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Citywide High Speed Wireless Network Launched Today in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Saturday June 26, 9:00 am ET
City of Rio Rancho, in Collaboration With Intel and Usurf Communications, Celebrates Historic Technological Achievement, Self-Christened 'Your Wireless Window to the World'


RIO RANCHO, N.M., June 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The City of Rio Rancho, in collaboration with Intel Corporation (Nasdaq: INTC - News) and Usurf Communications, Inc., a subsidiary of Usurf America, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: USUR - News), today launched its highly anticipated citywide Wi-Fi hotspot, which will ultimately cover 103 square miles (27 miles of contiguous wireless coverage) and offer unprecedented high-speed wireless data access to the City's 58,000 residents and its hundreds of business, government and civic organizations. City, State and collaborating corporate officials are commemorating this historical technological achievement with a major picnic celebration, self-christened "Your Wireless Window to the World," in Rio Rancho beginning at 10:30 A.M. today.
Once the citywide network is fully installed, which is expected to be completed by the end of the year, Rio Rancho's wireless network will permit users to connect to the Internet at speeds considerably faster than most DSL and cable modems. The wireless network, which utilizes Usurf Communications' proprietary UsurfMesh© technology, will offer equal download and upload speeds resulting in better performance for a wide variety of Internet applications, including virtual private networks (VPNs). If picnic attendees have a laptop with a modern Intel® Centrino(TM) mobile technology+ with built-in wireless capability, then they can enjoy the Centrino(TM) certified hotspot created at the event. If users have an older laptop that does not have built-in wireless technology, they simply need to purchase a PC Card or USB connected external Wi-Fi transceiver to access the Internet.

"Rio Rancho is the latest example of how broadband wireless technologies can positively impact businesses, individuals, governments and entire cities," said Sean Maloney, executive vice president and general manager, Intel Communications Group. "The successful collaboration with the City of Rio Rancho and Usurf underscores the importance of working collectively to bring useful technology to cities and communities here and abroad."

Usurf Communications will be offering free wireless service for Rio Rancho residents and businesses through July 1, 2004, at which time, users may subscribe to the service for a monthly fee. Usurf's Wi-Fi system demonstrations and subscription services, as well as vendors offering discounted wireless products, will be featured at today's picnic celebration and situated in booths found in the main tent.

DETAILS FOR PICNIC CELEBRATION:

When: TODAY -- 10:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.

Where: Haynes Park and Rosko Field (on the west side of NM 528
between 19th Avenue and Westside Boulevard, across the street
from Intel)

Who: Everyone is invited.

Speakers: Mayor Jim Owen
Intel VP of Technology & Manufacturing Group -- Tim G. Hendry
Usurf Communications' President -- Kenneth J. Upcraft
U.S. Senator Pete Domenici
Spokesperson for U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman
Spokesperson for U.S. Representative Tom Udall
Spokesperson for U.S. Representative Heather Wilson
Spokesperson for New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson
New Mexico State Senator Joseph J. Carraro

Parking: Public parking will be available at Intel on the east side
and behind First Financial Credit Union (2201 Rio Rancho
Blvd.) and Wellesley Suites on the west side of NM 528.


Reporters/media representatives can arrange technology demonstrations and face-to-face interviews by visiting the 'press table' on site at the picnic celebration. You may also visit www.RioRanchoWireless.com for more information.

About Intel Corporation

Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of computer, networking and communications products. Additional information about Intel is available at http://www.intel.com/pressroom.

+ Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software, services or external hardware. Availability of public wireless LAN access points limited and some hotspots may not support Linux-based Intel Centrino mobile technology systems. System performance measured by MobileMark* 2002. System performance, battery life, wireless performance and functionality will vary depending on your specific operating system, hardware and software configurations. See http://www.intel.com/products/centrino/more_info for more information.

Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.
Intel and Intel Centrino are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

About Usurf America Inc.

Usurf America (OTC Bulletin Board: USUR - News) is bringing advanced communications and technologies to homes and businesses across the United States. Based in Colorado Springs, Usurf is implementing an aggressive growth-through-acquisition and cross-promotion strategy that leverages the Company's proprietary IP-based software technology, enabling ubiquitous wireless Internet service and the provision of bundled voice (telephone), video (cable) and high-speed data (Internet) services. Usurf supports all hardware meeting popular Wi-Fi standards, and can deploy its services far less expensively than other wireline and cable technology providers. Reliable hardware infrastructure, new wireless technologies and superior customer service gives Usurf the ability to deliver entertainment, information and improved communication at highly competitive prices through its three divisions, Usurf Communications, Inc., Usurf Development, Inc., and Usurf Systems & Technologies, Inc. The Company also markets telecommunications-related hardware and software, much of it flowing from Usurf's robust internal R&D program.

For more information, please contact:

At Intel Corporation
Terrence McDermott
505-715-0278
Terrence.mcdermott@intel.com

At Usurf Communications, Inc.
Kenneth J. Upcraft
719-260-6455
kupcraft@usurf.com
or
Elite Financial Communications Group
Andrea Strittmatter
407-585-1080
andrea@efcg.net

At the City of Rio Rancho
Peggy McCarthy
505-891-5002
pmccarthy@ci.rio-rancho.nm.us




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Airlines win Wi-Fi management battle with airports - Computerworld

Airlines win Wi-Fi management battle with airports
The FCC claims exclusive jurisdiction over the unlicensed Wi-Fi spectrum


News Story by Bob Brewin

JUNE 25, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Airlines won a key battle in their fight with airports over control of the Wi-Fi spectrum yesterday when the Federal Communications Commission ruled that it -- and not local authorities -- has "exclusive jurisdiction" over the use of unlicensed spectrum.
Airports such as Logan International in Boston, which is run by the Massachusetts Port Authority, contended they had the right to manage spectrum within their boundaries to eliminate interference. Massport and Denver International Airport have installed shared-use Wi-Fi networks offering paid public Internet access, as well as access for the airlines. But the airport operators wanted to require the airlines to pay to use the networks for wireless bag scans, check-in systems and other applications.

