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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
QUALCOMM and Nordisk Mobiltelefon (NMT) Announce Agreement to Offer BREW(R) Services
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 19 -- QUALCOMM Incorporated
(Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of Code Division Multiple
Access (CDMA) and other advanced wireless technologies, today announced an
agreement with Nordisk Mobiltelefon AS, a CDMA2000(R) 1xEV-DO wireless service
operator focusing on the rural Nordic market for voice and data services, to
deploy BREW products and services over its CDMA450 network in Sweden and
Norway. The rollout of BREW wireless applications in both countries will
enable NMT subscribers to download the most up-to-the-minute, compelling
mobile content available in various application categories that target both
enterprise and consumer users.
"This announcement builds on the momentum that the BREW solution is
experiencing in Europe and marks a significant step for the region in having
the most optimized wireless data offerings available," said Bob Briggs, vice
president of global business relations and operations for QUALCOMM Internet
Services. "QUALCOMM looks forward to supporting NMT as they are committed to
delivering advanced wireless services and truly recognize the inherent value
and technical capabilities that the BREW solution can provide its wireless
subscribers."
"NMT is committed to providing advanced 3G technology solutions with the
most up-to-date mobile applications and content available to its customers.
Our CDMA450 network combined with the BREW solution provides an excellent
platform for the development and distribution of new services to our
professional and consumer users," said Johan Lodenius, chief of end-user
devices and applications, Nordisk Mobiltelefon. "It is very important for us
that any local developer or enterprise can provide specialized application and
content solutions in an open environment. Our end-users will then have access
to a large library of BREW applications that have been created by developers
worldwide."
QUALCOMM's BREW solution is designed to meet the distinct and varied needs
of wireless operators, handset manufacturers, publishers, developers and end
users around the world. BREW products and services include: an open,
extensible client platform that supports robust systems and application
software including personalized and branded user interfaces for mass market
devices; a J2EE(TM)-based, modular delivery system that enables the
distribution of content, applications and user interfaces to wireless devices
across all air interfaces; a dedicated professional services team that
supports the integration of customized implementations; and the wireless
industry's first global marketplace to support the monetization of
applications and services developed in all programming languages. The BREW
solution can make the wireless visions of innovative companies a reality.
Nordisk Mobiltelefon AS (NMT) is a Nordic region wireless service
operator, currently holding licenses in the 450MHz band in Norway and Sweden.
NMT is providing voice and data services using 1xEV-DO technology and is
focused on professional and consumer segments in the rural regions.
QUALCOMM Incorporated (www.qualcomm.com) is a leader in developing and
delivering innovative digital wireless communications products and services
based on CDMA and other advanced technologies. 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.
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 CDMA and the BREW
solution are 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 26, 2004, and most recent Form 10-Q.
QUALCOMM and BREW are registered trademarks 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.
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