Leading Competitive Telecom Companies Ask FCC to Deny AT&T-BellSouth Merger

Largest RBOC to RBOC Merger in History Must Be Denied or Have Strict and Enforceable Merger Conditions to Protect Public Interest

June 06, 2006 -- WASHINGTON, DC - A group of the nation’s leading competitive telecommunications companies have filed comments urging the Federal Communications Commission to deny the merger of AT&T and BellSouth, citing the irreparable harms to competition and the public interest that would result from the largest RBOC to RBOC merger in history of the telecommunications industry. The companies that filed the comments are Cbeyond Communications, Grande Communications, NuVox Communications, Supra Telecom, Talk America, XO Communications and Xspedius Communications.According to the group, the AT&T and BellSouth merger only serves to create a larger monopoly that will have an even greater ability to thwart competition through its increased control of local networks and dominance over intra-modal services. Through its acquisition of BellSouth, AT&T – which is already the nation’s largest provider of local voice, long distance, and broadband DSL services – will increase its dominance of these wireline-based services, extend its monopoly to 22 states and become the nation’s largest wireless provider, creating the nation’s largest intra-modal services RBOC.

The group outlined three overall areas that the combination of AT&T and BellSouth will bring significant harms to consumers and businesses. They include:

• Eliminating Existing and Future Competition between RBOCs. As adjacent RBOCs, AT&T and BellSouth are the most significant current and potential competitors to one another in the consumer and business telecom services markets. Both companies have significant network assets in each other’s regions.

• Undermining the Implementation of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. The AT&T and BellSouth merger will undermine the ability of regulators and competitors to implement the pro-competitive, deregulatory framework for local telecommunications that was adopted by Congress in the Telecommunications Act of 1996.

• Increased Incentive to Discriminate Against Competitive Providers. By extending its monopoly control over local network facilities in BellSouth’s territory, AT&T will have an increased incentive and ability to discriminate against competing service providers in retail markets that depend on access to AT&T’s local network facilities in order to provide service.

Speaking on behalf of the group, Heather Gold, senior vice president of government relations at XO Communications, said, “The time has now come when the FCC must ask itself, ‘Are we going too far this time?’ This merger will do nothing to bring more competition and choices for consumers and businesses. It will concentrate even more market power in the new AT&T, which is quickly reassembling the old Bell System. The FCC needs to say that enough is enough, and stop the incessant effort of AT&T to reestablish its nationwide wireline monopoly by using monopoly profits to gobble-up its competitors, rather than by competing for customer loyalty through innovation and service.�

If the merger is not denied, the group asked the FCC to impose stringent and enforceable conditions to offset the enormous anti-competitive effects of the proposed merger. The group noted in its comments, that the FCC imposed merger conditions on previous RBOC to RBOC mergers that the merging companies simply ignored or which were not enforced.

“We have been down this road before of failed promises following previous Bell to Bell mergers, like those of SBC and Ameritech,� said Gold. “The conditions on this merger must have strong enforcement mechanisms with severe penalties if they are not followed. The function of regulatory agencies is to enforce its policies, not to rubber stamp industry actions which thwart those policies.�

The group’s comments discussed more than twenty specific conditions involving access to AT&T and BellSouth network facilities and services and divestitures of overlapping network assets that the FCC should impose on AT&T and BellSouth if the proposed merger is approved, including:

• Ensure continued access to existing AT&T/BellSouth “section 251� unbundled network elements at rates capped at current levels;
• Require AT&T/BellSouth to file with states just and reasonable rates for “section 271� network elements;
• Ensure continued access to AT&T/BellSouth special access services at rates capped at current levels and on a non-discriminatory basis and with a “fresh look� period to permit customers to change providers without incurring penalties;
• Continue to offer AT&T’s wholesale private line services at current rates in BellSouth territory;
• Provide access to copper loops decommissioned by AT&T/BellSouth;
• Eliminate eligibility criteria on EEL UNEs; and
• Divestiture of AT&T’s metropolitan network assets in BellSouth territory and BellSouth’s wireless assets, including licenses in the 2.5 GHz range.

