Motorola Chairman to Step Down: "Motorola Chairman to Step Down
Friday September 19, 6:59 pm ET
By Dave Carpenter, AP Business Writer
Motorola Chairman and CEO, Christopher Galvin, Has Decided to Retire, the Company Says
CHICAGO (AP) -- Christopher Galvin resigned Friday as chairman and chief executive of struggling Motorola Inc., ending an often-rocky six years at the helm of the telecommunications giant his grandfather founded 75 years ago."

Motorola Celebrates KDDI's Achievement of 10 Million CDMA2000 1X 3G Users In Japan
Thursday September 18, 7:00 am ET


ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Sept. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- KDDI, Japan's second largest wireless operator, and Motorola (NYSE: MOT - News) jointly celebrated a significant industry milestone on Sept. 16, 2003, when the 10 millionth mobile user was registered on KDDI's Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)2000 1X voice and data network. KDDI launched its CDMA2000 1X voice and data service on April 1, 2002, on an all Motorola supplied wireless radio access network.
CDMA2000 1X subscriptions rose quickly after launch last year, hitting one million users on June 23, two million on August 23, and rapidly accelerating thereafter. CDMA2000 1X subscriptions surpassed 10 million after less than 18 months of commercial service. Services are already offered in all 47 of Japan's prefectures and administrative divisions and are accessible to over 90 percent of the country's population. CDMA2000 1X technology nearly doubles the network voice capacity and is capable of transmitting data within a maximum downstream speed of up to 144 kilobits per second (Kbps).

"This is a great moment in time for KDDI and Motorola. CDMA2000 1X service has received increasingly positive response from our 'au' customers since service launch last year," said Tadashi Onodera, president of KDDI Corporation. "Motorola has responded to our business needs by meeting possibly the world's toughest quality expectations of the Japanese market with great effort and enthusiasm. We expect to see continued strong growth and popularity of CDMA2000 1X with Motorola's ongoing development of advanced features and services."

"We are delighted to be celebrating KDDI's achievement of 10 million CDMA2000 1X users in Japan, the world's leading data service market. KDDI and Motorola have jointly established a very good business relationship for over 15 years from analogue TACS systems through the current CDMA systems," said Simon Leung, senior vice president and general manager, Motorola's Global Telecom Solutions Sector, Asia Pacific Region. "We are honored to play an integral role in KDDI's wireless mobile area. Motorola continues to demonstrate its global leadership in wireless communications."

Motorola's CDMA2000 1X architecture builds upon existing 2G and 2.5G networks by adding packet based network elements. Reusing the 2G and 2.5G equipment within the 1X architecture can help protect the operator's current investments and can help reduce both their capital and operating expenditures. Motorola currently has 16 announced CDMA2000 1X contracts with network operators worldwide.

For the KDDI network, these network elements include the access node from Motorola's global strategic alliance partner Cisco Systems, Inc. that enables the radio access network to be Internet Protocol (IP) capable. With Cisco's access node, Motorola's CDMA2000 1X radio network offers a standards compliant solution that offers incremental features such as enhanced availability and scalability that help address the most critical needs of mobile wireless operator.

About KDDI

KDDI is the second largest total telecom carrier in Japan. KDDI is exploiting its unique potential as a company that comprehensively provides information and telecommunications service offering including mobile and broadband services. KDDI is working to become a "Ubiquitous Solution Company" that provides secure, convenient value-added solutions. Please visit www.kddi.com for more information.

About Motorola

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT - News) is a global leader in wireless, automotive and broadband communications. Sales in 2002 were $27.3 billion. Motorola is a global corporate citizen dedicated to ethical business practices and pioneering important innovations that make things smarter and life better, honored traditions that began when the company was founded 75 years ago this year. For more information, please visit www.motorola.com .

About the Motorola and Cisco Global Strategic Alliance

Through a combination of Motorola wireless technologies and Cisco Internet technologies, the Motorola and Cisco global strategic alliance is delivering end-to-end solutions for wireless Internet access and voice, data and video services on mobile networks. Its GPRS and CDMA systems are in commercial use with operators worldwide and are providing a critical path to profitable, new services and improved efficiencies while its CDMA2000 1X systems have met with proven success in 3G mobile communications.

MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered trademarks in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.