Forbes.com: Ultrawideband devices aim to take home wireless to the next level

Ultrawideband devices aim to take home wireless to the next level
Hiawatha Bray, 06.25.04, 10:21 AM ET

Jun. 25--The space shuttle videos looked almost better than the real thing. They were high-definition videos,

...

Those black boxes were built by Freescale Semiconductor, a division of Motorola Corp. The microchips inside them can pump out 110 million bits of data per second -- twice as much as the fastest WiFi wireless networking equipment now on the market. And that's just the beginning. Before the year's out, Freescale will be making chips that run twice as fast; by next year, it plans to offer a slice of silicon that will broadcast wireless data at one billion bits per second.

Freescale is one of the leaders in a new kind of digital technology called "ultrawideband" that's being described as the next big consumer wireless technology, thanks to its ability to pump out massive amounts of data. But even though some ultrawideband devices will come to market this year, the technology is still hobbled by regulatory challenges and a long-running clash between two incompatible ultrawideband systems.

World's First Wireless IP Handset Enabling Seamless Switching Between Wireless Networks

World's First Wireless IP Handset Enabling Seamless Switching Between Wireless Networks

25th June , 2004

ASIA : Net-2Com Corporation and Fujitsu Laboratories announced the development of the world's first wireless IP mobile handset capable of seamless switching between wireless LAN and public wireless networks. The prototype handset features built-in wireless LAN functions and enables free selection of public wireless networks through inserting various CompactFlash? (CF)(1) networking cards, allowing global use. By adopting standard operating systems (OS) for PDAs, this handset supports a wide range of applications including business applications."

UPS invests $200m in global wireless push - silicon.com

UPS invests $200m in global wireless push

June 24 2004

by John Lamb

World's largest corporate Wi-Fi rollout part of efficiency drive


Parcels giant UPS is making a $200m global investment in Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and cellular wireless technology - a move that should put an end to delays caused by snapped connector cables linking workers' equipment.



In Europe, 73 parcel sorting centres and some 10,000 delivery drivers will by the end of 2005 use wireless devices. UPS, with annual revenues of around $33bn, reckons that should speed up package-tracking and enable customised services.


UPS to wield Wi-Fi rings of power

UPS to wield Wi-Fi rings of power



Delivery company UPS is to give wireless rings to all its 55,000 sorting staff, to scan and track packages.

Compared with last week's wireless surfboard, UPS' wireless ring is a practical device: using both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, the rings will scan and transmit information about packages, so the exact whereabouts of any parcel can be checked by customers on the UPS site.

A scanner worn on the handler's middle finger reads the barcode on the packet and transmits the information by Bluetooth to a Wi-Fi terminal worn at the waist, which relays it to UPS' network.

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PC World | Wireless heads for pricing war

Wireless heads for pricing war
Michael Crawford, Computerworld

25/06/2004 08:18:36

A price war between wireless vendors is unfolding across the globe but is unlikely to reach Australian shores until 2005.

Crashing prices for wireless LANs and obsolete gateways is triggering the battle, according to a recent report from Unstrung Insider.

Enterprise wireless LAN solution prices are set to crash as all 802.11b access points are end-of-life designs and wireless gateways produced by the likes of Bluesocket will be superseded by wireless switches, the report said.

IDC Australia's senior mobile and wireless analyst Warren Chaisatien said that as competition grows for wireless LAN connections there will be heated competition within the Australian market.

EE Times UK - Bluetooth aids livestock tracking

Bluetooth aids livestock tracking
By Colin Holland

EETUK.com
24 June 2004 (1:00 p.m. GMT)


LIVERPOOL, England — Bluetooth and serial technologies specialist, Brainboxes, is cooperating with AgInfoLink, to bring Bluetooth wireless technology to livestock tracking applications. The animals are tagged with an RFID ID tag soon after birth and from then on are tracked across a farm-to-market data network supplied by AgInfoLink.

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Net-2Com and Fujitsu Unveil Roaming Wireless IP Handset : Mobile Phones : MobileMag

Net-2Com and Fujitsu Unveil Roaming Wireless IP Handset


Thursday June 24, 2004 10:24 AM CDT

Net-2Com and Fujitsu today have announced together the development of the world's first wireless IP mobile handset capable of seamless switching between wireless LAN and public wireless networks. The prototype handset features built-in wireless LAN functions and enables free selection of public wireless networks through inserting various CompactFlash networking cards, allowing global use. By adopting standard operating systems for PDAs, this handset supports a wide range of applications including business applications.

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allAfrica.com: Nigeria: Cabir Scare: Subscribers Worry, Security Experts Go to Banks

Cabir Scare: Subscribers Worry, Security Experts Go to Banks


Daily Champion (Lagos)

June 24, 2004
Posted to the web June 24, 2004

Lagos

Viruses and worms can do anything from annoying the user to deleting your entire computer nay crashing the network.

