VENDORS TO DELIVER CDMA2000 IN 2.1 GHZ BAND

Eight wireless companies, through the CDMA Development Group, have said they will deliver cdma2000 infrastructure and terminal equipment to be used on the 2.1 GHz band. The MoU was signed by Ericsson, LG Electronics, Lucent Technologies, Motorola, Nortel Networks, Qualcomm, Samsung and ZTE. " This commitment by leading manufacturers to develop cdma2000 infrastructure for 2.

1 GHz frequency assures operators that there will be a range of solutions to choose from, " said Toshio Okihashi, senior executive managing officer of KDDI. " Today s announcement is indicative of the collaboration between the CDG and its member manufacturer companies working to ensure that 3G cdma2000 equipment is available to operators regardless of spectrum, " said Perry LaForge, CDG s executive director.