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Wireless access points are to be installed in at least 200 public payphones by
Christmas, BT Openzone has said.

Today, Sprint (NYSE: FON - News, PCS - News) announced the availability of PCS
Wi-Fi Access in hundreds of key hot spots across the country, including
airports, convention centers, hotels and other public venues. The new
high-speed data service provides a simple, consistent, hassle-free way for
mobile professionals to stay connected to critical information and be
productive while away from the office. Using 802.11b technology to enable data
speeds of 11 Mbps -- or up to 100 times faster than standard dial-up -- PCS
Wi-Fi Access allows users to replicate their desktop environment on a laptop
through convenient remote access to the Internet, email and their company
networks while in the field.

Tech Digest: "New wireless adapter for use with Xbox
Microsoft Corp. plans to introduce a new wireless adapter todaydesigned specifically for use with its Xbox gaming console. The small, black device, which runs on both the 802.11b wireless standard and the faster 802.11g standard, will let users of the Xbox Live online gaming service connect to the Internet wirelessly, instead of plugging a cable into the console. It will be in stores Oct. 5 at an estimated retail price of $139. "

Wi-Fi Comes to Cameras, Consoles, and More

TechXNY's Mobile Focus highlights smart phones, connected cameras, and other wireless wonders.

Tom Spring, PCWorld.com
Tuesday, September 16, 2003

NEW YORK -- Tech firms are hoping it will be a wireless winter, judging from the gear scheduled for the holiday shopping season and previewed Monday night at the Digital Focus/Mobile Focus media event here. The preview is part of the weeklong TechXNY, formerly known as PC Expo.

Wireless wares include a Bluetooth digital camera, a Palm keyboard, and smart phones that can link your Microsoft Outlook software to your mobile phone.

Wi-Fi Goes G

Silicon Valley Biz Ink :: The voice of the valley economy: "Logitech Transforms the PC into a Wireless Hub for Bluetooth Devices

Cable Replacement, Wireless Communication and Synchronization - All Enabled by
Logitech's Latest Bluetooth Offering for the PC

LA JOLLA, Calif., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Logitech
(Nasdaq: LOGI; Switzerland: LOGN) today unveiled at IDG's DEMOmobile
conference two products that will change the landscape of wireless
connectivity by enabling the PC to become a control center for Bluetooth(R)
mobile devices. These two new Bluetooth products, a cordless mouse and a
cordless mouse-and-keyboard combination, both come with a hub for wireless
connectivity between a desktop PC and Bluetooth mobile devices. Both free
people from the cords and cables that typically tie them to their PC, enable
convenient synchronization between the PC and the calendars and address books
that reside on a mobile phone or PDA, and integrate PC and mobile phone
technologies to provide greater flexibility for voice and messaging
communications"

Ericsson Announces License Agreement With ST for Bluetooth Version 1.2
Wednesday September 17, 9:19 am ET


STOCKHOLM, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 17, 2003--Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERICY - News) Technology Licensing today announced that they have signed a license agreement with ST for Ericsson's new Bluetooth baseband core, which implements the complete range of mandatory Bluetooth 1.2 features. ST will embed the Ericsson Core Bluetooth Baseband Platform Q-E1 in future Bluetooth products, starting with a single-chip Bluetooth solution with full v1.2 functionality that is currently in development.
Products compliant with the Bluetooth v1.2 specification offer features such as faster connection times, enhanced voice quality and adaptive frequency hopping, for improved coexistence with other wireless technologies. ST's new chip will be fully compliant with the new standard, backwards compatible with all v1.1 solutions and interoperable with all current Bluetooth solutions.

ST's new Bluetooth designs benefit from the advanced capabilities of the company's low power HCMOS9 (0.13 micron) technology, such as low leakage currents, translating to a superior battery life performance. The technology allows seamless integration of RF, power management and digital functionality into one silicon die.

"Integration to the v1.2 standard requires an upgrade of software and baseband along with detailed testing for interoperability standards," said Jacques Wenin, ST's Bluetooth Business Unit Director. "This is a serious technical challenge that requires a lot of resources and manufacturing know-how. We chose Ericsson due to their large base of experienced staff in Bluetooth wireless technology and the assurance that their Intellectual Property (IP) will be interoperable with other deployed solutions."

