Sprint PCS to announce launch
Sprint Spectrum L.P. is expected to announce today its personal communications services launch. The company did not note the markets where it expected to launch service. Sprint announced earlier this month it was delaying its PCS launch in several markets, but still expected to roll out service in five to 10 cities before the end of the year.
Lucent contracts for Malaysia GSM
Lucent Technologies Inc. has signed an agreement to enhance Malaysian carrier Celcom’s Global System for Mobile communications network. Lucent values the arrangement at $48 million.
Celcom’s Phase IV plan will improve service coverage in northern and eastern Peninsular Malaysia and the East Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak. Celcom said the enhancement will give customers seamless services nationwide, improved in-building communications and improved coverage on major roadways.
