for entering the data market at the lowest cost possible. By providing operators an upgrade to the IS-95B technology, we can supply operators with some of the same high-speed data applications that 3G will offer - all through a simple software upgrade to their existing CDMA equipment," said Moe Grzelakowski, corporate vice president and general manager, Motorola CIG's Cellular Systems Group.

IS-634 Open Interface System is Launched by ChaseTel Using QUALCOMM and Alcatel Network Equipment -- Network Utilizes QUALCOMM Radio Access Equipment and Alcatel's Switching Platform

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 23, 1998 -- QUALCOMM Incorporated today announced the commercial launch of a cdmaOne™ (IS-95 Code Division Multiple Access) network utilizing the IS-634 open system radio-switch interface, which offers operators flexibility in designing their wireless networks for their particular price and performance needs. Chase Telecommunications, Inc. ("ChaseTel") is providing CDMA Personal Communications Services (PCS) in Chattanooga, Tenn. using QUALCOMM's radio access equipment and Alcatel's switching platform.

"Alcatel and QUALCOMM understand that operators need access to versatile products that can be adapted to meet specific market needs," said Larry Brittain, regional vice president of North American Operations for QUALCOMM's Wireless Infrastructure Division. "We are pioneering the implementation of open interface standards for CDMA networks so operators, like ChaseTel, can separate the evaluation of switching and CDMA access components, selecting the best combined CDMA network solution for their needs."

"We are extremely proud to be pioneering a new network architecture with QUALCOMM and Alcatel, who have worked closely with us to ensure a smooth launch and successful operation of the system," said Anthony Chase, chairman and president of ChaseTel. "As an operator, it's important to have the opportunity-and the technical freedom-to select top tier equipment suppliers that can best meet the needs of our customer base."

The network features QUALCOMM's QCore™ 22 base station controllers fully integrated with the Alcatel 1000 S12 switching center via the IS-634 open interface, as well as QCell™ base stations from QUALCOMM.

"Successful operators of wireless networks are demanding support of open interfaces, and we see a continued, growing demand for this type of solution," Joe Turgeon, assistant vice president of product marketing and sales for Alcatel's Mobile Switching Group. ChaseTel's advanced CDMA network will provide coverage to more than 300,000 potential customers in the Chattanooga area. ChaseTel is a C-Block license holder with 15 MHz PCS licenses in 11 Basic Trading Areas (BTAs) throughout Tennessee and parts of six surrounding states.

QUALCOMM Announces Megabit-Per-Second-Capable cdmaOne Digital Wireless Data Technology --World's First Demonstration of High Data Rate Technology on Live cdmaOne Network at PCS '98

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 23, 1998 -- QUALCOMM Incorporated, pioneer and world leader of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) digital technology, today announced it will demonstrate one of the fastest, most efficient wireless data technologies to date. The new, highly efficient High Data Rate (HDR) wireless technology has been designed specifically to work with existing cdmaOne™ networks. HDR technology will enable cdmaOne service providers worldwide to offer evolved, high-speed data services, with peak data rates greater than 1.5 megabits per second (Mbps), enhancing their investment in current cdmaOne networks. QUALCOMM will introduce the new HDR technology at a technology unveiling at the PCS '98 show in Orlando, Fla.

Because an HDR-capable handset leverages the same components as a voice phone, its cost will reflect the economies of scale of the millions of CDMA phones that have been shipped to date. Operating within standard spectrum allocations, HDR provides wireless operators the ability to deploy cost-effective, high-speed wireless Internet access. For a low, incremental cost, existing cdmaOne networks can support HDR capabilities using existing infrastructure equipment and network plans. The HDR initiative is part of QUALCOMM's overall strategy of providing the market with a variety of innovative solutions that will continue to advance the capabilities of rapidly growing cdmaOne wireless systems worldwide.

HDR's compatibility with existing cdmaOne equipment and networks affords operators the lowest cost migration path to provide megabit speed wireless Internet access to consumers. Using the new HDR technology, consumers will be able to achieve peak data rates greater than 1.5 Mbps, which is more than 25 times faster than today's 56 Kbps wireline modems. HDR technology is approximately five to six times more spectrally efficient for data than cdmaOne, today's most spectrally efficient wireless technology.

In addition to providing high speed packet data transfers, HDR technology is also ideal for operators who wish to deliver wireless data services to a large number of users in a given area. By optimizing voice and data spectrum separately, cdmaOne service providers can obtain higher capacities and superior performance for both applications on the same network. HDR delivers more efficient Internet access, email, data transfers, and messaging applications while handling multimedia applications such as audio and video file transfers that require high data transfer speeds.