Cbeyond
Cbeyond (Nasdaq: CBEY) is an Atlanta-based managed services provider that delivers integrated packages of voice, mobile and broadband services to small businesses in Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Chicago and Los Angeles. Cbeyond offers core communications services like local and long-distance voice and broadband Internet access along with enhanced applications, including voicemail, email, Web hosting, fax-to-email, data backup, file-sharing, VPN and more. Cbeyond manages these services over a private, 100-percent Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) facilities-based network. For more information on Cbeyond, visit www.cbeyond.net.

Grande Communications
Headquartered in San Marcos, Grande Communications is building a deep-fiber broadband network to homes and businesses from the ground up. Grande delivers high-speed Internet, local and long-distance telephone, digital cable and wireless home security services over its own advanced network to communities in Texas. Grande's bundled service area includes portions of Austin, Corpus Christi, suburban northwest Dallas, Midland, Odessa, San Antonio, San Marcos and Waco. Grande also leverages its telephony and data infrastructure by serving enterprises and communications carriers nationwide with broadband transport services and network services. Grande's voice network terminates traffic worldwide, offering both traditional and IP-based services; its managed modem network provides coverage nationwide; and its private line and metropolitan networks provide optical services in Texas and surrounding states. Grande's 3,100-fiber-mile network incorporates SONET-based technology for protection, diversity and optimal performance. For more information on Grande Communications, visit www.grandecom.com.

About NuVox Communications
NuVox Communications provides a complete suite of communications services to business customers in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Tennessee. These services are provided through advanced Lucent, Nortel, Sonus, and Cisco technology. NuVox’s voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) services are delivered via technology from Cisco, Sonus, Sylantro, IP Unity, and Acme Packet. For more information, visit www.nuvox.com.

About Supra Telecom
Supra Telecom, a privately held company established in 1996 and based in Orlando, FL, provides nearly half of all competitive residential access lines in the state of Florida and is one of the largest residential competitors to BellSouth, Sprint and Verizon. Supra provides local, domestic and international long distance, voicemail, and Internet service to its business and residential customers. Today, Supra Telecom® serves the states of Florida and New York. For more information about Supra Telecom, visit www.supratelecom.com.

About Talk America
Talk America (NASDAQ: TALK), is a leading competitive, integrated communications provider that offers phone services and high speed Internet access to

Source: XO

eBay goes mobile with Opera Mini

Oslo, Norway – June 7, 2006 -- eBay and Opera Software today announced a joint pilot project to bring eBay's Online Marketplace(R) to mobile phones in Germany. By offering a customized version of the popular Opera Mini mobile Web browser, eBay and Opera will enable people to sell, bid and buy using their mobile phones, anywhere, anytime. Because Opera Mini is a full HTML Web browser, eBay.de can now offer its users the same feature-rich experience on mobile phones as on PCs. The German Opera Mini eBay edition is available as a free WAP download from http://mini.opera.com/ebay/ or by sending an SMS with the word OPERA to 88881 (€0.49)*.

eBay Germany has 20 million customers, making it the largest eBay community outside of the USA. In total, eBay has more than 193 million registered users worldwide.

The fully customized Opera Mini eBay edition offers direct, mobile access to eBay's content and functions through an eBay search field and bookmarks displayed on the browser's start page. An integrated eBay menu page lets users browse, bid, buy and sell using their mobile phones, just like they do on their PCs. Because the Opera Mini eBay edition is a Web browser, they can also surf the full Web with the speed and ease-of-use for which Opera Mini is renowned.

"With this pilot project our users will get a new eBay browsing experience on their mobile phones," says Björn Behrendt, Senior Manager Platform Solutions, eBay Germany. "We are excited to provide our users with full access to all of eBay's auctions on their mobile phones - whenever and wherever they are."