And that was why the communications industry panicked when the first mobile phone worm was identified last week because viruses are very easy to be spread and the damage they leave at the wake is awesome. Ken Nwogbo reports.


Until security experts said there was cause for alarm yet, the mobile communications industry stood in disbelief last week as a computer virus targeted at mobile phones was identified.

The worm's name is 'Cabir'. The virus has not been released, but was forwarded to anti-virus companies to highlight flaws in mobile technology.

The worm was said to possess the capability to impact handsets which are based on the Symbian operating system and is transmitted via Bluetooth technology.

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Increase in New WLAN Risk Found at SUPERCOMM
Thursday June 24, 8:30 am ET
IBM and AirDefense monitor the air space; Detect soft APs degrading service, security


CHICAGO, June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- SUPERCOMM attendees expect on-demand wireless connectivity and will do anything to get it, including putting their corporate networks at risk, according to AirDefense, a leader in 24x7 wireless monitoring who detected an accelerated growth of soft APs (access points) at SUPERCOMM.

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IBM (NYSE: IBM - News) and AirDefense monitored the air space at SUPERCOMM, the world's largest conference for communication service providers and private network managers, to alert network managers to the dangers of unprotected wireless LANS (WLANs).

"Call SUPERCOMM 2004 'the year of the soft AP,'" said Richard Rushing, chief security officer of AirDefense. "People are taking control of their connectivity by purchasing software that turns their laptops into functioning access points. Consequently they are creating additional confusion and interference on the already congested network."

AirDefense noticed soft APs appearing at tradeshows as early as 2003. However as with any new technology, the proliferation of the application is increasing exponentially. Unlike previous years when conference goers used only their cell phones to call in to the office, attendees are now carting their laptops and require access to email and files on the show floor. AirDefense noted as many as 117 users attempting to connect to a single IBM Hotspot at one time. However, as these users repeatedly attempted to connect in this congested environment, they often inadvertently connected to soft APs mimicking the hotspot.

AirDefense also found the majority of attendees using wireless were using passwords in clear text when attempting to connect to the hotspot. Only 10 percent of attendees used virtual private networks (VPNs) to connect and secure their communications.

AirDefense conducted the monitoring in conjunction with show hotspot sponsor IBM. AirDefense and IBM announced a global agreement Monday recognizing AirDefense as the wireless LAN security solution to be used in IBM's Managed Security Services Wireless Intrusion Detection offering (WIDS) to detect, analyze, protect and correct potential risks and threats to the enterprise.

"The on-demand, unsecured access seen at the show is easily transferred to the corporate environment," said John Suehr, IBM Managed Security segment executive. "However, as apparent by what we are seeing at SUPERCOMM, organizations need to more closely educate and monitor how employees are using wireless devices. Using unsecured devices, whether inside or out of the company firewall, puts organizations at risk."

Analyst firm Gartner expressed similar concern at this month's Gartner IT Security Summit. Analyst John Pescatore noted wireless LANs will be the major wireless security problem facing businesses through 2008. Gartner advocated the use of independent wireless intrusion detection sensors to monitor for unauthorized wireless APs and unsecured or misconfigured APs.

While the influx of soft APs were of high concern at the show, AirDefense further identified attacks and problematic stations over the course of a few hours, including:

50 devices performing scans on the network -- 40 devices using invalid MAC or spoofed MAC addresses -- 12 devices attempting to port scan other devices connected to the
hotspot network

8 hotspot hijacking sessions of the IBM Hotspot via tools like AirSnarf
"While employees experience enhanced productivity at the show, organizations should be concerned their employees inadvertently are putting the corporate network at risk," said Anil Khatod, president and CEO of AirDefense. "By continuing to share the security results we found at SUPERCOMM and other shows, organizations should realize the increasing need to implement 24x7 monitoring of their wireless assets and to further educate employees on wireless policies required to protect themselves and their networks."

About IBM Wireless Intrusion Detection Offering

As part of IBM's Managed Security Services, IBM offers Wireless Intrusion Detection for the network. IBM will review WLAN topology as well as the physical layout of a building or office space and assist with proper deployment of wireless intrusion detection sensors. IBM has the capability to provide this support remotely or on location. Once the sensors are in place around the wireless environment, IBM will monitor in real time for wireless intrusions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with personnel skilled in Internet security and intrusion detection from our Security Operations Centers. IBM notifies of intrusion attempts or suspicious activity via an agreed to escalation process. IBM will provide daily reports detailing events and alarms and can review report data and events. IBM also provides ongoing management, administration, updates and tuning of the wireless sensors.

About AirDefense, Inc.

AirDefense is the thought leader and innovator of wireless LAN security and operational support solutions. Founded in 2001, AirDefense pioneered the concept of 24x7 monitoring of the airwaves and now provides the most advanced solutions for rogue WLAN detection, policy enforcement, intrusion protection and monitoring the health of wireless LANs. Based on a secure appliance and remote sensors, AirDefense solutions scale to support single offices, corporate campuses or hundreds of locations. Blue chip companies and government agencies rely upon AirDefense solutions to secure and manage wireless LANs around the globe. For more information, go to http://www.airdefense.net




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Motorola Adds 45 Mbps Backhaul to Its Canopy(TM) Wireless Broadband Portfolio
Wednesday June 23, 9:00 am ET


SCHAUMBURG, Ill., June 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT - News) has introduced a 45 Mbps backhaul solution that bolsters its Canopy wireless broadband portfolio and offers customers an array of robust and flexible wireless broadband connectivity and transport options designed for the 5.8 GHz unlicensed spectrum.


