ROLLOUT KICKS OFF 3G'S AMAZING RACE

摘要

The rollout of CDMA 1xEV-DO services in San Diego and Washington, D.C., by Verizon Wireless last week could be the catalyst that propels the U.S. wireless data industry several years into the future. Boasting 300 kb/s to 500 kb/s download speeds, Broadband Access service from Verizon Wireless is the first true third-generation service deployed in a major U.S. market (Monet Mobile Networks offers EV-DO service in Duluth, Minn.) and far exceeds the capabilities of competitors' mobile data networks. "This launch makes us the industry leader in data access," said Bill Stone, vice president of marketing for Verizon Wireless. "We feel that with the speed that we offer, along with the convenience and simplicity of a single network, we're meeting a key market demand."