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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
QUALCOMM Reinforces Commitment to WLAN Market, Joins Wi-Fi Alliance
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 6 -- QUALCOMM Incorporated
(Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of Code Division Multiple
Access (CDMA) and other advanced wireless technologies, today announced that
the Company has joined the Wi-Fi Alliance. The Wi-Fi Alliance is a global,
non-profit industry trade association with more than 200 member companies
devoted to promoting the growth of wireless local area networks (WLAN). By
joining the Wi-Fi Alliance, QUALCOMM will be directly involved with ensuring
the compatibility of Wi-Fi technology with the Company's Mobile Station
Modem(TM) (MSM(TM)) chipsets.
"QUALCOMM is pleased to take the important step of joining the Wi-Fi
Alliance to help ensure the interoperability of WLAN technologies with
CDMA2000, WCDMA, and other wireless standards supported by our solutions,"
said Ed Tiedemann, senior vice president of engineering for QUALCOMM. "We
look forward to working closely together on the interoperability of 802.11 a,
b, and g standards -- as well as the expected 802.11n standard -- with
cellular networks, helping ensure seamless compatibility across our product
portfolio and driving the convergence of mobile capabilities."
"In becoming a member of the Wi-Fi Alliance, QUALCOMM joins more than 200
companies from around the globe who are committed to delivering interoperable
Wi-Fi solutions and ensuring a positive user experience through our Wi-Fi
CERTIFIED programs," said Frank Hanzlik, Wi-Fi Alliance managing director.
"We are pleased to have them become a part of the organization."
QUALCOMM recently announced that select MSM chipsets will be integrated
with WLAN modules to offer connectivity to IP networks, and will feature
compatibility with 802.11b and 802.11g protocols on CDMA2000(R) and WCDMA
(UMTS(R)) networks. QUALCOMM's contributions to 802.11n technology include
MIMO and Transmit Beamforming techniques that will help accelerate
convergence between the computing, consumer electronics and mobile phone
segments.
With the aim of enhancing the user experience for mobile wireless
devices, the Wi-Fi Alliance's testing and certification programs ensure the
interoperability of WLAN products based on the IEEE 802.11 specification.
Since the introduction of the Wi-Fi Alliance's certification program in March
2000, more than 2,000 products have been designated as Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(TM),
encouraging the expanded use of Wi-Fi products and services across the
consumer and enterprise markets.
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 2005 FORTUNE
500(R) company traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market(R) under the ticker symbol
QCOM.
QUALCOMM is a registered trademark of QUALCOMM Incorporated. Mobile
Station Modem and MSM, are trademarks of QUALCOMM Incorporated. CDMA2000 is
a registered trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA
USA). Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Alliance are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi
Alliance and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED is a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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