"HDR demonstrates QUALCOMM's continued leadership in developing new CDMA- based wireless technologies that deliver superior, affordable solutions for carriers and consumers alike," said Dr. Irwin M. Jacobs, chairman and chief executive officer of QUALCOMM. "Unlike other proposed high-speed data solutions, HDR will allow carriers to leverage their investments in existing cdmaOne networks and offers them an excellent opportunity for early commercial deployment."

"With QUALCOMM's new HDR technology, cdmaOne networks can be optimized for data applications to offer very high data capacities, unprecedented spectral efficiency and compatibility with existing cdmaOne networks," said John E. Major, executive vice president of QUALCOMM and president of the Wireless Infrastructure Division. "HDR is an ideal solution for wireless operators, Internet service providers and existing landline service providers who wish to expand their customer base with a wireless data offering."

"HDR technology provides a high-speed data conduit to a single communication device that can be used in the home, office and on the road," said Dr. Paul E. Jacobs, president of QUALCOMM Consumer Products. "The simplest way for consumers to obtain high speed Internet access may be through an HDR-capable handset. As widespread deployment of the technology and consumer adoption of HDR-capable handsets accelerates, so too will the convergence of computing and wireless telephony."

QUALCOMM continues to lead the evolution of cdmaOne data services, supporting today's standards with a full line of ASIC, handset and infrastructure products. As the pioneer of CDMA technology, QUALCOMM continues to invest in research, development and standardization of new CDMA features and services. In addition to providing handset and infrastructure equipment, QUALCOMM intends to offer HDR-enabled cdmaOne modules and chipsets to its more than 60 licensees worldwide. Field trials of the new HDR technology are expected to begin in early 1999.

QUALCOMM Launches CDMA Designer Development Toolkit -- New Solution Gives Manufacturers Greater Flexibility in Application Development

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 23, 1998 -- QUALCOMM Incorporated today released a CDMA Designer™ toolkit that provides a complete development environment for the creation of wireless applications with QUALCOMM's Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) chipsets.

The CDMA Designer™ toolkit includes: the SURF1000™ Subscriber Unit Reference Development System, CPU software development tools, the Mobile Diagnostic Monitor (MDM) software, In-Circuit Emulator (ICE) support, and QDSP™ Firmware development tools. Applications support, product training and documentation accompany the CDMA Designer toolkit to assist manufacturers with their development requirements. In response to manufacturer demand for leading-edge, customized technologies, QUALCOMM's CDMA Designer toolkit is indispensable. A new approach to application development, the CDMA Designer toolkit enables manufacturers to shorten time to market for products, create spin-offs from existing designs and differentiate products. Manufacturers will have greater confidence in the quality of their product development process using the same tools proven by QUALCOMM in development of the latest CDMA chipsets and system software.

"The dramatic increase in the subscriber base for CDMA wireless systems is fueling demand among handset and infrastructure equipment manufacturers for more independence in the development of applications and in all elements of testing and diagnostics," said Don Schrock, president of QUALCOMM's ASIC Products Division. "We have developed the CDMA Designer toolkit with an understanding of the varied market preferences for wireless telephony and will continue to work towards designing chipsets, system software and tools that give our customers even greater freedom to modify the technology."

The CDMA Designer toolkit provides customers with a rich variety of tools, including:

• Easily reconfigurable SURF1000™ subscriber unit reference platforms to accelerate developments using QUALCOMM CDMA chipsets and system software;
• The Mobile Diagnostic Monitor (MDM) software to analyze over-the-air CDMA cellular and Personal Communications Service (PCS) network performance measurement in real-time;
• A full suite of ARM® tools for code development/diagnostics and simulation, including support for QUALCOMM's proprietary JTAG interface for extended access to CDMA baseband functions;
• An In-Circuit Emulator (ICE) for full-featured support of MSM3000™ chip and system software development and diagnostics; and
• QUALCOMM's Digital Signal Processing (QDSP) firmware development tools for next generation digital signal processing core for development of customized embedded DSP software.

"Our new toolkit gives customers the independence they want to differentiate their own solutions by facilitating design of proprietary functionality for local market adaptation," said Johan Lodenius, vice president of marketing for QUALCOMM's ASIC Products Division. "The CDMA Designer toolkit also represents a significant savings for our customers who continue to seek ways to reduce costs for the development of test platforms for new product generations."

SURF1000 Subscriber Unit Reference Development System The SURF1000 Subscriber Unit Reference Development System is an essential element in QUALCOMM's CDMA Designer toolkit. The SURF1000 is a working example of the interfaces between QUALCOMM's CDMA ASICs and other functional parts of the subscriber unit. Similar systems have been used within QUALCOMM for ASIC verification and system software development since the early days of CDMA. CDMA handset manufacturers will find that SURF1000 enables a faster time-to-market for CDMA handset development programs. It includes a main board and five daughter-cards that can be inserted into the main board. This modular design allows upgrades and customization to take place quickly and easily. In addition, users can create their own proprietary modules.