Using Opera's unique Small-Screen Rendering (SSR) technology, Opera Mini reformats regular Web pages to fit the width of mobile screens. This enables Web sites and content providers, such as eBay, to reach mobile users with their existing Web sites, without having to invest heavily in mobile specific solutions. This allows for instant access to the mobile mass market.

"The Web is rapidly expanding from the PC realm to mobile phones, and our partnership with eBay is a terrific example of how a Web based service can reach the mobile mass market with their existing solutions through Opera Mini," says Rolf Assev, CCO, Opera Software. "We are very pleased to work with eBay to offer their users full access to eBay's Online Marketplace and the full Web on their phones."
Availability

The Opera Mini eBay edition is available as a free WAP download by directing the phone's WAP browser to http://mini.opera.com/ebay/ or by sending an SMS with OPERA to 88881 (€0.49).

* Screenshots of the Opera Mini eBay edition: http://www.opera.com/press/images/mini/ebay/.

* SMS only available in Germany.
About eBay

Founded in 1995, eBay created a powerful platform for the sale of goods and services by a passionate community of individuals and businesses. On any given day, there are millions of items across thousands of categories for sale on eBay. eBay enables trade on a local, national and international basis with customized sites in markets around the world. Through an array of services, such as its payment solution provider PayPal, eBay is enabling global e-commerce for an ever-growing online community. You can find all of eBay Germany´s wireless offerings here: http://unterwegs.ebay.de/.
About Opera Software ASA

Opera Software ASA has redefined Web browsing for PCs, mobile phones and other networked devices. Opera's cross- platform Web browser technology is renowned for its small size, performance and standards-compliance, while giving users a faster, safer and more dynamic online experience. Opera Software is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with offices around the world. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol OPERA. Learn more about Opera at www.opera.com.

Source: Opera Software ASA

Nokia N91 Hits The U.S.

Enjoy exclusive videos from the historic Live8 concert series only on Nokia Nseries multimedia device

June 06, 2006 -- White Plains, NY, USA - Nokia today announced that US shipments of the Nokia N91 multimedia device started. Optimized for mobile music consumption, the Nokia N91 provides an unparalleled experience, with a 4GB hard drive, 3.5 mm stereo headset jack, wireless LAN support, dedicated music keys, and easy PC synchronization with Windows Media Player.

Nokia N91

Enjoying your digital music collection is simple, as the Nokia N91 supports a wide range of digital music formats. A new feature of the Nokia N91 is the possibility to share your playlists with friends by text message or Bluetooth wireless technology. The Nokia N91 will initially be available exclusively online at www.nokiausa.com for $599.As an added bonus, the stainless steel-encased Nokia N91 comes preloaded with exclusive content from the series of Live8 concerts that were held in July 2005. An estimated three billion people watched Live8 with one message in mind - make poverty history. People who buy the Nokia N91 can enjoy videos of the Live8 performances by a range of world-famous artists.*

"The second Nokia Nseries flagship device to hit the US, the Nokia N91 is ready to rock the US audience. It combines a high-fidelity music experience with all the benefits of a multimedia computer," said David Watkins, Director, Multimedia Computers for Nokia North America. "The Nokia N91 delivers on the Nokia Nseries promise in a very compelling way. Its multiple connectivity and powerful performance in all areas, truly makes it the world's best mobile connected jukebox."

The February 2006 issue of Vibe magazine cites the Nokia N91 as "fully functional, easy to handle -- everything you need is here" and Popular Science included the device in its 2005 'Best of What's New' annual round-up.

Nokia N91

Enjoy the Music

A revolutionary feature of the Nokia N91 is the possibility to share your playlists with friends by multimedia message, email or Bluetooth. The Nokia N91 serves up to 10 hours of great sound via the included stereo headset with remote control. Enjoying your music collection has never been easier, as the Nokia N91 supports a wide range of digital music formats including MP3, M4A, WMA, AAC, AAC+ and eAAC+.

