Viaero Wireless picks Nokia to be sole supplier of its GSM Network.Nokia's GSM Network to Overlay Viaero Wireless' Existing Networks in Northeast Colorado and Western/Central Nebraska Viaero Wireless will enhance its current cellular offering by introducing GSM/GPRS/EDGE service for its customers in Colorado and Nebraska. Nokia (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :NOK NOK In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Norwegian Krone. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. ) will be the sole supplier of the GSM system that Viaero Wireless will use to replace its existing 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. network. Under the agreement, Nokia will supply a complete system, including GSM and GPRS core networks, an EDGE-capable radio network, and the Nokia NetAct(TM) network and service management system. In addition, Nokia is providing network planning and optimization, implementation, as well as care services. Deliveries have already begun and the network will be operational in the beginning of October 2003. "The choice of GSM/GPRS/EDGE clearly indicates Viaero Wireless' commitment to providing the latest technology to their customers and roaming partners," said Heikki Kasko, senior vice president, Nokia Networks, Americas. "This deal also signals Nokia's commitment to bringing high quality digital service to rural markets in the USA." "For too long the rural wireless subscriber has been ignored and forced to accept less than desired services," said Frank DiRico, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and President of Viaero Wireless. "My commitment is to provide end-to-end coverage and anytime access to wireless services superior to anything yet experienced by rural subscribers." GSM is the world's most popular digital network standard, providing the widest possible roaming opportunities. The "always on" connectivity of 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. is ideal for services such as Push to Talk and new mobile data services. Viaero will immediately introduce such digital features as caller ID A telephone company service that sends the caller's telephone number between the first and second ring of the call. If the calling number is not blocked, the calling number is displayed on the handset or base station of the called party. , voice mail messaging/notification, short messaging See SMS. service, and Internet messaging. The current analog wireless system serving northeast Colorado will continue to function as an alternative for Colorado subscribers. All subscribers on the current CDMA system in Nebraska will be replaced with GSM before years' end. NE Colorado Cellular, Inc. doing business as Cellular ONE of Northeast Colorado since 1991 and Wireless II, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control doing business as Nebraska Wireless since 1995; announced today the formation of a new Wireless Communications Company that will be doing business as Viaero Wireless. NE Colorado Cellular, Inc. will be the sole owner and operator of Viaero Wireless. |
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