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From: David Farber <dave () farber net>
Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2001 05:10:17 -0400
07 Sep 2001 Vodafone comment on press speculation Following recent press speculation Vodafone Group Plc ("Vodafone") wishes to clarify its position with respect to Third Generation ("3G") networks and service delivery. Vodafone confirms that all its 3G networks will be designed in accordance to 3GPP ("Third Generation Partnership Program") standards and will provide data services up to initially 384 kilo bits per second (kbps) and later 2 mega bits per second. These data rates will be able to allow for multimedia services including video and music. The minimum service level guaranteed at the outline fringe area of a network will be 64kbps. Vodafone also confirms that the UK government's licence specification falls within the international 3GPP standards.
Side comment, has draft prices been posted for the 384 kb service? For archives see: http://www.interesting-people.org/
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