Packed with multiple connectivity options, such as GSM/EDGE, WLAN, Bluetooth wireless technology and USB, and even WCDMA for international roaming, the Nokia N91 makes it easy for you to find and enjoy music when and where you want. Drag and drop your personal music collection from your PC to your Nokia N91 or synchronize your recent music purchases with your PC. You can also create and manage your playlists directly on your Nokia N91, or shuffle songs around to build your optimal listening experience.

Stay Connected

In addition to being the first truly connected mobile music player, this powerful Nokia Nseries device with the latest multimedia technology boasts a two-megapixel camera, push email support, Internet browsing, RSS-feeds and Nokia PCSuite inbox for easy personal computer synchronization. The Nokia N91 also includes a new feature which helps you transfer contacts, calendar and gallery files between compatible Nokia devices, without having to use a PC.

For more information about Nokia Nseries including the Nokia N91, please visit www.nokia.com/nseries.

* The Live8 content available on the Nokia N91 includes the following tracks: Paul McCartney and U2, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band", U2 "Beautiful Day", Coldplay "Fix You", Dido & Youssou N'Dour "7 seconds", R.E.M. "Everybody Hurts", Green Day "American Idiot", Kaiser Chiefs "I Predict A Riot", Annie Lennox "Why", Maroon 5 "She Will Be Loved", Sting, "Driven To Tears", Good Charlotte "Lifestyles Of The Rich And Famous", Dreams Come True "Love Love Love", Travis "Why Does It Always Rain On Me", James Brown & Will Young "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag", Faithless "We Come 1", Placebo "Twenty Years", Paul McCartney and George Michael "Baby You Can Drive My Car".

About Nokia Nseries

Nokia Nseries is a range of high performance multimedia devices that delivers unparalled mobile multimedia experiences by combining the latest technologies with stylish design and ease of use. With Nokia Nseries products, consumers can use a single device to enjoy entertainment, access information and to capture and share pictures and videos, whenever and wherever they want.

About Nokia

Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations.

Source: Nokia

Results of Nokia Nseries Study Reveal Widespread Consumer Demand for Digital Convergence

June 06, 2006 -- Espoo, Finland - Almost one in two people around the world now use their mobile device as their main camera, over two thirds predict a music-enabled mobile will replace their MP3 player and nearly half want to connect up their mobile device with their home electronics. According to new research from Nokia, consumers are not only embracing convergence but clamoring for more of it.With more and more functionality being packed into mobile devices, Nokia Nseries, Nokia's high performance multimedia range, commissioned research in 11 countries around the globe to discover people's views on today's and tomorrow's multitalented mobiles.
The world's growing love affair with mobile devices
Multifunctional mobile devices have already replaced certain gadgets in people's lives. Nearly half of respondents (44%) use their mobile device as their primary camera, with India being home to the most prolific mobile photographers (68%). Globally, seventy two percent now don't use a separate alarm clock and 73% use their mobile as their main watch or clock.

When it comes to surfing the web on the move, over a third (36%) of respondents are browsing on their mobile devices at least once a month. Inevitably, Japan leads the way in mobile internet usage with 37% admitting to going online on their mobile on a daily basis.

With an ever increasing list of features, it's not surprising that people can't imagine life without a mobile: 94% of those questioned plan to have a mobile in the future. People in Brazil love mobiles so much that 100% believe they'll own a mobile device in years to come. In fact, mobiles are so indispensable that over one in five (21%) would be more upset about losing their mobile than their wallet, credit cards and even their wedding ring.

Recording the impact of mobile music

Digital music has completely re-shaped the world's music buying and listening habits: the study found 67% of people around the world now download a percentage of their music and 87% claim their music in-take has increased since owning a digital music device. Germany clocks up the most listening time: 28% admit to listening to 21 hours or more of music every week. And what is the world listening to? Pop (35%), followed by rock (21%), dance (8%) and classical (7%).

