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Nortel Networks has completed third generation (3G) wireless voice and data calls using CDMA2000 1xEV-DO and CDMA2000 1X wireless standards over 2.1 GHz radio spectrum in the Nortel Networks Global Technology Center in Ottawa.

This is particularly significant for wireless service providers in the Asia Pacific region, where 2.1 GHz spectrum is being considered for use in delivering commercial wireless services. Nortel Networks is working with the CDMA Development Group (CDG) to develop 2.1 GHz 3G wireless data network equipment.

Nortel Networks is believed to be the first wireless equipment vendor to complete 2.1 GHz 1xEV-DO calls. Using Nortel Networks Univity* radio and IP (Internet Protocol)-core network equipment and 2.1 GHz handsets, Nortel Networks completed high-speed wireless data calls at speeds up to 2.4 megabits approximately 16 times faster than CDMA2000 1X per second. This included transfer of five-megabit data files in less than three seconds.

CDMA2000 1xEV-DO is designed to help wireless service providers offer new, revenue-generating services and superior subscriber experiences with Web browsing, e-mail with attachments, streaming video and multimedia services. 1xEV-DO can drive improved network data capacity while positioning wireless service providers to drive reduced network costs and to generate new revenues through personalized data service offerings.

“Nortel Networks is in a very strong position to support the Wireless Data Network needs of the Asian marketplace,” said Mark Whitton, leader, Technology and Product Strategy, Wireless Networks, Nortel Networks. “Our experience in deploying mobile networks across all major access technologies and spectrums, combined with our expertise in IP core networking, gives us a big advantage in delivering the most cost-effective and efficient networking solutions available today.”

Nortel Networks CDMA networking platforms use common hardware to support both CDMA2000 1X and CDMA2000 1xEV-DO for seamless, cost-effective migration to 3G. Nortel Networks provided 100 percent of the infrastructure equipment for the 2.1 GHz calls, including a Univity CDMA Metro Cell Base Station, which supports both standards simultaneously over multiple frequencies. Also included were Univity CDMA Packet Data Service Node (PDSN) and Univity CDMA Radio Network Controller (RNC).

The 2.1 GHz calls were another in a recent series of Nortel Networks CDMA2000 1xEV-DO achievements. Nortel Networks recently announced 1xEV-DO contracts with in Asia and Latin America, and has completed a 1xEV-DO market trial with Verizon Wireless in San Diego.

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