QUALCOMM Mobile Diagnostic Monitor (MDM) Software
Mobile Diagnostic Monitor (MDM) software provides CDMA developers the ability to analyze over-the-air CDMA handset system performance. Packaged for transportability, the MDM software allows field engineering teams to characterize over-the-air CDMA cellular or PCS system performance. Mobile-based CDMA RF performance can also be measured in real-time, as can messaging and protocols specified by US IS-95 (CDMA cellular) and ANSI J-STD-008 (CDMA PCS) standards.

The MDM software displays subscriber station information and provides a mechanism to manipulate QUALCOMM subscriber station data and functions. In addition, the MDM software provides field technicians and network planners with a proven test equipment tool necessary for over-the-air analysis.

ARM® Tools
QUALCOMM has licensed rights to software development tools from ARM. These tools enable development of applications for the ARM7TDMI™ 32-bit RISC CPU core used by QUALCOMM's fifth-generation MSM3000.

In-Circuit Emulator
The In-Circuit Emulator (ICE) Support for embedded systems development offers full-featured support for MSM3000 and software development and diagnostics. Combined with the QUALCOMM SURF1000 reference platform, ICE Support provides an ideal environment for software diagnostics. QUALCOMM's Digital Signal Processing (QDSP) Toolkit QUALCOMM will provide firmware development tools for the next-generation digital signal processing cores for development of customized embedded Digital Signal Processing (DSP) software, enabling customers to differentiate their handset features through DSP code for design of proprietary functions. Many new features such as acoustic echo cancellation, audio enhancements, or voice recognition can be developed and customized using the QDSP toolkit.

Nortel (Northern Telecom) Introduces State of the Art CDMA Base Station Solution -- Flexible, High Capacity and Easily Upgradeable to 3G Features

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 29, 1998 -- Nortel (Northern Telecom) today announced the CDMA Metro Cell, a new base station designed to offer wireless operators the ultimate flexibility in deploying network assets and an easy path to third-generation (3G) upgrades.

The CDMA Metro Cell, on display for the first time at PCS '98, gives operators the ability to deploy base stations designed with modular growth to help meet the current and projected traffic needs of metropolitan applications. The CDMA Metro Cell has the capacity to handle urban calling needs, while also having the flexibility and scalability for cost effectiveness in suburban settings. This provides operators with increased network capacity without needing to add additional base stations.

"The Metro Cell signifies Nortel's commitment to developing the most cost-effective, modular base stations," said Richard Lowe, general manager, CDMA Systems, Wireless Networks, Nortel. "Because the Metro Cell uses the same component modules as other Nortel CDMA cell sites, operators will enjoy the ultimate flexibility to deploy assets whenever and wherever they need them."

The Metro Cell, the first in a new family of CDMA base stations, offers operators future standards (3G) compatibility, lowering cost of ownership and enabling more modular network solutions in fixed, mobile or hybrid environments. The CDMA Metro Cell uses fiber to connect the digital enclosure to the radio enclosure, eliminating signal loss, reducing installation costs for a variety of indoor and outdoor configurations, and providing the bandwidth required for future applications. The ATM based network architecture reduces the cost of networking, allowing high bandwidth IP enabled applications of the future.

The Metro Cell also features a modular design and works with Nortel's Smart Multi Carrier Traffic Allocation (MCTA), the most advanced load balancing software available today. Smart MCTA allows CDMA network operators to manage call traffic dynamically, increasing network capacity up to 20 percent. Scheduled for general availability in the first quarter of 1999, the Metro Cell allows operators offering service at both 800 and 1900 MHz to use a single base station and associated cell site facilities to serve both frequencies.
Nortel CDMA digital wireless networks are in service or under construction in more than 80 cities around the world, serving more than a million subscribers. Nortel has shipped more than 5,000 CDMA base stations in 18 months.

QUALCOMM Unveils 'pdQ' CDMA Digital Smartphone -- QUALCOMM's pdQ Smartphone is the Industry's First CDMA Digital Phone and Palm Computing Platform-Based Organizer

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 21, 1998 -- QUALCOMM Incorporated, pioneer and one of the world leaders of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) digital wireless technology, today announced its revolutionary new pdQ™ smartphone. The all-in-one digital phone and pen-based organizer integrates QUALCOMM's industry leading CDMA wireless technology with 3Com's Palm Computing platform. QUALCOMM will commence market trials with both a dual-mode 800 MHz digital/analog version and a single-mode 1900 MHz digital version of the pdQ smartphone in the fourth quarter of 1998. Commercial availability of the pdQ smartphone is expected in the first half of 1999.

