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3Com Corporation Powers Sprint PCS Wireless Web Service

Strategic Insights

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Sprint PCS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sprint Corporation, has launched its nationwide wireless Web service, leveraging 3Com Corporation's CDMA InterWorking Function (CDMA IWF) technology as a key component. This innovative service utilizes 3Com's IWF technology to provide fast and secure wireless data access to nearly 4 million subscribers across the United States. The Sprint PCS Wireless Web service addresses critical barriers to wireless data adoption, including high cost, limited geographic coverage, slow transmission speeds, and inadequate security.

Key Takeaways:

  • 3Com's CDMA IWF technology serves as the underlying wireless data access gateway solution for Sprint PCS's nationwide wireless network.
  • The IWF technology eliminates the need for a network modem, enabling mobile users to access the Internet and corporate intranets directly, with connection times as short as 5-7 seconds.
  • The Sprint PCS Wireless Web service offers features such as reasonable service prices, nationwide coverage, transmission speeds of 14.4 kbps, and inherent security.
  • 3Com's IWF technology is based on the company's Total Control multiservice access platform, supporting remote access, carrier-grade IP telephony, IP fax, virtual private networking, and converged voice, video, and data applications.
  • 3Com's CDMA IWF platform has achieved significant market share, with virtually 100% of the domestic U.S. market and an estimated 95% of the global market.

Statistics:

  • 3Com's CDMA IWF platform serves as a gateway between wireless CDMA and wireline networks.
  • The Sprint PCS Wireless Web service has launched with nearly 4 million subscribers across the United States.
  • The IWF technology enables users to save hundreds of dollars by eliminating the need for wireless modems.
  • The Sprint PCS digital network offers transmission speeds of up to 14.4 kbps.
  • 3Com has approximately 300 million customers worldwide, with a significant presence in the domestic and global markets.

Sources:

  • 3Com Corporation
  • Sprint PCS
  • Sprint Corporation
  • Cahners In-Stat Group

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