This and several other wireless broadband solutions are showcased this week at SUPERCOMM 2004 (June 22-24, McCormick Place, Chicago) where Motorola is exhibiting in Booth #13800.

For wireless Internet service providers, the new backhaul allows extension of networks for providing broadband services to neighboring communities. For enterprise and telecom customers, the new solution provides a cost-effective backhaul alternative as well as T1 replacement savings when paired with a T1/E1 Multiplexer (see related June 23 press release from Motorola).

"Where geography is a challenge and infrastructure a priority, mobile operators and Internet providers can offer reliable, robust coverage," said Juan Santiago, director of strategy for Motorola's Canopy Wireless Broadband business. "Municipalities, universities, schools and hospitals stand to benefit from the economics of this technology, while enterprises now have a cost-effective alternative that provides a high-capacity, secure link that quickly creates a seamless local area network between company headquarters and outlying buildings."

This latest addition to Motorola's Canopy product portfolio delivers up to 33 Mbps effective throughput with greater than 160dB of system gain. The product combines multi-beam antennas, advanced encoding techniques, orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM), adaptive modulation and dynamic frequency selection to deliver a robust backhaul solution in a small, integrated package.

About Motorola's Canopy wireless broadband

Motorola's Canopy wireless broadband is an always-on, high-speed broadband solution for cost-effective connectivity to private networks, such as governments or enterprises and to Internet service providers and carriers. The Canopy system's superior performance promises one of the lowest total costs of ownership and can significantly reduce a provider's start-up, maintenance and lease line costs. The Canopy point-to-point and point-to-multipoint system configurations are being deployed in more than 85 countries around the world. Please visit our online magazine Connections at http://www.connectwithcanopy.com .

About Motorola

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT - News) is a global leader in wireless, broadband and automotive communications technologies that help make life smarter, safer, simpler, synchronized and fun. Sales in 2003 were U.S. $27.1 billion. Motorola creates innovative technological solutions that benefit people at home, at work and on the move. The company also is a progressive corporate citizen dedicated to operating ethically, protecting the environment and supporting the communities in which it does business. For more information: http://www.motorola.com

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




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Motorola Adds Scalable T1/E1 Multiplexing to Its Canopy(TM) Wireless Broadband Portfolio
Wednesday June 23, 9:00 am ET


SCHAUMBURG, Ill., June 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT - News) has expanded its Canopy(TM) wireless broadband portfolio with the addition of a T1/E1 Multiplexer. Combined with a Canopy backhaul module, the new Canopy T1/E1 Multiplexer offers service providers, enterprises and organizations with campus-like environments a flexible, reliable, and low-cost wireless broadband solution by eliminating costly monthly fees associated with T1 or E1 leased lines.


The announcement was made at SUPERCOMM 2004 (June 22-24, McCormick Place, Chicago), where Motorola is showcasing its broadband wireless solutions in Booth #13800.

By minimizing the monthly cost of leased lines, enterprise owners can quickly realize an improved return on their investment. For example, a downtown corporate PBX network dependent on T1 lines to connect with its suburban campus can realize cost-savings by establishing a broadband wireless connection. In addition, service providers can transform their business to include T1 replacement markets for voice and legacy data, as well as cost savings for primary or redundant backhaul links.

"Our service provider and enterprise customers now have access to a greater variety of cost-effective backhaul and enterprise campus (LAN/WAN) solutions for both legacy (TDM) and IP traffic," said Juan Santiago, director of strategy for Motorola's Canopy Wireless Broadband business. "And while all can enjoy the cost-savings of this technology, service providers can also anticipate an array of new revenue-producing opportunities."

A key feature of the Canopy T1/E1 Multiplexer is its incremental multi-port design. Each unit comes equipped with one or four physical ports; additional capacity can be added to the one port unit by activating optional software. This enables customers to expand as their needs grow. For example, ports can be enabled to support up to a total of four T1 or three E1 lines over a Canopy 20 Mbps backhaul.

About Motorola's Canopy wireless broadband

Motorola's Canopy wireless broadband is an always-on, high-speed broadband solution for cost-effective connectivity to private networks, such as governments or enterprises and to Internet service providers and carriers. The Canopy system's superior performance promises one of the lowest total costs of ownership and can significantly reduce a provider's start-up, maintenance and lease line costs. The Canopy point-to-point and point-to- multipoint system configurations are being deployed in more than 85 countries around the world. Please visit our online magazine Connections at http://www.connectwithcanopy.com .

About Motorola

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT - News) is a global leader in wireless, broadband and automotive communications technologies that help make life smarter, safer, simpler, synchronized and fun. Sales in 2003 were U.S. $27.1 billion. Motorola creates innovative technological solutions that benefit people at home, at work and on the move. The company also is a progressive corporate citizen dedicated to operating ethically, protecting the environment and supporting the communities in which it does business. For more information: http://www.motorola.com .

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




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Sprint Plans High-Speed Mobile Services

Sprint Plans High-Speed Mobile Services
Tuesday June 22, 4:28 pm ET
By Sinead Carew


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sprint Corp. (NYSE:FON - News) said on Tuesday it would invest about $1 billion, mostly in 2005, to develop high-speed wireless data services to help it catch up with its biggest rival, Verizon Wireless.