"QUALCOMM's CDMA phones and 3Com's PalmPilot™ and Palm III™ connected organizers have been among the most successful products in the history of consumer electronics," said Dr. Paul E. Jacobs, president of QUALCOMM Consumer Products. "The pdQ smartphone is our solution to consumers' requests to combine the capabilities of their Palm Computing organizers with the QUALCOMM CDMA digital phone. With the introduction of QUALCOMM's smartphone, businesses and consumers can reduce the number of communication devices they carry to one, while expanding voice and data capabilities."

"The introduction of QUALCOMM's new smartphone represents the beginning of a new era of integrated wireless data and voice communications devices," said Mark Bercow, vice president, strategic alliances and platform development at Palm Computing, Inc., a 3Com company. "The extension of the Palm Computing platform into telephony and the rapidly growing wireless communications market opens our technology to an even broader range of users and increases the opportunities for our growing solutions provider community as well."

The pdQ smartphone maximizes CDMA wireless data capabilities to provide users with the ability not only to make voice calls, but also to keep track of appointments, catalog contact information, send and receive email, surf the Internet, and receive alpha numeric pages, all from one device. Because the pdQ smartphone is based on the Palm Computing platform, more than 1,000 productivity applications are available to users, including enterprise information management, contacts, scheduling and groupware, communications, and business and personal productivity applications.

Leveraging the Palm Computing platform, QUALCOMM has developed Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to the telephony platform of the pdQ smartphone. The Company will release a Software Developers' Kit (SDK) to third party developers and OEMs for the development of mobile personal and business productivity applications for QUALCOMM's smartphone as consumer demand warrants.

The pdQ smartphone includes three new QUALCOMM developed applications for Short Messaging Service (SMS) alert management, email and web browsing. QUALCOMM's unique SMS alert manager is fully customizable to launch the particular application with which it is associated automatically. For example, a voice mail alert will dial a voice mail number automatically to retrieve messages.

QUALCOMM's new smartphone measures approximately 15.7cm x 6.7cm x3.5cm. Weighing in at approximately 229 grams, the pdQ smartphone features a flip down phone keypad for easy call dialing and a large 160-by-240 pixel Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) touch screen for the display of information and data entry. Users can dial a number automatically by simply tapping on a contact name in their address book with the stylus. Data is input via Graffiti® power writing software developed by Palm Computing. For greater flexibility in data management, HotSync® technology allows users to transfer and synchronize information between the pdQ smartphone and a personal computer.

Shaanxi Telecom Great Wall, Nortel (Northern Telecom) Launch CDMA Network in Xian

BEIJING, Sept. 17, 1998 -- Nortel (Northern Telecom), continuing to build on its worldwide CDMA leadership position, announced its part in one of the early commercial cdmaOne (IS-95 CDMA) networks in China. Shaanxi Telecom Great Wall has put into service one of the first CDMA networks in China. Nortel was responsible for engineering, constructing and successfully testing the network in the ancient historic city of Xian.

The launch of this CDMA network builds on Nortel's continued experience in providing telecommunications solutions in China dating back to 1972 with the delivery of transmission equipment. In addition to passing a rigorous standardization and certification process that focused on Nortel's network performance, features and capabilities and compliance to standards, testing was also recently completed in a successful effort to achieve IS-41C networking with other Great Wall networks.

These accomplishments come less than a year after Nortel CDMA equipment was first delivered to China. Nortel was able to successfully complete trials and testing within an extremely tight timeframe. The Xian network has an initial capacity of 13,000 subscribers and extends to six regions outside the city. Additionally, Xian subscribers can roam on CDMA networks in Beijing and Shanghai.

"The rapid success of this trial and today's launch in Xian are testament of Nortel's dedication to closely working with operators who are looking to quickly deploy state of the art digital wireless networks," said David Ho, senior vice president, Wireless Networks, Nortel China. "Nortel's presence as a global player in the CDMA arena provides a strong framework for helping new as well as experienced operators rapidly enter the wireless market."

Nortel brings a number of unique capabilities to this CDMA launch including its unsurpassed receiver sensitivity and handoff capabilities. Nortel's base stations received the highest rating for receiver sensitivity by the State Radio Regulatory Commission. Nortel's CDMA receiver sensitivity provides operators with a larger footprint and more efficient link budgets, which translate into saving operation costs.

