COSTA MESA, Calif., July 31, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- The CDMA Development Group (CDG) (www.cdg.org) today announced the availability of a new CDMA2000(r) fact sheet -- designed to outline the various ways in which the technology has achieved leadership in delivering advanced performance to networks across the globe. The fact sheet is available on the CDG's Web site at www.cdg.org.
"CDMA2000 is one of the most successful wireless technologies in the world. The CDG's new fact sheet on CDMA2000's vast benefits and advantages is an important resource for operators and industry analysts who want definitive guidance on the kind of networks that will propel telecommunications into the next generation," said Perry LaForge, executive director of the CDG. "From the performance and economics of its evolutionary road map to the worldwide proliferation of its extensive portfolio of affordable handsets and next generation advanced services, CDMA2000 has become an even more compelling mobile communications solution than the day it was first introduced to the industry six years ago."
Following are samples of data included in the fact sheet:
-- Nearly 200 operators have selected CDMA2000, and this number
continues to grow.
-- Within the past 3 years, close to 126 operators, who had a choice
of several 2G and 3G technologies, selected CDMA2000.
-- Close to 25 GSM operators have deployed CDMA2000 to deliver 3G
value-added services.
-- CDMA2000 services are available in nearly 75 countries in every
major market of the world, across all six continents.
-- With close to 275 million subscribers, CDMA2000 offers next
generation services with economies of scope and scale that are
comparable to GSM.
-- Up to 80% of the 3G subscriber base worldwide uses CDMA2000 devices
and services.
-- Close to 8.5 million new people subscribe to CDMA2000 services
every month.
-- By the end of 2006, CDMA2000 will reach 350 million users and
analysts predict that the number will approach 500 million by 2010.
-- With the introduction of 1,250 devices from more than 80 suppliers,
CDMA2000 offers the largest selection of devices as compared to any
other technology.
-- Entry-level CDMA2000 handsets that cost less than $50 have
approached price parity with GSM and are more affordable than GSM
handsets across the entire product portfolio in hyper competitive
markets, such as India.
-- Due to its maturity and enormous economies of scale, the average
price for entry-level CDMA2000 1xEV-DO devices is expected to
approach $33 by 2008.
-- The evolution of CDMA2000 1xEV-DO is expected to deliver peak data
rates between 100 to 500 Mbps depending upon the level of mobility
(20 MHz bandwidth) within the next few years.
-- The migration from 2G systems, such as GSM, to 3G is inevitable
since 3G enables operators to lower the cost of delivery of voice
and data, and supplement their voice and SMS revenue with
revenue-generating value-added services.
For the complete list, please visit www.cdg.org.
About CDMA
CDMA2000 is the most widely deployed 3G technology, with 162 operators in 72 countries, including 40 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO systems, serving more than 250 million subscribers. Counting 2G cdmaOne(tm) subscribers, there are more than 300 million CDMA users worldwide. CDMA2000 has become the technology of choice for cdmaOne, TDMA, analog and greenfield operators, and is deployed in the 450, 800, 1700, 1900 and 2100 MHz bands. Nearly 1,250 CDMA2000 devices from more than 80 suppliers have been introduced to the market, including 280 1xEV-DO devices. More information on CDMA2000 is available on the CDG Web site at www.cdg.org.
About CDG
The CDMA Development Group is a trade association formed to foster the worldwide development, implementation and use of CDMA technologies. The more than 130 member companies of the CDG include many of the world's largest wireless carriers and equipment manufacturers. The primary activities of the CDG include development of CDMA features and services, public relations, education and seminars, regulatory affairs and international support. Currently, there are more than 500 individuals working within various CDG subcommittees on CDMA-related matters. For more information about the CDG, contact the CDG News Bureau at +1-714-540-1030, or visit the CDG Web site at www.cdg.org.
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