SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA UNVEILS THIRD GENERATION CDMA SYSTEM.

Samsung Telecommunications America, Inc. (Samsung), has introduced its Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) Third Generation (3G) capable network solution.

The system includes a Base Station Controller (BSC), a Base Station Manager (BSM), and a Base Transceiver Station (BTS) that supports either cellular or PCS frequencies. Samsung's architecture supports both Second Generation (2G) and 3G CDMA standards, giving carriers flexibility in implementing high speed data services with up to twice the voice capacity of 2G systems. Wireless operators can now choose to deploy Samsung's 3G capabilities initially, or upgrade to 3G technology at a later date.

In keeping with Samsung's commitment to open standards, the BSC supports IOS 2.2 and IOS 4.0 protocols allowing communication with most mobile switches. In addition to delivering high quality voice services, the BSC provides high speed data services via 100Mbps Ethernet connectivity to IP-based networks, such as the Internet or corporate Local Area Networks (LANs). The BSC is modular and scalable; thus giving network operators flexibility in delivering next generation services.

The BSM provides remote operation, maintenance, and system monitoring capability for up to 12 BSCs and 768 BTSs in a desktop-sized package. The BSM is built on the proven SUN Ultra 60 Workstation platform. It offers exceptional reliability and can be configured in a redundant fashion that supports instantaneous switchover.

Samsung's BTS boasts the highest capacity in the industry. It supports up to 648 channel elements, providing ample room for future growth. The sophisticated system has been designed to take advantage of 3G wireless technology, ensuring that the increased bandwidth demands of high speed data will not affect the voice quality users have come to expect from Samsung's CDMA technology. The BTS also minimizes ongoing operator expenses by reducing the number of antennas required per sector, pooling channel elements dynamically across sectors and carriers, and utilizing ATM links resulting in back-haul efficiencies.

Samsung is leading the industry in CDMA technology advances. Samsung was the first to demonstrate 3G voice and data capabilities in the U.S. In addition, Samsung deployed the first commercial CDMA 3G system in the world. Samsung's 3G BSC, BSM, and BTSs are currently in commercial operation in Korea and are targeted for installation in test systems in the U.S. in December 2000.