Nortel was the first to offer a six-way intelligent soft handoff, which allows calls to achieve faster, more reliable soft handoff set-up, resulting in lower dropped call rates and excellent voice quality. Other networks are frequently limited to handing off calls to three neighboring cell sites rather than Nortel's six. Nortel's advanced power control algorithm furnishes operators with more control over network interference. This gives operators more network capacity and helps to extend the battery life of a subscriber's mobile phone.

Nortel CDMA digital wireless networks are in service or under construction in more than 80 cities around the world, serving more than a million subscribers. Nortel has shipped more than 5,000 base stations in 18 months.

Nortel (Northern Telecom) Offers New Integrated Wireless Centrex Solution on the DMS-100 Wireless Platform

Solution Extends Centrex Productivity Features Beyond Office Walls

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Sept. 16, 1998 -- Nortel (Northern Telecom) today announced it is extending the power of wireless mobility to Centrex users with the new Integrated Wireless Centrex offering on its DMS-100 Wireless system. This capability allows operators with both wireline and wireless businesses to extend the benefits of DMS Centrex to a common PCS or cellular handset -- beyond the bricks and glass of office walls.

Communicating on-the-go has become a critical asset in today's ultra-competitive business environment, where missed calls and delayed responses lead to lost sales, poor customer service, and decision-making gridlock. Extending the business communications network to the mobility environment can help solve these problems by bringing productivity features to key personnel wherever they are.

Nortel's DMS-100 Wireless Integrated Wireless Centrex Solution extends a variety of capabilities to the wireless handset, including the corporate virtual private network (VPN) dialing plan and basic productivity features such as Calling Line ID, Three-Way Calling and Call Forwarding.

Integrated Wireless Centrex supports "twinning" of the common wireless phone to an existing business set enables unified messaging with a single number and one voice mailbox. The DMS-100 Wireless solution supports AMPS, TDMA, and CDMA cellular and PCS technologies, and handoffs are transparent as users move between the private office system and the larger public wireless network.

A significant advantage of the DMS-100 Wireless implementation is the potential cost efficiency and flexibility associated with the architecture. By leveraging Nortel's industry leading wireline Centrex offering, services can be offered as an integrated software solution on the DMS-100 Wireless- no external intelligent network (IN) platforms are required. And, if current service implementation includes AIN or Wireless IN platforms, the solution can integrate with these as well.

This system also consolidates wireless base station controllers and wireless networking interfaces into the central office, allowing multiple customers to share these resources to further reduce implementation costs. Operators can leverage Integrated Wireless Centrex with Nortel's extensive cell site portfolio of mini-, micro-, and picocells to offer flexible solutions for a variety of cost and coverage requirements.

This Integrated Wireless Centrex solution is available in 4Q98 and will be demonstrated at the Nortel booth during the PCS '98 tradeshow on September 23-25th in Orlando, Fla.

QUALCOMM's New Global SmartRate Feature Offers Variable Rate Vocoding to Maximize CDMA Network Capacity Flexible Vocoding Handles Unexpected Surges in Traffic

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 16, 1998 -- QUALCOMM Incorporated today announced the Global SmartRate™ software feature for QUALCOMM cdmaOne™ (IS-95 Code Division Multiple Access) networks. The Global SmartRate feature offers operators the ability to immediately boost overall network capacity to respond to unexpected surges in network traffic.

"QUALCOMM continues to demonstrate its leadership in developing advanced features for cdmaOne networks that respond to dynamic market conditions. In listening to our customers' experiences in managing network traffic, we recognized that even well-planned networks can suffer unexpected spikes in traffic levels-and that operators need to be able to respond immediately to relieve congestion," said John Major, president of QUALCOMM's Wireless Infrastructure Division. "As a result, we are offering the Global SmartRate feature on our QCore™ platform, which allows carriers to instantly maximize the capacity of their networks during a particular week, day or hour."

Many carriers differentiate their services in the marketplace based on CDMA technology's key advantages, including: superior voice clarity and high capacity. Voice quality and capacity in a CDMA network enable operators to maximize each area of performance based on their particular network requirements. Most CDMA networks today use a 13 Kbps vocoding rate, which provides exceptional, landline-like voice quality.

Major events such as political conventions, sporting events or even natural disasters can cause traffic surges that temporarily exceed an operator's planned network and affect performance of the system. The Global SmartRate feature allows operators to temporarily boost capacity on their system by instantly altering the systemwide vocoding rate, thereby taking full advantage of the relationship between voice quality and capacity. With the Global SmartRate feature, operators can fine-tune their response to temporary spikes in traffic, while directing expansion revenues to areas of the network where true capacity increases are required on an ongoing basis.

