COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 28, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- The CDMA Development Group (CDG) (www.cdg.org) today congratulated TELMEX on using its state-of-the-art CDMA450 network to offer basic telephone services to thousands of citizens who live in the marginalized communities of Mexico. As part of Mexico's Fund for Social Coverage, the IP-based CDMA450 public network is expected to cover more than 7,225 localities in 304 local areas over the next three years. Besides offering basic telephony over large geographic areas using the 450 MHz frequency band, the advanced CDMA2000(r) network can also provide high-speed Internet access, short message service, fax, voice mail, 3-party calling, conference calls, long distance, public telephone and emergency call services.
"The CDG congratulates Mexico on its commitment to provide its citizens with digital connectivity, and TELMEX on its decision to use CDMA450 to meet this universal service obligation," stated Perry LaForge, executive director of the CDG. "CDMA450 has proven to be a technically and commercially viable mainstream solution for providing affordable telephony and broadband Internet access to enterprises, small businesses and consumers in many developing and underserved markets worldwide."
After considering several technology options, CDMA450 proved to be the best and most cost-effective option to provide fixed wireless telephony and Internet access to Mexico's rural markets. By extending coverage using an IP-based transmission network and CDMA2000 technology in the 450 MHz frequency band, CDMA450 is able to provide affordable telephone service to low revenue areas. The state-of-the-art CDMA450 network will help sustain Mexico's social commitment towards connecting its citizens to the world of digital communications.
CDMA450 offers several performance and economic advantages that are enabled by its spectral efficiency (lower cost per voice or data packet), extended coverage area (fewer cell sites), IP-based transmission network (faster deployments and lower operating costs), IP and legacy core network interfaces (greater network scalability), adjacent or discrete macro, micro, pico, or indoor cell sites (improved network flexibility), and large economies of scale (greater selection of entry-level devices).
More information on CDMA450 is available on the CDG Web site at www.cdg.org.
About CDMA
CDMA2000 is the most widely deployed 3G technology, with 190 operators in 84 countries, including 55 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO systems, serving more than 300 million subscribers. Counting 2G cdmaOne(tm) subscribers, there are more than 350 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 1,600 CDMA2000 devices from more than 90 suppliers have been introduced to the market, including more than 390 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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