IP: Vodafone says its 3G services will fall short] - Don't believe all you read in the press ...

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

> 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?



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