The Global SmartRate feature offers multiple vocoding rates between 8 Kbps and 13 Kbps, allowing the network administrator to hike overall system capacity to the precise level needed immediately, or for a specific duration in the future. Once activated, the feature takes effect on all new voice calls until it is deactivated, without affecting data throughputs. The Global SmartRate software feature is implemented on the QCore switching and base station controller platform, and does not require new infrastructure or handset equipment.

QUALCOMM's Global SmartRate solution closes the gap between current carrier needs and widespread deployment of a new industry-standard feature called EVRC (Enhanced Variable Rate Coder). The IS-127 EVRC standard is also supported by QUALCOMM's network infrastructure and allows operators to provide higher voice quality at lower vocoding rates to increase overall network capacity on a permanent basis. However, this feature requires new EVRC-capable handsets, which are not widely available or broadly deployed today.

The Global SmartRate feature on the other hand, does not require new or upgraded handsets and can be used immediately with today's 13 Kbps-compatible CDMA handsets. Commercial availability of QUALCOMM's Global SmartRate feature is expected in early 1999.

QUALCOMM Signs Partnership with Yokogawa Digital Computer Corp. Diagnostics Solution for the QUALCOMM MSM3000 Chipset to Reduce Time-to-Market for Handset Manufacturers

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 16, 1998 -- QUALCOMM Incorporated today announced a partnership with Yokogawa Digital Computer Corporation (YDC), a leading emulator company and well-recognized leader in the Japanese market. Under the agreement, YDC is developing a new diagnostics solution for QUALCOMM's fifth-generation MSM3000 ™, IS-95-B Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) baseband modem chipset. Beginning later this month, YDC will offer its Advanced In-Circuit Emulator (ADViCE®) for QUALCOMM's MSM3000 chip.

Advanced In-Circuit Emulators are full-featured, premium quality development systems with state-of-the-art software and hardware debugging capabilities. YDC's ADViCE offers proven, reliable operation and an unmatched feature set for efficient product development and testing.

QUALCOMM recently introduced the MSM3000 fifth-generation, single-chip Mobile Station Modem (MSM™). This new low-power chipset and software solution enables design of small-form factor handsets with very long stand-by times and much higher data-rate services. It is the first single-chip baseband solution for any cellular or PCS standard to enable data speeds up to 86.4 kbps. Together, QUALCOMM's MSM3000 chip, IFT3000/IFR3000 and RF front end, constitute the system hardware necessary for an IS-95-A or IS-95-B CDMA compliant handset. Samples of the MSM3000 chip began shipping on schedule in July 1998.

"We are pleased to be working closely with YDC to offer CDMA customers a powerful tool to enhance the development and testing of the MSM3000 chipset," said Mr. Johan Lodenius, vice president of marketing for QUALCOMM's ASIC Division. "This partnership allows us to reduce our customers' handset development time through YDC's state of the art development and debugging tools tailored to QUALCOMM's chipset solutions."

YDC's ADViCE for QUALCOMM's MSM3000 chip was designed for the demanding mobile communications market. It offers a reliable development environment for QUALCOMM's MSM3000 chip with unique software and hardware testing capabilities assuring ADViCE users an advanced and full-featured emulation. In addition, the emulator runs at the full speed of the CPU and connects directly to QUALCOMM's reference design platform allowing a complete solution for software coding, debugging, and integration.

Mr. Chiharu Takei, division manager, ADViCE Division, YDC Corp. said, "Yokogawa's ADViCE solution provides the most robust real-time debug, test and evaluation system for QUALCOMM's MSM3000 chipset. It offers design teams unmatched software and hardware debugging capabilities. We are confident that our partnership with QUALCOMM will bring tremendous benefits to CDMA customers."

Nortel (Northern Telecom), Wireless II to Bring Fixed/Mobile CDMA Service to Rural Nebraska Residents

DALLAS, Sept. 14, 1998 -- In a three year, US$4 million contract, Nortel (Northern Telecom) will supply Wireless II, L.L.C with switching and base station equipment that will provide fixed and mobile telephone service using cdmaOne (IS-95 CDMA) digital wireless technology.

Wireless II, which operates as Nebraska Wireless Telephone Company (NWTC), is a PCS licensee owned by six independent operating companies (IOC). The company will initially build 1900 MHz CDMA networks in Grand Island, Kearney, North Platte and Norfolk, Nebraska. By installing Nortel's flexible DMS-100 Wireless switch, NWTC is well positioned to offer an array of services off the single switching platform. The switch will be used to offer wireless and competitive local exchange service in NWTC's PCS markets as well as in markets where the IOC partners presently operate.

NWTC is targeting business and residential users interested in an alternative to communication services from the incumbent wireline and wireless carriers. CDMA coverage in Nebraska is expected to further expand as other wireless operators lease switching capacity from NWTC and host radios covering adjacent market regions.

