3G Association and CDG sign MOU

October 21, 2004

The CDMA Development Group (CDG) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Third Generation Telecommunication Networks Operators Association (3G Association). This agreement calls for the two organizations to collaborate on the promotion of IMT-MC technology, networks and market development in Russia.

"The MoU with the 3G Association underscores the CDG's commitment to promote wireless services in Russia," said Perry LaForge, executive director of the CDG. "IMT-MC/CDMA2000 is a viable solution for the wide deployment of wireless voice and data services within Russia and Eastern Europe, as evidenced by a number of commercial and planned networks in the region."

"This cooperation will facilitate the exchange of information on 3G in Russia and globally, including market opportunities, deployments and commercial successes," said Andrey Skorodumov, executive director of the 3G Association. "We feel that this partnership with the CDG will enhance our goal of advancing new technologies throughout the Russian Federation."

Under the agreement, the 3G Association and the CDG will collaborate in the areas of technology and marketing to exchange information and jointly organize conferences, seminars, meetings and roundtables on matters related to IMT-MC and the advancement of wireless communications in Russia. The organizations will also collaborate on regulatory issues and develop common proposals for studies, reports and projects.

There are nearly 124 million IMT-MC/CDMA2000 subscribers worldwide, with the number of users growing at 4.6 million per month. Today, 94 carriers in 47 countries on six continents are operating IMT-MC/CDMA2000 networks with an additional 38 networks scheduled for deployment this year. More than 670 IMT-MC/CDMA2000 devices manufactured by 57 vendors are available on the market.