"STMicroelectronics is a key developer of technologies for the PC, access-point, and mobile marketplace," said Maria Khorsand, President of Ericsson Technology Licensing. "We are proud to be selected once again as ST's Bluetooth partner. Our Bluetooth 1.2 platform will ensure ST a fast time to market for a single chip with full 1.2 capability. It strengthens our alliance and is an injection to the entire Bluetooth community, which needs major semiconductor vendors like ST to be fully committed to Bluetooth."

Ericsson is shaping the future of Mobile and Broadband Internet communications through its continuous technology leadership. Providing innovative solutions in more than 140 countries, Ericsson is helping to create the most powerful communication companies in the world.

Read more at http://www.ericsson.com/press

About Ericsson Technology Licensing

Ericsson Technology Licensing develops state-of-the-art Bluetooth design solutions optimized for mobile communication, computing and media devices. As a major driving force behind the Bluetooth initiative, we have been instrumental in the development of Bluetooth wireless technology from a simple idea into a widely acclaimed industry standard. Our complete portfolio of IP Cores for Bluetooth baseband and radio together with a complete Bluetooth software package, qualification services, training and design services provides semiconductor and original equipment manufacturers the fastest, most reliable course for implementing Bluetooth wireless technology in new products. More information: www.ericsson.com/bluetooth

About STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics is a global leader in developing and delivering semiconductor solutions across the spectrum of microelectronics applications. An unrivalled combination of silicon and system expertise, manufacturing strength, Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategic partners positions the Company at the forefront of System-on-Chip (SoC) technology and its products play a key role in enabling today's convergence markets. The Company's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange, on Euronext Paris and on the Milan Stock Exchange. In 2002, the Company's net revenues were $6.32 billion and net earnings were $429.4 million. Further information on ST can be found at www.st.com.



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Contact:
Ericsson Inc.
Corporate Communications
Kathy Egan, 212-685-4030
pressrelations@ericsson.com
or
Ericsson Inc.
Investor Relations
Glenn Sapadin, 212-685-4030
investor.relations@ericsson.com



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BW Online | September 16, 2003 | Why Offices Are Now Open Secrets: "Why Offices Are Now Open Secrets
Wildly popular technologies like instant messaging and Wi-Fi make workers more productive -- and give hackers juicy opportunities "

TI debuts Wi-Fi chip for phones, PDAs | CNET News.com: "TI debuts Wi-Fi chip for phones, PDAs
Last modified: September 16, 2003, 5:40 PM PDT
By Ben Charny
Staff Writer, CNET News.com


Texas Instruments plans to unveil on Wednesday a new Wi-Fi chip small enough for cell phones and personal digital assistants.
Motorola will use the silicon inside its hybrid cell and Wi-Fi phone, expected to debut next year, said Marc Cetto, general manager of TI's wireless local area business unit. Cetto said TI is talking with other handset makers, but he didn't provide details. "

One radio fits all

David Kidd, PC Authority
Wednesday, 17 September 2003


Intel plans to look towards new wireless network architectures which allow multiple frequency bands, including BlueTooth, Wi-Fi and the new WiMax to be converged seamlessly on a single chip.

Airspan Networks Will Deploy WipLL in Florida: "Airspan Networks Will Deploy WipLL in Florida
Tuesday September 16, 1:12 pm ET
Local Firm Ofinet Will Deploy WipLL in South Florida
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 16, 2003--Airspan Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:AIRN - News), a leading global provider of fixed broadband wireless DSL networks, announced today its first fixed wireless access network deployment in Florida, with the signing of an agreement with Ofinet Inc.
Ofinet will use the 5.8Ghz unlicensed band to deploy broadband wireless access solutions in parts of South Florida where DSL access is not currently available, and to showcase high speed access applications for potential ISPs and other carriers from Latin America. Ofinet will initially deploy Airspan's high-speed Internet WipLL system at two sites in the western region of Broward County. Expansion plans include serving additional small businesses and residential areas throughout South Florida. "

Symbol Selects Socket Connection Solution Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology for PPT 8800 Mobile Terminal


Symbol Selects Socket Connection Solution Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology for PPT 8800 Mobile Terminal
Tuesday September 16, 9:00 am ET
Socket's CompactFlash Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology to be Integrated into PPT 8800 Handheld Devices for Short Range Cordless Communications


CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 16, 2003-- Socket Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:SCKT - News; PSE:SOK - News), the Mobile Connection(TM) Company, today announced that Symbol Technologies (NYSE:SBL - News) has selected Socket's CompactFlash Card with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology as the short-range cordless connection solution for Symbol's recently announced PPT 8800 handheld computer. Symbol and Socket are executing a supply agreement whereby Symbol will purchase Socket's CompactFlash Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology for embedding directly into the PPT 8800. Socket's Embedded Systems Group worked closely with Symbol's product development team to create an easy to use cordless solution built into this next generation enterprise PDA.
Designed especially for mobile workers who require immediate access to information at the point of activity, the Symbol PPT 8800 series packs the power of award-winning data capture and wireless communication options in a slim but ruggedized PDA-format device. Loaded with Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 software for Pocket PCs, the Symbol device offers increased mobility-centric features while still being small and lightweight enough to be carried unobtrusively in a pocket or on a belt.

"We are excited about the potential for short range cordless solutions enabled by our PPT 8800 Series enterprise PDA coupled with Socket's CompactFlash Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology," said Harry B. Lerner, vice president and general manager of the Symbol PDA business unit. "We selected Socket as our preferred Bluetooth solution provider because of their leadership in supplying field-proven solutions, as well as their ability to meet our strenuous testing requirements."

PDAs and other handheld mobile devices are getting smaller and lighter. These devices provide increased productivity by maintaining seamless connectivity throughout the day. Ease of use is an important element in the overall solution. Bluetooth wireless technology helps achieve this by eliminating the need for elaborate cabling. Socket's low power CompactFlash Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology has no protruding antenna which is ideal for Symbol's embedded CompactFlash slot.

"We are pleased to have been selected by Symbol to add Bluetooth wireless technology to this important product," said Mike Gifford, founder, executive vice president, and general manager of Socket's Embedded Systems Group. "Symbol's PPT 8800, coupled with Socket's field-proven Bluetooth wireless technology protocol stack and user interface, is well suited to address the needs of mobile workers requiring short range cordless connectivity. We look forward to delivering this solution to the marketplace with Symbol."

Socket Communications will demonstrate its products at Frontline Supply Chain Week -- September 16-18, Booth #337.

About Socket's Products Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology

Socket's CompactFlash Card, SDIO Card and KwikBlue Modules with Bluetooth Wireless Technology were designed for integration into PDAs, peripherals, industrial automation equipment, and many other products. The CompactFlash Card, SDIO Card and KwikBlue modules coupled with Socket's field-proven software protocol stack and value-added integration services are ideal for companies that want to add Bluetooth cordless connectivity to their product solutions. Design wins already field-tested or going into production include PDAs, mobile printers, serial dongles, industrial automation equipment, bar code scanning, and conference room whiteboard connectivity. Please visit Socket's embedded systems group web site for more details: http://www.socketcom.com/embedded/default.asp

About Socket

Socket Communications, Inc., the Mobile Connection(TM) Company, provides a broad range of connection products for Windows powered handheld computers, including connection kits with Bluetooth wireless technology, wireless LAN cards, digital phone cards, 56K modem cards, Ethernet cards and GPS solutions. In addition, Socket provides bar code scanning products and peripheral connection serial cards for laptops and other mobile devices. Socket's Embedded Systems Group offers customized solutions embedding CF cards with Bluetooth wireless technology and KwikBlue(TM) modules. The company believes its Mobility Friendly(TM), products lead the market with the smallest footprint and most Battery Friendly® power consumption in their class, while being easy to install, use and maintain. Socket products work with a variety of handheld devices including Pocket PCs, Palm PDAs and mobile phones. Socket is headquartered in Newark, California, and can be reached at 510-744-2700, or on the Internet at www.socketcom.com.

About Symbol

Symbol Technologies, Inc. delivers enterprise mobility solutions that enable anywhere, anytime data and voice communication designed to increase productivity, reduce costs and realize competitive advantage. Symbol systems and services integrate rugged mobile computing, advanced data capture and wireless networking for the world's leading retailers, transportation and logistics companies and manufacturers as well as government agencies and providers of healthcare, hospitality and security. More information is available at www.symbol.com.

Note to Editors: Socket and Battery Friendly are registered trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. The Mobile Connection Company, Mobility Friendly and KwikBlue are trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Socket Communications, Inc. is under license. All other trademarks and trade names contained herein are those of their respective owners.



