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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
QUALCOMM Congratulates Movilnet on Launch of BREW(TM)-Based Services in Venezuela
SAN DIEGO, April 26 --QUALCOMM Incorporated
(Nasdaq: QCOM), pioneer and world leader of Code Division Multiple Access
(CDMA) digital wireless technology, congratulates Venezuelan operator Movilnet
on the successful launch of wireless data services based on QUALCOMM's BREW
solution. Movilnet is a Cantv company and provider of products and services
for voice, data, Internet access, cellular telephony and telephone
directories. Movilnet's new BREW-based "3rd Generation Services" allow the
company's 2.8 million wireless subscribers to browse and download a variety of
applications -- such as e-mail, entertainment, communication services, games
and ringtones -- on their wireless devices using the operator's third-
generation (3G) CDMA2000(R) 1X network.
"The flexibility afforded by QUALCOMM's BREW system is ideal for offering
value-added services to our customers in a quick and cost-effective manner,"
said Jose Maria De Viana, president of Movilnet. "The launch of our 3rd
Generation Services demonstrates our commitment to bringing the industry's
best 3G wireless applications to our subscribers. With these exciting new
products and services, such as real-time Internet Web cam and video services,
we anticipate these services will be met with great enthusiasm from users
throughout Venezuela."
Since the BREW system allows content developers to build applications in a
variety of languages, including Spanish, Movilnet can offer products and
services specifically designed for the Venezuelan market. "3rd Generation
Services" subscribers can initially select from four different BREW-enabled
handsets, Kyocera Slider, 3245 and 3225, and Motorola T-730 color phones,
immediately available by Movilnet.
"As one of the first operators in South America to deploy a CDMA2000 1X
network, and by bringing BREW-based services to Venezuela, Movilnet has set
the bar for advanced 3G services in the region," said Marcelo Valdez, regional
director of Americas, QUALCOMM Internet Services. "QUALCOMM is thrilled that
Movilnet chose the BREW system to power 3rd Generation Services. We look
forward to working closely with the Movilnet team and we are pleased with the
new opportunities it creates for the growing community of global developers."
QUALCOMM's BREW system provides products and services that connect the
mobile marketplace value chain, which includes application developers,
publishers, content providers, device manufacturers, operators and consumers.
Publishers and developers worldwide are generating revenue from BREW-based
applications and content, and 26 manufacturers have offered more than 135
BREW-enabled device models to consumers. Movilnet Venezuela joins many very
successful operators that have deployed commercial BREW-based wireless data
services, including Verizon Wireless, ALLTEL, Cellular One, MetroPCS, Midwest
Wireless and U.S. Cellular in the United States; China Unicom, KDDI in Japan,
KTF in South Korea, Hutchison Wireless CAT in Thailand, Telstra in Australia,
VIVO in Brazil, BellSouth International, Telefonica Moviles in Peru, Movicom
in Argentina, Verizon in the Dominican Republic, Verizon Wireless Puerto Rico
and Pelephone in Israel.
QUALCOMM Incorporated (www.qualcomm.com) is a leader in developing and
delivering innovative digital wireless communications products and services
based on the Company's CDMA digital technology. Headquartered in San Diego,
Calif., QUALCOMM is included in the S&P 500 Index and is a 2003 FORTUNE 500(R)
company traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market(R) under the ticker symbol
QCOM.Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release
contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and
uncertainties including the extent and speed to which the BREW solution is
adopted and deployed, change in economic conditions of the various markets the
Company serves, as well as the other risks detailed from time to time in the
Company's SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-K for the year ended
September 28, 2003, and most recent Form 10-Q.
QUALCOMM is a registered trademark of QUALCOMM Incorporated. BREW is a
trademark of QUALCOMM Incorporated. CDMA2000 is a registered trademark of the
Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA USA). All other trademarks are
the property of their respective owners.
For further information please contact: Michele Bakic, QUALCOMM Internet
Services, +1-858-651-4017, mbakic@qualcomm.com, or Emily Gin, Corporate Public
Relations, +1-858-651-4084, publicrelations@qualcomm.com, or, Bill Davidson,
Investor Relations, +1-858-658-4813, ir@qualcomm.com, all QUALCOMM
Incorporated.
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