"Sprint was in a bind because it absolutely had to follow suit with national EV-DO," Yankee Group analyst Roger Entner said.

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EV-DO is the standard Sprint and Verizon will use to deliver services, such as Web surfing, on mobile phones at speeds comparable to those on home computers linked to DSL and cable modem services.

Fool.com: Fuel Cells

Fuel Cells for the Masses?

By W.D. Crotty
June 22, 2004
Tired of battery chargers for cell phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), and your laptop computer? Tired of fuel cell hype? Well, Mechanical Technology (Nasdaq: MKTY) -- a funny name for the parent of a fuel-cell company, is it not? -- has a micro-fuel cell making its way to market.

Cisco Innovation Helps Drive Service Provider's Success, for Their Networks and Their Business

Routing and Optical Advancements, Adoption of Innovative Managed Services and Live Demonstration of the Cisco Carrier Routing System Showcase Cisco's Presence at Supercomm 2004

Supercomm Booth Number 25910

CHICAGO + SAN JOSE, Calif., June 22, 2004 - Executing on its strategy to work with service providers to build networks, deploy services, accelerate demand and optimize business, Cisco Systems, Inc., issued several announcements at and around Supercomm 2004 underscoring the company's significant investment, innovation and escalating momentum in this market.

Build Networks: In routing, Cisco® recently introduced the highest-capacity router in history, The Cisco CRS-1 Carrier Routing System, a new class of routing system designed to deliver continuous system operation, service flexibility and extended system longevity to telecommunications service providers. (For more on this announcement visit: http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2004/prod_052504.html). Cisco will be showing a live demonstration of the Cisco CRS-1 in its booth during the show highlighting a line-rate OC-768c (40 gigabits per second) connection with a number of service features enabled. (http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2004/prod_052504.html)

In addition, to further enhance its leadership position in high-end routing and build upon its innovation and engineering talent for the entire Cisco routing product line, Cisco recently announced its intention to acquire a proven engineering team and intellectual property from Procket Networks. (http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2004/corp_061704.html)

In optical, Cisco also announced Cisco ONS 15454 Multiservice Transport Platform (MSTP) Release 4.7. The Cisco ONS 15454 MSTP provides intelligent dense wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM). With the integration of intelligent DWDM on the Cisco ONS 15454 platform, flexibility and ease of use are now a characteristic of the photonic layer, which helps service providers reduce operational expenses and decrease the time it takes to deploy and begin generating revenue from new services. This platform helps ensure flexible topology support and delivers on the service providers' requirements of today's multiservice environment. Since the initial product announcement at Supercomm 2003, more than 100 customers have deployed the Cisco ONS 15454 MSTP. Cisco today announced two new service provider customers, Indiana Fiber Networks (IFN) and Memphis Networx, LLC. (http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2004/prod_062204c.html)

Deploy Services: Cisco today announced significant momentum in the adoption of managed network services offered by leading carriers including AT&T, BellSouth, SBC and Sprint. Cisco and its alliance partners are continuing to deliver on their promise of developing and deploying innovative managed services to end-user customers in a variety of industries. These managed services help end-users decrease capital expenditures, reduce operational overhead, and increase productivity, while they can help generate new higher-margin revenue streams for the providers. (http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2004/prod_062204.html)

"Cisco's role as a trusted business advisor is becoming increasingly important as our service provider customers focus on future investments that drive profitability," said Sameer Padhye, vice president of service provider marketing at Cisco. "Cisco's innovation, strategy and unique approach to strategic relationships can help our carrier customers differentiate and build new, higher-margin, revenue-generating services, while providing their existing services more cost-effectively."

For more information about Cisco's announcements at Supercomm 2004, visit http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2004/hd_061704.html#news_features


About Cisco Systems
Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO), the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet, this year celebrates 20 years of commitment to technology innovation, industry leadership, and corporate social responsibility. Information on Cisco can be found at http://www.cisco.com. For ongoing news, please go to http://newsroom.cisco.com.


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Cisco Metropolitan Mobile Network Solution Delivers Wireless Broadband Access on a Metropolitan Scale

Cisco Introduces Integrated IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless Mobile Interface Card for the Cisco 3200 Series Routers

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SAN JOSE, Calif., June 21, 2004 - Cisco Systems, Inc. today announced the Cisco Metropolitan Mobile Network solution which provides broadband wireless access across a city to public sector agencies such as city, state and federal agencies, public safety (police, fire, and ambulance), transportation and public works. With a unified, cost effective IP network foundation, the Cisco Metropolitan Mobile Network addresses the demand of public sector agencies for real-time, mobile access to key applications and tools that may ultimately lead to the increased productivity and responsiveness of city personnel.

This scalable, secure, standards-based solution consists of Cisco Aironet Series of Wi-Fi outdoor infrastructure and Cisco 3200 Series Routers with the new integrated Wireless Mobile Interface Card that supports IEEE 802.11b/g for wireless local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) access. Together with Cisco-recognized solution providers and partners, this end-to-end solution extends network-oriented services and applications such as real-time data access and video surveillance across the wired and wireless infrastructure and provides agencies with innovative new ways to improve communications, security, and responsiveness using existing and future unlicensed and licensed wireless technologies.

