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CDMA2000 surpasses 100 million subscribers

August 2, 2004

The CDMA Development Group (CDG) announced that the number of CDMA2000 subscribers worldwide has exceeded 100 million. At the end of June, over 112 million people across all continents used the technology to make voice calls or to access the Internet and advanced data services.

"The global CDMA2000 community should be very proud to reach this significant milestone in such a short time," said Perry LaForge, executive director of the CDG. "The commercial success of CDMA2000 services is a ringing endorsement of the ITU's 3G vision, and we can all share in the celebration."

The phenomenal growth in CDMA2000 users can be attributed to the rapid deployment of CDMA2000 networks worldwide, the availability of a wide range of devices across all price points, and high demand for the advanced data services being offered by CDMA2000 operators. CDMA2000 is used today by 89 operators in 45 countries worldwide, with 36 more launches scheduled by the end of the year. More than 650 CDMA2000 devices have been introduced to the market, ranging from low-cost phones to high-end devices with advanced functionality.

In addition to delivering voice and data services in developed countries, CDMA2000 has enhanced the lives of many in rural and underdeveloped areas, providing affordable access to telephones and the Internet where previously there was none.

Industry Accolades

"The growth in the popularity and use of 1X technology comes as no surprise to Bell Mobility. Our network strength allows us to continue to innovate and deliver efficient mobile applications, like location-based services and picture messaging. We know our customers are among the happiest in the industry -- our churn consistently averages around one percent - the lowest in North America." Jacques Robichon, Vice President, Wireless Network, Engineering & Operations, Bell Mobility.

"CDMA2000 has proven to be the most advanced technology for providing true 3G services to global subscribers. The cost-effectiveness and time-to-market associated with this technology has demonstrated successful results for carriers and greatly enhanced our service offering in Japan. In just over two years since our launch of CDMA2000, KDDI has amassed more than 15 million CDMA2000 subscribers." Tadashi Onodera, President, KDDI.

"We are very proud to have contributed to this milestone 100 million subscriber achievement, and to recognize how this technology has revolutionized the communications industry." Steve Searles, Vice President, Marketing & Sales, CDMA/TDMA, Nortel Networks.

"QUALCOMM applauds the CDMA community in achieving this marquee milestone of reaching more than 100 million CDMA2000 subscribers around the globe. In less than four years, the CDMA industry has been able to accelerate the 3G market and we look forward to bringing even more technology innovation in the coming months." Jeff Jacobs, President of Global Development, QUALCOMM.

"CDMA2000 1xEV-DO has also improved our data transmission rates and service quality, while enabling us to offer an increased range of 3G services." Dr. Jae Byun, Vice President, Head of Network Planning Division, SK Telecom.