"Not only will NWTC be able to provide service to customers seeking a high-quality mobility offering, but we will furnish business and residential customers with a reliable, fixed wireless service at a competitive price," said Randy Blair, chief executive officer, Wireless II LLC. "Our wireless approach is unique and opens the door to many further communication opportunities."

"NWTC's innovative approach along with the use of Nortel's cost-effective and flexible DMS-100 Wireless switch puts the company in a strong position to compete on both wireless and wireline fronts," said Maureen Patterson, vice-president, sales, Wireless Networks, Nortel. Nortel CDMA digital networks are in service or under construction in more than 80 cities around the world, serving more than a million subscribers.

Nortel has shipped more than 5,000 CDMA base stations in just over 18 months in full production. Wireless II, L.L.C is a PCS licensee providing wireless communications services under the name Nebraska Wireless Telephone Company to the cities of Norfolk, Grand Island, Kearney and North Platte, Nebraska.

DSP Communications Announces New WorldCDMA ARM Integrated Baseband Chipset; Samples to be Offered to Customers in Q4/98

CUPERTINO, Calif., Sept. 14, 1998 -- DSP Communications, Inc. today announced the
introduction of its new WorldCDMA™ ARM integrated multi-mode baseband chipset, the D5421. DSPC plans to offer samples to customers in Q4/98. DSPC's new chipset features size, cost, and power reductions over previous generations.

With an integrated ARM7 TDMI™ MCU and OAK™ DSP core, a single CDMA digital ASIC (CDA), along with an analog interface ASIC (AIA), provides a compact solution for satisfying cdmaOne™ baseband processing requirements. The highly integrated IS-95B compliant WorldCDMA™ chipset provides superior power management leading to low power consumption, while adding functionality such as voice recognition. Significant improvements in search time as well as support of four fingers optimize performance. Voice memo pad, noise cancellation, and echo cancellation further enhance operation.

"With the integration of the ARM7 TDMI MCU, the WorldCDMA™ D5421 enables overall system size and cost reductions while providing premium performance," said Gabriel Hilevitz, VP Marketing and Sales of DSPC. "Additionally, the D5421 offers unprecedented power savings in both CDMA and
analog modes."

DSPC's WorldCDMA™ family is the only available cdmaOne™ baseband solution today that offers full worldwide support with multiple frequency bands, multiple vocoders, and multiple analog standards. WorldCDMA™ chipsets provide full digital and analog processing as required for dual
mode operation in global markets including North and South America, Japan, Korea, and others. DSPC's WorldCDMA™ chipsets offer 8 Kbps and 13 Kbps QCELP® and EVRC vocoders.

The newly offered D5421 succeeds DSPC's previous generation D5411, which is available in handsets today. The newer WorldCDMA™ chipset offers improved .25 micron technology and 2.5V operation. The D5421 is available in BGA packaging.

DSPC's CDMA system expertise and reference design options enable handset manufacturers to reduce design efforts required for incorporating WorldCDMA™ baseband chipsets. Development efforts may be further minimized by the use of available call processing software for WorldCDMA™
chipsets. DSPC partnerships with RF component suppliers ensure a wide range of available RF front end components that are compatible with the D5421. DSPC's WorldCDMA™ chipset family offers a worldwide cdmaOne™ compliant solution for complete baseband processing for cellular, PCS, and WLL terminals. Implementing three vocoders, including the 8 Kbps and 13 Kbps QCELP® and EVRC, DSPC's WorldCDMA™ family offers high voice quality to end-users. DSPC's low power consumption offers a clear advantage to handset manufacturers and consumers. Users enjoy the benefits of longer talk and standby times and lighter batteries. With built-in flexibility for software
modifications, WorldCDMA™ chipsets may be easily customized, giving handset manufacturers the ability to differentiate their products.

Motorola Announces $100 Million Cellular Phone Deal

Bell Atlantic Mobile Selects Motorola's CDMA Digital Phone Technology for New SingleRate ™ Introduction

Libertyville, Ill., Sept. 10, 1998 -- Today, Motorola's Personal Communications Sector announced it has signed a $100 million agreement with Bell Atlantic Mobile that includes the supply of digital phones for its news service program. Motorola's SC-725 Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) phone will be featured exclusively in both newspaper and magazine advertisements beginning today highlighting Bell Atlantic Mobile's Digital Choice SingleRate ™ service plan. The lightweight SC-725 CDMA phone will be the first of Motorola's digital phone products to be available during this promotion.