Cisco Metropolitan Mobile Network Solution
The Cisco Metropolitan Mobile Network includes the following components to address the demand of public sector agencies:

Enabling Technology
Cisco 3200 Series Wireless and Mobile Routers - When used in vehicles, the Cisco 3200 Series Router with new integrated Wireless Mobile Interface Card creates a network comprised of laptops, PDAs, video surveillance cameras and other devices that maintain connectivity even as the vehicle moves between cellular and Wi-Fi coverage areas and across the community. In addition, with the new integrated IEEE 802.11 capabilities, the Cisco 3200 Series can be deployed in fixed locations such as on light poles and on roof tops as a ruggedized outdoor wireless router to help provide wireless coverage across the city.
Cisco Aironet Series of Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11) Outdoor Infrastructure - The Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Outdoor Wireless Bridge provides long range IEEE 802.11a connectivity and the Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor AP and Wireless Bridge provides IEEE 802.11b/g connectivity and access at medium ranges.
By providing a flexible architecture to support existing wireless technologies such as IEEE 802.11a/b/g, cellular and satellite and future wireless technologies such as licensed 4.9GHz for public safety, customers can take advantage of industry standards for higher performance and more robust security. These new Cisco IOS® Software-based ruggedized products also allow customers to utilize Cisco wired and wireless backhaul points to connect wireless coverage areas that can scale across a city.

Cisco Metropolitan Mobile Networks help Protect the Community
Cook County, Illinois needed to provide high-speed broadband wireless connectivity to enhance first responders' capabilities to prepare for and respond to events and emergencies and to keep citizens of the community safe. Once the first phase of deployment is completed, the solution will enable first responders to share text, image, and video information across jurisdictional boundaries in a fast, secure and efficient manner.

"Recent events have taught valuable lessons in preparedness and the need for interagency cooperation in the development of communication technology that is interoperable, facilitates collaboration, and augments human resources," said Catherine Maras O'Leary, CIO, Cook County. "With the Cisco Metropolitan Mobile Network solution, Cook County is in a better position to deliver valuable tools to enable first responders to be more efficient and safety is improved by getting timely information into their hands."

London's Westminster City Council has a vision to create a "Wireless City" that will help reduce crime; provide real time information to city officials to manage street services such as parking, premises licensing, and environment waste; assist with special events; and deliver community based services such as e-learning. Working with Cisco, the Council is deploying video-surveillance that will result in a 30% savings from rapid Wi-Fi deployment of approximately 50 cameras.

"The 'Wireless City' pilot is one of the most exciting developments in Westminster's history and is already delivering benefits to the Council and the police in our fight against crime," said Simon Norbury, CIO at the City of Westminster. "The emphasis of the project is on street management so that the CCTV network will be used to both help in the battle against crime, but also to direct council resources to where they are needed more quickly and efficiently to increase our productivity and reduce cost. The Cisco solution combines a wireless access network - for flexibility and mobility - with a wired network core providing high capacity, scalability and resilience."

Building an Ecosystem of Partners
Cisco is committed to working with partners to deliver a comprehensive solution for public sector customers:

Systems Integrators - To deliver the end-to-end Cisco Metropolitan Mobile Network solution, Cisco has engaged with industry-leading partners including large scale integrators such as IBM and Northrop Grumman and regional integrators such as Wireless Resources, Inc.
Hardware Integration Partners - To create complementary hardware components and hardware-based application designs for the Cisco 3200 Series, Cisco's partners include Western Datacom which has recently announced a cellular modem interface card and hardware acceleration encryption card in the same form factor as other interface cards in the Cisco 3200 Series. Technology Alternatives has developed a networked video surveillance solution for public safety vehicles, incorporating the Cisco 3200 Series. And for use of the Cisco 3200 Series Wireless Router outside, ICI Networks and Rittal Corporation provide solutions for ruggedized enclosure hardware to meet harsh environmental requirements.
"Real-time decision-making and the need for first responders and city officials to access and process information dynamically is becoming increasingly important as the demand to improve security, productivity and operational efficiency becomes more critical," said Paulette Altmaier, Vice President and General Manager, Premises Communications Business Unit, Cisco Systems, Inc. "The Cisco Metropolitan Mobile Network solution is designed to enhance mobility capabilities by providing a flexible, scalable and highly secure wireless network infrastructure to help public sector agencies meet these demands and as a result better serve the community."

For more information on the Cisco Metropolitan Mobile Network solution, please visit www.cisco.com/go/mmn.

Pricing and Availability
The Cisco 3200 Series Wireless and Mobile Router configured with IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless Mobile Interface Card is available now and configurations start at a U.S. list price of $3,650. The Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor AP/Bridge is available now and has a U.S. list price of $1,299. The Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Outdoor Wireless Bridge is available now and has a U.S. list price of $1,499.


About Cisco Systems
Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO), the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet, this year celebrates 20 years of commitment to technology innovation, industry leadership and corporate social responsibility. Cisco news and information are available at http://www.cisco.com.

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The Little Engine That Could
How Linux is Inadvertently Poised to Remake the Telephone and Internet Markets
By Robert X. Cringely

PBS | I, Cringely . Archived Column

One of the cheapest Linux computers you can buy brand new (not at a garage sale) is the Linksys WRT54G, an 802.11g wireless access point and router that includes a four-port 10/100 Ethernet switch and can be bought for as little as $69.99 according to Froogle. T

hat's a heck of a deal for a little box that performs all those functions, but a look inside is even more amazing. There you'll find a 200 MHz MIPS processor and either 16 or 32 megs of DRAM and four or eight megs of flash RAM -- more computing power than I needed 10 years ago to run a local Internet Service Provider with several hundred customers. But since the operating system is Linux and since Linksys has respected the Linux GPL by publishing all the source code for anyone to download for free, the WRT54G is a lot more than just a wireless router. It is a disruptive technology.

