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Verizon Wireless to Trial High-Speed Data Technology on Existing Network

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Verizon Wireless has announced plans to trial CDMA 2000 1xEV, a high-speed data technology that will support up to 2.4 megabits per second (Mbps) in its existing spectrum and on current base station equipment. The joint trial with Lucent Technologies is set to begin next year and aims to accelerate the deployment of high-speed data services throughout the network. This move will enable Verizon Wireless subscribers to access mobile Internet services, including instant messaging, streaming audio and video, high-speed Web browsing, and mobile office capabilities.

Key Takeaways:

  • Verizon Wireless will trial CDMA 2000 1xEV, a high-speed data technology that supports up to 2.4 Mbps, in its existing spectrum and on current base station equipment.
  • The joint trial with Lucent Technologies will begin next year and aims to accelerate the deployment of high-speed data services throughout the network.
  • The technology will enable Verizon Wireless subscribers to access mobile Internet services such as instant messaging, streaming audio and video, high-speed Web browsing, and mobile office capabilities.
  • Verizon Wireless has a long tradition of collaboration with Lucent Technologies, having pioneered the commercialization of CDMA technology.
  • The 1xEV technology will build upon the success of CDMA by delivering data-intensive services to customers while taking advantage of the network investments already made.
  • Verizon Wireless is the largest wireless communications provider in the U.S., with 26.3 million wireless voice and data customers and 3.5 million paging customers.
  • The company has a footprint covering nearly 90 percent of the U.S. population, 49 of the top 50, and 96 of the top 100 U.S. markets.

Statistics:

  • 2.4 Mbps: The high-speed data rate supported by CDMA 2000 1xEV technology.
  • Up to 26.3 million: The number of Verizon Wireless's wireless voice and data customers.
  • 3.5 million: The number of Verizon Wireless's paging customers.
  • 90 percent: The percentage of the U.S. population covered by Verizon Wireless.
  • 49/96: The number of top markets covered by Verizon Wireless.

Sources:

  • "Verizon Wireless Announces Plans for cdma2000 1xEV Trial" (PRNewswire, Nov. 21)
  • Lucent Technologies (http://www.lucent.com)
  • Verizon Wireless (http://www.verizonwireless.com)
  • CDMA Development Group (http://www.cdg.org)

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