Lucent Technologies and Sprint PCS Announce Joint Trial of Third-Generation Wireless Data Solution

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Lucent Technologies and Sprint PCS have announced a joint trial of a third-generation (3G) wireless data solution based on Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technology. The trial, which will be conducted over the Sprint PCS network, aims to test the 2.4 megabit per second (Mbps) 3G data capability using Lucent's 3G-ready Flexent(TM) wireless network platform. The trial will enable both Sprint PCS and Lucent Technologies to test the technology in a real-world environment and evaluate the functionality and network impact of a wide range of applications enabled by the Mobile Internet.

Key Takeaways:

  • The joint trial will focus on testing the 2.4 Mbps 3G data capability using Lucent's Flexent(TM) wireless network platform.
  • The trial will be conducted over the Sprint PCS network and will initially take place in the Sprint PCS Technology Integration Center (STIC) in Lenexa, Kan.
  • The trial aims to test the functionality and network impact of a wide range of applications enabled by the Mobile Internet.
  • The 3G technology, named 1xEVolution (1xEV), is based on High Data Rate (HDR) and has evolved directly through jointly developed operator requirements.
  • Lucent's wireless network platform includes the Flexent(TM) CDMA Modular Cell base station, which supports today's cdmaOne 2G standard and can be easily upgraded to support the 3G cdma2000 and 1xEV standards.
  • The trial demonstrates Sprint PCS's commitment to providing customers with leading-edge technology in wireless data and end-to-end solutions.
  • The trial will also test the 1xEV specification, which has been submitted to a global standards organization, the Third Generation Partnership Project 2.

Statistics:

  • 2.4 megabyte per second (Mbps) 3G data capability will be tested using Lucent's Flexent(TM) wireless network platform.
  • The trial will initially take place in the Sprint PCS Technology Integration Center (STIC) in Lenexa, Kan.
  • Sprint PCS's 100% digital and 100% PCS nationwide wireless network covers more than 4,000 cities and communities across the United States.
  • The 1xEV technology is designed to provide high-speed IP-based wireless Internet access to complement cdma2000/cdmaOne voice and data technology.
  • Lucent's wireless network platform has commercially available Flexent(TM) CDMA Modular Cell base station, which supports today's cdmaOne 2G standard and can be easily upgraded to support the 3G cdma2000 and 1xEV standards.

Sources:

  • Lucent Technologies (NYSE: LU)
  • Sprint PCS (NYSE: PCS)
  • Sprint Corporation (NYSE: PCS)
  • CDMA Development Group
  • Third Generation Partnership Project 2