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Contact:
Socket Communications
Tatia Meghdadi, 510-744-2751
tatia@socketcom.com
or
Slider & Associates
Sacha Arts, 408-356-3099
sacha@sliderassociates.com



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Source: Socket Communications



Lucent Technologies Successfully Completes Interoperability Testing of 3G W-CDMA Systems With Multiple Vendors in China: "Lucent Technologies Successfully Completes Interoperability Testing of 3G W-CDMA Systems With Multiple Vendors in China
Tuesday September 16, 8:32 am ET
Successful Tests with Suppliers Including Alcatel, Motorola, ZTE and Huawei Show Lucent's Readiness for the Commercial Launch of W-CDMA in China
BEIJING, Sept. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lucent Technologies announced today that it has successfully completed interoperability testing of its third generation (3G) Wideband-Code Division Multiple Access (W-CDMA) systems with several key suppliers of W-CDMA equipment in China, including Alcatel, Motorola and Zhong Xing Telecommunications (ZTE) and Huawei. These successful tests highlight the readiness of Lucent's W-CDMA equipment for commercial deployments in China and other markets.



The testing program involved compatibility tests between Lucent's W-CDMA radio access networks (including Lucent's Flexent® OneBTS® base station) with core network solutions from the other participating suppliers. Additionally, Lucent's core network solution was tested with the other suppliers' radio access networks. In the course of the testing, Lucent successfully established circuit and packet connections, completed multiple, simultaneous voice calls, conducted high-speed data calls and delivered SMS (short message service) two-way text messages. The tests also included the demonstration of roaming between 2G and 3G networks, and verified support of a variety of critical mobility and security features.
'These successful tests demonstrate that Lucent's W-CDMA systems meet Chinese operators' requirements for multi-vendor compatibility, and also address their reliability and performaperformance needs," said Roger Derrien, vice president for W-CDMA product management with Lucent's Mobility Solutions Group. "Our W-CDMA customers can now deploy mobile networks using equipment from multiple vendors with complete confidence that those systems will work together seamlessly."

W-CDMA -- also known as Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) -- is an advanced and efficient wireless technology being introduced worldwide, and an international 3G standard established by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). W-CDMA is a spread-spectrum technology designed to support the 3G-evolution needs of Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), and other wireless network operators.

Who Makes What: 802.11 Wireless LANs: "


09.15.03

The wireless LAN market has undergone tremendous changes over the last two years or so. What grew out of kooky home networking technology when it first started to emerge in 1999 has grown into a business that has the potential to shake up both the enterprise market and the service provider world."

FDA Approves First Medical System Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology

SEATTLE, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- connectBlue's Serial Port Adapter, supplied by Code Blue Communications, Inc., has been integrated as a key wireless component of the first Bluetooth medical application to be granted market approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). An OEM version of the Serial Port Adapter enables wireless communication between operating room equipment and a central control system developed by Stryker Endoscopy -- a leading supplier of medical equipment for operating room applications worldwide.

'This decision marks a major milestone for the Bluetooth industry and
clearly reinforces our long held conviction that the technology has a solid future beyond the consumer segment,' said Rolf Nilsson, President at connectBlue.

Broadcom Ships New 'M'-Series of 54 Mbps Wi-Fi(R) Solutions That Deliver Superior Battery Life, Speed and Security

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Broadcom Corporation , the leading provider of silicon solutions enabling broadband communications, today introduced new wireless LAN chips that reduce power consumption to extend the battery life of Wi-Fi(R) enabled notebook PCs. Equipped with a wireless solution using the new Broadcom(R) AirForce(TM) BCM4306-M chip, a typical Pentium(R) M notebook can last up to 20 minutes longer, for example, than the same notebook with a Centrino(TM) wireless LAN solution(1). In addition to better battery life, the new Broadcom products deliver 54Mbps Wi-Fi performance, allowing the user to transfer up to five times as much data in the same amount of time as notebooks containing slower 802.11b wireless LAN technology.

Jury Finds Proxim Infringes Symbol Technologies Patents: "Wireless-networking equipment provider Proxim said it hasn't been enjoined from continued sales of these products and royalty payments also haven't been determined."

Symbol wins patent suit, sees $23 mln royalties