China Mobile and AT&T Wireless Announce GPRS Roaming Launch; Customers of Both Companies Will Have Seamless GSM Voice and Data Service When Traveling to the U.S. or China.Business Editors, High-Tech Writers BEIJING--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 18, 2002 China Mobile Communications Corporation and AT&T Wireless (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AWE), today announced plans to offer their customers GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) The first high-speed digital data service provided by cellular carriers that used the GSM technology. GPRS added a packet-switched channel to GSM, which uses dedicated, circuit-switched channels for voice conversations. (general packet radio service) roaming capability. Both companies currently offer GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) A digital cellular phone technology based on TDMA that is the predominant system in Europe, but also used worldwide. Developed in the 1980s, GSM was first deployed in seven European countries in 1992. (global system for mobile communications (communications) Global System for Mobile Communications - (GSM, originally "Groupe de travail Sp?ciale pour les services Mobiles") One of the major standards for digital cellular communications, in use in over 60 countries and serving over one billion subscribers. ) roaming for customers traveling in either the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. or China. Today's announcement expands the relationship between the two carriers to include advanced GPRS data services beginning December 5. "AT&T Wireless is committed to providing customers with the ability to reach the people and the information they need most in major locations around the world," said Jordan Roderick, president of International at AT&T Wireless. "Our GPRS roaming agreement with China Mobile is a first for a U.S. carrier. An AT&T Wireless customer in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of could fly to Beijing, China, stand outside the Forbidden City Forbidden City: see Beijing and Chinese architecture. Forbidden City Imperial Palace complex in Beijing, containing hundreds of buildings and some 9,000 rooms. It served the emperors of China from 1421 to 1911. and, using their personal GSM/GPRS handset, conveniently access personal email and other data services. And, of course our international GSM customers enjoy being able to connect with family and friends with the simplicity of a ten-digit call." "China Mobile has always been market driving and pays also tremendous attention on development of leading edge mobile technology," said Lu XiangDong, vice president of China Mobile. "Our mobile data services have attracted increased attention and gained satisfaction from most of our mobile subscribers. We will be cooperating closely with operators, equipment providers, and content developers to provide much more variety of services, and be greeting the arrival of a multi-media communications world together with our customers." The new GPRS roaming agreement covers four provinces in China. Major cities/provinces include Beijing, GuongDong, LiaoNing, and FuJian. Plans call for roaming coverage to include more provinces in the coming months. China Mobile customers visiting the United States have access to the new AT&T Wireless nationwide GSM/GPRS network, covering a population exceeding 170 million, including 64 of the top 100 U.S. markets. AT&T Wireless operates the largest consolidated GSM footprint in the Western Hemisphere Western Hemisphere Part of Earth comprising North and South America and the surrounding waters. Longitudes 20° W and 160° E are often considered its boundaries. and has more than 90 international GSM roaming agreements in place. About AT&T Wireless AT&T Wireless (NYSE:AWE) is the largest independently traded wireless carrier in the United States, following our split from AT&T on July 9, 2001. AT&T Wireless now operates the largest GSM/GPRS network in the Western Hemisphere. With 20.2 million subscribers, and full-year 2001 revenues exceeding $13.6 billion, AT&T Wireless is committed to being among the first to deliver the next generation of wireless products and services. Today, we offer customers high-quality mobile wireless communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. services, voice or data, to businesses or consumers, in the U.S. and internationally. AT&T Wireless Customer Advantage is our commitment to ensure that customers have the right equipment, the right calling plan, and the right customer services options -- today and tomorrow. For more information, please visit us at www.attwireless.com. About China Mobile China Mobile is the largest mobile operator in the world in terms of both network size and subscriber base. China Mobile has currently 130 million subscribers and has GSM roaming services with 191 operators in 110 countries and regions. Up to now, China mobile's GPRS network covers 260 cities in China China is a geographical area encompassing multiple territories, under two states. You may be looking for:
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