"Motorola is pleased to supply its wireless phone technologies to Bell Atlantic Mobile for its new digital plan," said Fred Kuznik, president of Motorola's Personal Communications Sector and executive vice president of Motorola, Inc. "Business and personal phone users will reap a wide variety of advanced digital benefits utilizing a feature-rich Motorola phone packaged with such popular features as Caller ID (see note) and our VibraCall ™ silent alert."

"Bell Atlantic Mobile's new DigitalChoice SingleRate offers both its business and consumer digital customers an opportunity to communicate in one of the most revolutionary service programs ever offered," said Jack Plating, chief operating officer of Bell Atlantic Mobile. "We're pleased to work with Motorola to provide our customers an innovative digital phone for one of the industry's most advanced programs."

Weighing as little as 7.0 ounces, the SC-725 digital phone provides extended talk and standby times to consumers -- up to 210 minutes of talk time or up to 30-48 hours of standby time with the optional Extra Capacity Lithium Ion battery. Additional phone features include: Internal Charger, enhanced phone book capability, large graphic display, headset capability, Voice Mail notification and Text Messaging.

QUALCOMM Wins Wireless Local Loop Contract with Shenda Telephone
Company for CDMA System in China - Advanced CDMA System to Serve 10,000 Subscribers in Shenzhen

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 10, 1998 -- QUALCOMM Incorporated has been awarded a contract to deploy a wireless local loop (WLL) system for the Shenda Telephone Company, an established telecommunications operator in China. The system is expected to support 10,000 subscribers and will be deployed in the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone of China, which includes the Luo Hu and Fu Tian areas. The first phase of deployment of the new 1900 MHz cdmaOne™ (IS-95 Code Division Multiple Access) system is currently expected to be completed in late 1998.

"After two years of thorough analysis, Shenda is convinced that QUALCOMM's CDMA WLL offers the highest capacity and best voice quality available, which addresses the needs of the wireless market in Shenzhen," said Jian Qiang Liao, general manager of Shenda Telephone Company.

"QUALCOMM's agreement with Shenda solidifies our presence in China and demonstrates our commitment to the development of telecommunications throughout the Asia region," said Larry Hartigan, regional vice president North Asia, for QUALCOMM's Wireless Infrastructure Division.

"Increased teledensity has proven to be an important instrument in economic development and QUALCOMM is excited to be a part of the growth and advancement of China's telecommunications services."

The first phase of deployment is scheduled to begin immediately and the system will be commercially launched after certification and type approval is received. The system will utilize QUALCOMM's 1900Mhz QCell™ base stations and QCore™ 22X integrated switch and base station controllers. QUALCOMM's QCore 22X integrates the functionality of a mobile switch and a base station controller and is fully scalable for simple and cost-effective capacity expansion. QUALCOMM will also supply a full menu of services, including training, program management, installation, commissioning and network planning using the industry's leading QEDesign® network planning software.

"We are honored to bring the world's most advanced digital wireless technology, cdmaOne, to the people of Shenzhen," said Chris Davey, vice president of business development for QUALCOMM's Wireless Infrastructure Division.

"Shenda will be one of the first operators in the world to deploy QUALCOMM's QCell 500 series product, the industry's smallest CDMA base station solution. The QCell 500 series' self-contained, energy-efficient, lightweight design provides coverage to challenging network areas."

QUALCOMM is the supplier of an operational CDMA WLL trial system for the Beijing Telecommunication Administration (BTA) and has emerged as a leader in the CDMA WLL arena with commercial systems in Russia and India and deployments underway throughout Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Commonwealth of Independent States. The company is also the turnkey supplier of digital mobile systems in Chile, Mexico, Australia and the United States. As the pioneer of CDMA technology, QUALCOMM continues to invest in research, development and standardization of new CDMA features and services, as well as third-generation digital wireless technologies.

Motorola Completes ANSI-41-D Roaming Test in China.

Arlington Heights, Ill., Sept. 9, 1998 -- Motorola, Inc.'s Cellular Infrastructure Group (CIG) today announced it has successfully completed inter-system roaming tests on China Telecom Greatwall's multi-vendor network in Beijing, China. The tests were completed using American National Standards Institute 41-D Inter-System Operations (ANSI-41-D), formerly known as Interim Standard 41 Revision C.

The multi-city tests were conducted between Motorola CIG's trial Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) network and three other vendors' networks in Shanghai, Xian and Guangzhou. China Telecom Greatwall's CDMA network is one of the largest multi-vendor ANSI-41-D systems to date.

ANSI-41, a worldwide standard, defines messaging and protocols that enable interaction between multiple cellular systems and communication between network elements, such as the switch, visitor location register (VLR), home location register (HLR) and short message service center.

The key subscriber services defined by ANSI-41 include both automatic roaming and inter-system hand-off. In addition, revision D of ANSI-41,