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3G Technology Trial Aims to Bring Broadband to Rural Areas in Nordic Countries

21st October , 2004

Europe : Nordisk Mobiltelefon and Nortel Networks are presenting a live demonstration of the broadband mobile technology CDMA 450 in Tampere, Finland. The trial system, implemented with Digita Oy, the Finnish TV and radio mast operator, brings the prospect of improved geographical reach for advanced mobile services in Nordic countries at data rates up to 2.45 megabits per second.

CDMA 450 systems offer basic speech and data transfer services, as well as SMS (Short Message Service), MMS (Multimedia Message Service), e-mail, WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) and Web browsing. But CDMA 450 can provide greater geographical coverage from less base stations because it operates in the lower 450 megahertz (MHz) radio frequency.

"Our founding vision was to provide consumers and professionals in rural areas with advanced digital mobile communications services," said Arnfinn Roste, chief executive officer, Nordisk Mobiltelefon. "Today we are demonstrating that this vision can become a reality, providing both mobile telephony and broadband access across the Nordic region."

"Today's activity is a demonstration of Nortel Networks CDMA 450, CDMA2000 1X and 1xEV-DO capability and an illustration of the benefits it could bring to rural areas in the Nordics," said Jorma Laasasenaho, general manager, Nortel Networks Finland. "By introducing CDMA 450 to the region we hope to powerfully illustrate the value that this internationally established standard deployed in networks around the world can bring."

Due to its focus on users in rural areas, Nordisk Mobiltelefon has been established with the aim of complementing existing service providers. In June 2004, Nordisk Mobiltelefon acquired a spectrum license in Norway to provide communication services on the 450 MHz frequency band. Nordisk Mobiltelefon aims to acquire further spectrum licenses for the 450 MHz band in Sweden and Finland. The company has not announced rollout plans or selected suppliers for its planned networks.

Nortel Networks and Nordisk Mobiltelefon believe that providing broadband communication everywhere, not only in urban areas, is a key to continued economic growth.

Nortel Networks CDMA 450 product portfolio is designed to help customers reduce network capital expenditures and operating costs while maximizing existing network investments. The CDMA 450 products, built on Nortel Networks Metro Cell base station solution, are designed to be the most flexible available in the industry today. Available in both indoor and outdoor platforms, Nortel Networks CDMA BTS supports CDMA2000 1X and 1xEV-DO simultaneously. Nortel Networks 450 radio technology increases power efficiency, which reduces consumption by up to 25 percent.

CDMA 450 is a standard for use in countries transitioning to digital wireless service from Nordic Mobile Telephone (NMT) 450 analogue service and in countries advocating universal access to voice and data. Because of the lower radio spectrum, CDMA 450 has the advantage of covering a significantly larger geographical footprint compared to traditional cellular systems. This means fewer cell sites, lower capital expenditures and no need for licensed operators to acquire additional spectrum. CDMA 450 makes it possible to provide mobile telephony and broadband service without high infrastructure costs.

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