Qualcomm and Huawei to Cooperate on Advanced UMTS Node B Receiver Technology

Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) , a leading developer and innovator of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) and other advanced wireless technologies, and Huawei Technologies ("Huawei"), a leader in providing next generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, today announced the signing of a technology transfer agreement for advanced Node B (base station) receiver design that can benefit all UMTS systems, Release 99 and onwards. For example, the agreement covers new technology that can boost the data throughput performance of High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) networks by up to 60 percent. Technology transferred by Qualcomm under this agreement will enable Huawei to deploy highly advanced 3G networks in markets using any UMTS-based technologies.

The key feature of this technology is Uplink Interference Cancellation, a component of advanced receiver designs for Node B technology. Uplink Interference Cancellation uses baseband processing to eliminate interference that can arise from multiple uplink data streams in a cell as well as from neighboring cells. For 2msec transmission time intervals (TTIs), Uplink Interference Cancellation can increase total HSUPA cell throughput by up to 60 percent, with median user data rate improvements of approximately 65 percent. Simulations suggest that systems with this feature can also support up to a 46 percent increase in cell Voice-over-IP (VoIP) traffic over an HSUPA Release 7 system and a 200 percent increase over Release 99 systems. This creates a better experience for the growing number of people using mobile devices to upload and share data-intensive photographs and videos, as well as to access popular VoIP services.
"Qualcomm and Huawei have a close relationship," said Jing Wang, executive vice president of Qualcomm. "We're pleased to have this opportunity to jointly demonstrate UMTS' strong upgrade path and bring improved capacity and new opportunities to global customers."
"Last year, Huawei won 44 commercial contracts to deploy UMTS/HSPA solutions. One of the success factors in gaining such a high level of trust from the world's top operators is our ability to consistently deliver outstanding network performance through the joint development of world-class wireless technologies with industry leaders," said Yu Chengdong, president of Huawei's Wireless Network BU. "We are working closely with Qualcomm to bring more cutting-edge capabilities and products to mobile communications operators and customers all around the world."

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Huawei Technologies is a leader in providing next generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world. The company is dedicated to providing innovative and customized products, services and solutions to create long-term value and potential growth for its customers. Huawei's products and solutions are deployed in over 100 countries and serve 35 of the world's top 50 operators, as well as over one billion users worldwide.

Qualcomm and TELUS Announce New User Interface for Enhanced Access to SPARK Data Services

Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) , a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, and TELUS (NYSE:TU) , a leading telecommunications company in Canada, today announced the launch of a new customized user interface (UI) based on Qualcomm's uiOne(TM) offering. Commercially available on the Samsung U540, the solution enables TELUS to create a branded homescreen that makes it easier for customers to access TELUS' SPARK data services.

TELUS selected uiOne to design a custom branded UI that would differentiate their services and drive data usage. The open and flexible combination of technologies and services uiOne offers provide a rich, integrated and dynamic experience on mobile devices.

"TELUS is committed to bringing innovative products and solutions to its customers that make it easy for them to fully enjoy the variety of advanced SPARK mobile entertainment, information and messaging services that we offer," said Stephen Ospalak, TELUS' vice president of subscriber equipment. "Providing quality content that is easily discoverable is critical to customer satisfaction, and this improved UI allows us to deliver our SPARK service in a more user friendly way."

"The launch of uiOne demonstrates TELUS' forward thinking in the delivery of data services to its customers," said Arvin Chander, vice president of carrier relations, Qualcomm Internet Services. "Users are looking for a compelling and personalized mobile experience and as the first Canadian operator to deploy uiOne, TELUS has a competitive advantage in a market with tremendous revenue opportunity."

Qualcomm Incorporated (http://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 2007 FORTUNE 500(R) company traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market(R) under the ticker symbol QCOM.

Qualcomm is a registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. uiOne is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.