BUCHAREST, Romania—The Romanian cellular operator Telemobil launched on 7 December a nationwide voice and high-speed data network in its 450 MHz spectrum based on CDMA technology. Telemobil will initially introduce service in 30 major cities and towns, with nationwide coverage by 2003.
The new system will allow Telemobil to offer advanced mobile Internet services, such as wireless Web browsing, e-mail and video streaming, at data transmission speeds of up to 153 kilobits per second (kbps).
Telemobil customers initially have available just one handset manufactured by Hyundai. The company will keep its current Suntel Low Emission System (LEMS) customers, who will receive discount prices if they change from the analog service to the digital CDMA service.
