Motorola and KDDI deploy CDMA2000 1X on 2GHz network

October 13, 2004

Motorola announced that it has begun deployment of its CDMA2000 1X solution on a 2GHz network for KDDI, the 3G cellular phone service provider in Japan. KDDI is expected to commercially roll out innovative data and voice services based on its new 3G network in late October 2004.

The new packet-based 2GHz network will allow KDDI to leverage additional bandwidth while offering the opportunity to provide more advanced IP-based feature enhancements to deliver new services to its customers.

"We will reach yet another milestone with Motorola with our launch of this new 3G service," said Tadashi Onodera, president of KDDI Corporation. "With Motorola's strong support, I am optimistic that we can gain a stronger foothold in the CDMA2000 1X market and continue to expand our current subscriber base."

"This commercial deployment in Japan of CDMA2000 1X in the 2GHz band underlines our commitment and leadership in developing CDMA2000 1X technology," said Simon Leung, senior vice president, Motorola and general manager for its infrastructure business in the Asia Pacific region. "We look forward to deepening our 15-year relationship with KDDI through well- designed wireless solutions that will help KDDI capture additional revenue and meet emerging customer needs."

KDDI has enjoyed tremendous success with its all-Motorola 800MHz CDMA2000 1X network, growing its CDMA customer base to 18 million subscribers.