Huawei to Deploy CDMA2000 Infrastructure for Cricket Communications, Inc.Huawei's CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) A method for transmitting simultaneous signals over a shared portion of the spectrum. The foremost application of CDMA is the digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800 MHz band and 1.9 GHz PCS band. 2000 Solutions In Select U.S. Cities Supports Leap's Recently Acquired AWS AWS Amazon Web Services AWS American Welding Society AWS Advanced Warning System AWS Advanced Wireless Services AWS Automatic Weather Station AWS Alien Workshop (skateboard company) AWS Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH Spectrum PLANO, Texas -- Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. ("Huawei"), a leader in providing next generation telecommunications networks for carriers around the world, today announced that it has signed CDMA2000 infrastructure agreements with Cricket Communications, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Leap Wireless International, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : LEAP) and Denali Spectrum Operations, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control * for deployment of Huawei's latest third-generation CDMA technology. According to the agreement, Huawei's 3G CDMA technology will support operations in Leap's and Denali's Advanced Wireless Services Advanced Wireless Services, also known as AWS-1, is a wireless telecommunications technology, used for mobile data services, video, and messaging. AWS-1 is used in the United States and replaces the spectrum formerly allocated to Multipoint Multichannel Distribution Service, (AWS) spectrum recently acquired in FCC Auction 66. Under the agreement, Huawei will supply CDMA2000 1x, 1x EV-DO (EVolution-Data Only) A 3G high-speed digital data service provided by cellular carriers worldwide that use the CDMA technology, including Verizon and Sprint in the U.S. EV-DO works on EV-DO cellphones as well as laptops and portable devices that have EV-DO modems. Rev A, and IP based BTS BTS - Bug Tracking System (Base Transceiver Station Base Transceiver Station (BTS) is the equipment which facilitates the wireless communication between user equipments (UE) and the network. UEs are devices like mobile phones (handsets), WLL phones, computers with wireless internet connectivity, WiFi and WiMAX gadgets etc. ) BTS3606; Huawei IP platform softswitch--SoftX3000 (MSCe) and UMG8900 (Media Gateway); and high capacity Air Bridge. The design will incorporate Huawei's unique dual homing switch solution as well as end-to-end IP backhaul for increased reliability. Earlier in 2007, Huawei successfully launched a third-generation CDMA system for Cricket([R]) service in the cities of Spokane, Wash., Boise, Idaho and Reno, Nev., a significant milestone in Cricket's first contract with Huawei to deploy its CDMA technology. "Throughout our in-depth testing and recent commercial launch in the Northwest, Huawei has proven to be a strong business partner sharing our focus on network quality and reliability while also providing an extremely strong technical evolution path," said Glenn Umetsu, Leap's executive vice president, engineering and technical operations. "Our strategic partnership with Huawei allows us to further enhance our focus on delivering the highest quality networks and consumer services while maintaining our leadership position on cost, especially as we bring Cricket services to new markets." "We value the close working relationship with Leap Wireless, and we appreciate Leap's continuous trust in Huawei to further expand their business" said Ken Hu, Chief Sales and Services Officer of Huawei. "This is another major milestone after the successful network launch with Leap Wireless in three markets. Huawei and Leap share a common focus on providing innovative products and services. Huawei's strength in fast response to customers' requirements and in providing competitive products and solutions will continue to build our customers' confidence in Huawei's commitment to their business growth." *Cricket owns an 82.5% non-controlling interest in Denali Spectrum, LLC, which participated in the FCC's auction for Advanced Wireless Service Licenses as a designated entity through its wholly owned subsidiary, Denali Spectrum License, LLC. About Huawei Technologies Huawei Technologies is a leader in providing next generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world. The company is dedicated to providing innovative and customized products, services and solutions to create long-term value and potential growth for its customers. Huawei's products and solutions are deployed in over 100 countries and serve 31 of the world's top 50 operators, as well as over one billion users worldwide. For more information, please visit www.huawei.com |
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