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Nextel to upgrade iDEN network

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, United States—Motorola said it will upgrade Nextel Communications’ iDEN digital dispatch and cellular network technology for double voice capacity by 2003 and compressed data by 2002.

“We are confident that these technology advances give us the flexibility to carefully choose our future technology path and ensure ample liquidity to fund our current business plan and remain competitive in our service offerings,” said Tim Donahue, president and chief executive officer of Nextel.

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