A disruptive technology is any new gizmo that puts an end to the good life for technologies that preceded it.

U.S. Cellular Launches Nationwide easyedge(SM) Picture Messaging Using Motorola Multi-Media Messaging Solution
Tuesday June 22, 11:35 am ET


ARLINGTON HTS, Ill., June 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- U.S. Cellular (Amex: USM - News) has launched its easyedge(SM) Picture Messaging nationwide for its customers using a wireless infrastructure solution provided by Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT - News). Motorola's Multi-Media Services Center (MMSC) is a high capacity, high performance technology supporting a diverse range of MMS-enabled handsets.


"We chose Motorola's MMSC solution because it makes it easy for our customers to send and receive pictures and audio messages, and in the future will enable us to provide them with even more advanced data capabilities," said Mike Irizarry, executive vice president and chief technology officer, U.S. Cellular.

"Our multi-media messaging solution can help operators like U.S. Cellular offer their customers a great end user experience today and can enable future services like video messaging," said Bob Suastegui, Motorola senior account director for U.S. Cellular. "The ease of managing the MMSC, coupled with its high reliability and scalability, can help position U.S. Cellular to meet the growing demand of its customers for the latest in messaging services."

U.S. Cellular will use Motorola's robust MMSC to provide full interoperability between multiple MMS-enabled handset types and with e-mail. Motorola's solution is a technology-independent solution that can enable multiple messaging on one platform that supports the MMSC, Short Message Service Center, SMS Gateway and Enhanced Message Service. The single node architecture of Motorola's MMSC solution provides an easier means to manage an operator's messaging network versus a multi-MMSC node solution where multiple points of maintenance, staffing, monitoring and problem isolations exist.

Motorola's MMSC supports GPRS/GSM, EDGE, UMTS, and CDMA technologies and has proven interoperability between access technologies, inter-carriers, and a diverse set of MMS-enabled subscriber devices.

About U.S. Cellular

U.S. Cellular Corporation, the nation's eighth largest wireless service carrier, provides wireless service to more than 4.5 million customers in 147 markets throughout 26 states. The 20-year-old Chicago-based company operates on a customer satisfaction strategy, meeting customers' needs by providing a comprehensive range of wireless products and services, superior customer support, a high-quality network and targeted community outreach activities. U.S. Cellular is listed and traded as USM on the American Stock Exchange.

About Motorola

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT - News) is a global leader in wireless, broadband and automotive communications technologies that help make life smarter, safer, simpler, synchronized and fun. Sales in 2003 were US$27.1 billion. Motorola creates innovative technological solutions that benefit people at home, at work and on the move. The company also is a progressive corporate citizen dedicated to operating ethically, protecting the environment and supporting the communities in which it does business. For more information: http://www.motorola.com .

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




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Forbes.com: China Telecom to purchase up to 1 bln yuan in 3G handsets - report

China Telecom to purchase up to 1 bln yuan in 3G handsets - report
, 06.22.04, 10:42 AM ET

BEIJING (AFX-ASIA) - China Telecommunications Corp, parent of Hong Kong-listed China Telecom Corp Ltd (HK 0728; ADR CHA), is planning to order up to 1 mln WCDMA-based 3G handsets worth up to 1 bln yuan, in August at the earliest, the Beijing Morning Post reported.

Quoting a source close to the company, the newspaper said China Telecom is currently in talks with suppliers including Chinese telecom equipment maker Huawei Technologies, and foreign handset makers Motorola, Sony Ericsson, Samsung and NEC.

China Telecom, the country's largest fixed-line telecom operator, will choose two or three as partners from those companies.




Forbes.com: Wireless tech attracts new venture rounds

Wireless tech attracts new venture rounds
, 06.22.04, 10:42 AM ET

Kineto Wireless, a developer of wireless infrastructure software for cellular phones, closed a third round of venture funding totaling $35 million. The round, led by Oak Investment Partners, included participation from existing investors including 3i, Mitsui & Co. Venture Partners, SeaPoint Ventures, Storm Ventures, Sutter Hill Ventures and Venrock Associates.

This round brings total funding in the company to $59 million.

Kineto's cellular and WiFi integration technology is designed to enable cell phone users to roam between mobile networks and wireless local area networks with a single handset for voice and data services.

Motorola Joins WiMAX Forum(TM) as Principal Member
Tuesday June 22, 9:01 am ET
802.16 Products Scheduled for Availability in the First Half of 2005


SCHAUMBURG, Ill., June 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT - News), a global leader in wireless broadband access products, announced today it has become the newest Principal Member of the WiMAX Forum. As the newest member, Motorola brings expertise in RF technology, mobility and mass- market consumer electronics to WiMAX, which promotes and certifies compatibility of wireless broadband products based on the IEEE 802.16 standards.

The announcement was made at SUPERCOMM 2004, (June 22-24. McCormick Place, Chicago) where Motorola is showcasing its wireless broadband solutions at Booth #13800.

