Verizon Wireless And Lucent To Launch CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Network Trial In Washington Area

date: March 20, 2002

Verizon Wireless and Lucent Technologies announced plans to launch a data-optimized CDMA2000, or 1xEV-DO, trial network in the Washington, D.C. area next month, providing select business customers with secure mobile access to corporate applications such as e-mail and intranets at data transmission speeds of up to 2.4 Mbps.

This trial network, using CDMA2000 1xEV-DO equipment supplied by Lucent, paves the way for the introduction of even faster data speeds than currently available on the Verizon Wireless 1XRTT Express Network. It complements the current rollout of 3G-1X voice and packet data services by providing higher data capacity and throughput.

By providing secure mobile IP virtual private network (VPN) connections on this high-speed data network, business customers can access the Verizon Wireless network as an extension of their corporate LAN or intranet, allowing them to work from any location as if they were in the office.

"We have had tremendous success with our 1XRTT Express Network launch and with an eye toward the future, we are sowing the seeds for the rollout of the next evolution of this technology," said Bill Stone, Executive Director, Network Strategy for Verizon Wireless. "Using 1xEV-DO technology, we have the potential to deliver mobile data speeds on our Express Network that are comparable to most landline connections."

Several devices will be used to test the 1xEV-DO network, including wireless PC cards and embedded modules from AirPrime and Sierra Wireless. Additionally, Compaq will supply its Evo Notebook N600c with the Compaq 1xEV-DO MultiPort Module.

To enable the 1xEV-DO technology trial, Lucent will upgrade its commercial Flexent CDMA base stations with channel cards and software. In addition, Lucent will supply its Flexent Mobility Server to provide an open IP interface to the data network.

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