SAN DIEGO-NextWave Telecom Inc. unveiled its personal communications services demonstration system based on Code Division Multiple Access technology during the Republican National Convention in San Diego.
Rep. Thomas Bliley (R-Va.) and Sen. Larry Pressler (R-S.D) were among the first callers on the system.
NextWave said it is operating the demonstration system under a temporary license from the Federal Communications Commission.
The network provided coverage for most of the downtown and marina area and Coronada Island. Handsets and network equipment were provided by Qualcomm Inc.
