CDMA

MOSCOW—Russian authorities proposed restricted CDMA technology based on the IS-95 standard to follow the AMPS/DAMPS carriers and move to the GSM 1800 MHz technology by 2010. The U.S.-developed IS-95 has …

MURRAY HILL, N.J.—Lucent technologies Inc. said it has introduced two cdma2000 base station systems to enable operators to increase capacity. Verizon Wireless is the first carrier to deploy the product, …

OTTAWA—Sprint PCS and Nortel Networks completed trials using Nortel’s CDMA smart antenna technology, which the company said is designed to provide double the voice capacity of Sprint’s current antenna technology …

PHOENIX—Verizon Wireless reported it had completed the previously announced acquisition of Dobson Communication Corp.’s 75-percent controlling interest in the Gila River Cellular General Partnership operating in the Arizona #5 RSA …

BEIJING—An insufficient supply of CDMA handsets is hampering the development of China Unicom’s CDMA network. The shortfall in supply is pushing prices of available handsets higher, further limiting fast subscriber …

NEWPORT BEACH, California, United States—Conexant Systems announced its CDMA power amplifier modules (PAMs) have been chosen by several handset manufacturers for use on China Unicom’s nationwide CDMA cellular network. Seventy …

SANTA CLARA, Calif.—AirPrime Inc. introduced its family of CDMA wireless personal computer cards using the cdma2000 1x and 1xEV-DO wireless standards. The PC3200 series card uses the 1x standard providing …

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—Conexant Systems Inc. announced its CDMA power amplifier modules (PAMs) have been chosen by several handset manufacturers for use on China Unicom’s nationwide CDMA cellular network. Seventy percent …

Global interest in the U.S. cellular market is high. And with consolidation expected in the United States and around the world in coming months, U.S. carriers that are owned by …

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—MetroPCS launched its unlimited local calling service in the greater Sacramento and Stockton, Calif. areas, allowing customers to talk all they want on the MetroPCS CDMA network for $35 …

CANNES, France—Sasken announced this week at the 3GSM World Congress that its wideband CDMA protocol stack software has been optimized to work on Intel Corp.’s semiconductor platform.“Working with Intel is …

SAN DIEGO, United States—Qualcomm Inc. said the patent offices in Europe, Korea and Japan have validated four of its CDMA patents. “The confirmation of these inventions strengthens our patent portfolio …

BEIJING—China Unicom welcomed 439,000 subscribers on its new CDMA network last year, while the number of its GSM customers rose by 1.07 million to 28.1 million. Many of the CDMA …

CANNES, France—Nokia Corp. stamped its feet at the 3GSM World Congress with a series of announcements ranging from open architecture, live demonstrations and Internet Protocol mobility networks. Nokia introduced its …

LONDON—Symbian announced six semiconductor companies have joined its Semiconductor Partner Programme, showing support for Symbian OS and ARM core-based chipsets. The six new partners—Agilent Technologies; Epson; Parthus; Philips Semiconductors; Samsung …

SAN DIEGO—Qualcomm Inc. said the patent offices in Europe, Korea and Japan have validated four of its CDMA patents. “The confirmation of these inventions strengthens our patent portfolio in Europe, …

STOCKHOLM, Sweden—L.M. Ericsson AB said it has won a multi-year contract to supply wideband CDMA radio network solution for Swiss operator Sunrise. The agreement, whose amount was not disclosed, will …

LUXEMBOURG—SK Telecom has selected Mach for the provision of its roaming and clearing services. Mach said it will support SK Telecom in the implementation and development of its inter-standard roaming …

MEXICO CITY—Nokia launched its 8270 model phone, a CDMA 1900 MHz “fashion” phone, at Expo Comm Mexico 2002. Shipments of the phone, which is Nokia’s first CDMA fashion phone for …

WASHINGTON—NextWave Telecom, the controversial company in a battle with the government and other operators for control of U.S. wireless spectrum, said it has activated its wireless network in 60 markets …

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois, United States—Ntelos awarded a US$44 million contract to Motorola to upgrade the carrier’s CDMA network to 1x capability and install new call switching capacity. The contract includes …

NEW DELHI, India—The Indian government has decided to dilute its holdings in its two telecom service providers that offer wireless services, BSNL and MTNL, following the success in privatizing the …

WASHINGTON—NextWave Telecom Inc. said it has activated its wireless network in 60 markets and is engaged in customer trials of its wireless data service based on CDMA 1x in selected …

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill.—Ntelos Inc. awarded a $44 million contract to Motorola Inc.’s Global Telecom Solutions Sector to upgrade the carrier’s CDMA network to 1x capability and install new call switching …

MEXICO CITY—Nokia launched its 8270 model phone, a CDMA 1900 MHz “fashion” phone at Expo Comm Mexico 2002. Shipments of the phone, which is Nokia’s first CDMA fashion phone for …