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MTN chooses Cambridge Broadband Networks for multi-service wireless network in Rwanda, October 6, 2007

Brazilian government to publish 3G bidding rules soon, October 6, 2007

KTF 3G service suffers from technical problems, October 6, 2007

Argentina’s Personal lunches 3G service in Rosario, October 6, 2007

Russia has it's first 3G network, October 6, 2007

AT&T could drop Alcatel-Lucent as 3G mobile network supplier, October 6, 2007

Enea Extends License Agreement with ZTE for 3G Handsets, October 2, 2007

LG to unveil premium handsets in Brazil, October 2, 2007

KTF 3G subscribers doubled in less than 3 months, October 2, 2007

3G policy in India will be non-uniform, October 2, 2007

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Openwave WAP2.0 supports over 12 million 3G KDDI subscribers

March 15, 2004

Openwave Systems, the provider of open software products and services for the communications industry, announced that over 12 million subscribers are now using Openwave's WAP 2.0 technology via KDDI's "au" branded 3G mobile phone services (CDMA 1X and CDMA 1X WIN) based on CDMA2000 1x and CDMA 2000 1x EV-DO technology.

"Openwave technology has allowed us to provide our subscribers with the industry's most sophisticated mobile phone data solutions," said Takashi Tanaka, Vice President, Solution Product Development Division, Solution Business Sector, KDDI. "Openwave has been an essential partner throughout the development, launch, and expansion of our "au" 3G services. Providing mobile phone internet services over an open, standards-based network is an important strategy for KDDI going forward. Openwave's scaleable solutions have also been effective in handling high user usage rates for CDMA 1X WIN and other services. We look forward to working with Openwave to further expand our subscriber base."

The Openwave WAP 2.0 technology implemented at KDDI includes Openwave WAP 2.0 Gateway (Enhanced Service Framework: ESF), Openwave Mobile Device Manager, and Openwave Mobile Browser. These technologies combine to form part of the infrastructure for KDDI's 3G CDMA 1X and CDMA 1XWIN data services. Openwave WAP 2.0 Gateway ESF uses modular architecture and enables high-speed exchange between a device and the appropriate content applications as well as content adaptation service.

In responding to current subscriber needs, Openwave WAP 2.0 Gateway ESF represents a substantial improvement compared to early WAP standards, and by providing a sophisticated user experience, it contributes to the successful development of a new business model and creation of a rich application environment. Openwave's emphasis on complying with industry standards enables interoperability with a variety of devices, and it has developed architecture capable of handling a wide range of content delivery methods, including push and browsing applications.

"Openwave is proud to partner with KDDI in order to enhance the user experience," said Paul Anderson, general manager and vice president, Asia Pacific, Openwave Systems. "We are striving to maintain and strengthen customer loyalty by continuing to help deliver the industry's preeminent user environment. Our contribution to KDDI demonstrates that Openwave can respond not only to current requirements, but also to potential future needs associated with building and expanding next generation networks."