With its Canopy(TM) wireless broadband product portfolio, Motorola has quickly become a leading supplier in the license-exempt segment, having deployed hundreds of wireless broadband scalable networks in more than 85 countries. The Canopy product line is focused on delivering wireless broadband at a low cost of ownership.

"This is an opportunity for Motorola to take a leadership role within the WiMAX Forum by sharing its world-class wireless expertise," said Padmasree Warrior, chief technology officer, Motorola. "Motorola is uniquely positioned to deliver on the promise of wireless broadband and the ability to seamlessly move among environments providing broadband coverage wherever needed. We also have a tremendous amount of experience in building new industries and bringing advanced products and solutions to our customers on a timely basis."

"We are thrilled that Motorola is joining the WiMAX Forum," said WiMAX Forum President Ron Resnick. "Motorola has always been on the forefront of wireless communications and we look forward to their support in our efforts to make wireless broadband available anytime, anywhere."

Motorola wireless broadband products based on the 802.16 standard are scheduled for availability in early 2005 and will initially support the 3.5 GHz frequency bands worldwide.

"We are committed to making residential and personalized wireless broadband service a profitable business for both existing operators and new entrants," said Tony Kobrinetz, vice president and general manager of the Motorola Canopy Wireless Broadband product group.

About WiMAX Forum(TM)

The WiMAX Forum is an industry-led, non-profit corporation formed to promote and certify the compatibility and interoperability of broadband wireless products using the IEEE 802.16 and ETSI HiperMAN wireless MAN specifications. The forum's goal is to accelerate the introduction of these devices into the marketplace. WiMAX Forum Certified(TM) products will be fully interoperable and support Metropolitan Broadband Fixed and Portable Applications. For more information about the WiMAX Forum and its activities, please visit http://www.WiMAXForum.org .

About Motorola

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT - News) is a global leader in wireless, broadband and automotive communications technologies that help make life smarter, safer, simpler, synchronized and fun. Sales in 2003 were US $27.1 billion. Motorola creates innovative technological solutions that benefit people at home, at work and on the move. The company also is a progressive corporate citizen dedicated to operating ethically, protecting the environment and supporting the communities in which it does business. For more information: http://www.motorola.com .

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

WiMAX Forum(TM) and WiMAX Forum Certified(TM) are registered trademarks of the WiMAX Forum.




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Motorola Debuts Its Canopy(TM) 900 MegaHertz Wireless Broadband Radio at SUPERCOMM 2004
Tuesday June 22, 9:00 am ET


CHICAGO, June 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT - News) will unveil a new 900 MegaHertz (MHz) Canopy(TM) wireless broadband product portfolio when SUPERCOMM 2004 opens today. Motorola's Canopy wireless broadband team will showcase the new 900 MHz product and several other wireless broadband solutions at Booth 13800 during SUPERCOMM, which runs through June 24 at Chicago's McCormick Place.
The new Canopy portfolio will add a pair of 900 MHz radio configurations:

A version featuring an external antenna that allows public and private network operators to equip modules either with directional or omni-directional antennas for specific network needs.
An integrated version with a 60-degree antenna.
Both products provide a consistent 3.3 Mbps signaling rate and can reach subscribers more than 40 miles away depending on conditions.

Canopy's 900 MHz radios offer scalability, interference mitigation and robustness that are more important with the propagation attributes of a 900 MHz system. Like other Canopy products, the 900 MHz solutions include multiple interference mitigation techniques including a 3dB carrier-to-interference ratio, GPS synchronization, and built in QOS support on every subscriber radio.

"We've been testing the 900 MHz external antenna version and have been pleased with the results so far. This product will certainly become a mainstay of our future deployments due to its ability to 'see' through foliage and other obstructions that would have previously limited our ability to provide service in the area," said Brian Magnuson of Washington-based Cascade Networks.

The new 900 MHz products are designed to support both Line-of-Sight (LOS), to extend existing networks to remote locations, and increased Non Line-of- Sight (NLOS) applications. The Canopy 900 MHz solution supplements the Canopy 2.4 and 5 GHz flexible architecture to reach customers in hard to cover areas.

"The new 900 MHz products round out our unlicensed portfolio, offering options at 2.4, 5.2, and 5.7 GHz and now 900 MHz," said Tom Hulsebosch, senior director of sales and marketing for Motorola. "We continue to build on our 5 GHz foundation, adding scalable, robust industry-leading wireless broadband solutions to help our customers meet their subscribers' needs."

About Motorola's Canopy wireless broadband

Motorola's Canopy wireless broadband is an always-on, high-speed broadband solution for cost-effective connectivity to private networks, such as governments or enterprises and to Internet service providers and carriers. The Canopy system's superior performance promises one of the lowest total costs of ownership and can significantly reduce a provider's start-up, maintenance and lease line costs. The Canopy point-to-point and point-to-multipoint system configurations are being deployed in more than 85 countries around the world. Please visit our website at http://www.motorola.com/canopy and our online magazine Connections at http://www.connectwithcanopy.com .

About Motorola

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT - News) is a global leader in wireless, broadband and automotive communications technologies that help make life smarter, safer, simpler, synchronized and fun. Sales in 2003 were US $27.1 billion. Motorola creates innovative technological solutions that benefit people at home, at work and on the move. The company also is a progressive corporate citizen dedicated to operating ethically, protecting the environment and supporting the communities in which it does business. For more information: http://www.motorola.com .

The Motorola Canopy 900 MHz Integrated modules have not been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. These devices are not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained.

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




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