Music-enabled mobiles devices are set to be at the heart of future digital music consumption: 67% predict the mobile phone will replace their MP3 player.

A home run by mobiles

According to Nokia's research, the world is embracing the concept of the mobile digital home where mobile devices act as household remote controls, beaming digital content like music and photos to compatible domestic devices. Almost half (42%) of respondents globally want their printer, PC, stereo, TV and mobile device interconnected. It's Saudi Arabia that is set to be the home of the digital home - 72% even want their refrigerator included in this network.

And looking to the future, more than one in two (58%) of those questioned would like to be able to control all their household appliances via their mobile device. This is especially true in India (85%).

Commenting on the findings, Tapio Hedman, senior vice president of marketing, Multimedia, at Nokia, said: "The results strongly demonstrate that people are buying into the idea of convergence - they really do want one device that does it all, from taking quality images, to storing their music collections and operating a digitally connected home. Our goal is to make it easy for people to have all of these experiences with them all the time - in a multimedia computer. "

Results overviews are available on Music, Multimedia Computers and Digital Home.

About Nokia

Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations.

Source: Nokia

Nokia's Mobile Softswitch Will Expand CSL'S Network Capacity In Hong Kong

June 06, 2006 -- Espoo, Finland - Hong Kong operator CSL has chosen the Nokia MSC Server mobile softswitch to expand its network capacity and pave the way for smooth network evolution in the future. Nokia will provide installation, commissioning and technical support to CSL. Deliveries will start in June 2006, and the system will be operational by the end of this year."In the extremely competitive Hong Kong market we need to constantly improve our network and keep abreast of mobile technology development in order to provide quality services to our customers. Nokia's mobile softswitch will help to modernize our network, increase its capacity, and enhance the capabilities," says Adam Wong, Director, Mobile Networks, CSL.

"The Nokia MSC Server implements packet technology within core networks in order to optimize voice traffic and network operation. The MSC Server supports both traditional GSM systems and 3G circuit-switched traffic, making it possible to build and operate multimode networks more efficiently," says Mike Wang, General Manager, Hong Kong and Taiwan, Networks, Nokia.

The agreement extends the two companies' cooperation, which began in 1991 when Nokia became the first GSM supplier to CSL. Nokia has supplied GSM and WCDMA core and radio network equipment to CSL.

The mobile softswitch for CSL highlights Nokia's leadership in mobile softswitch deployment in China. To date, Nokia MSC Server System capacity of more than 20 million lines has been put into operation in the Chinese market.

Mobile softswitching and IMS are the main elements in converging networks. With over 90 customers for the MSC Server, Nokia has delivered the majority of the world's commercial 3GPP-compliant mobile softswitches, accounting for over 75% of Nokia's switch deliveries. Nokia is also the front-runner in IMS for fixed and mobile networks, with over 80 references for IMS solutions, such as Push to talk over Cellular and video sharing.

About Hong Kong CSL Limited ("CSL")

CSL is a pioneer in the mobile communications market in Hong Kong. The Company launched its mobile services in 1983, and today operates a world-class GSM / WCDMA network through its mobile brands: 1O1O and One2Free. CSL introduced its 3G and Wi-Fi Service in 2004, and has pioneered the launch of HSCSD, GPRS, MMS, EDGE, Video Sharing and "3G Mobile TV" in Hong Kong.

In April 2006, CSL and New World Mobility officially merged. For more information about CSL, please visit www.hkcsl.com.

About Nokia

Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations.

Nokia is committed to long-term development and preferred partnership in China. With strong local R&D, manufacture and innovative technologies, Nokia has continuously strengthened its market position in China as a leading supplier of mobile devices and mobile networks. Nokia is one of the largest exporters in the Chinese mobile telecommunications industry. Nokia has six R&D units, four manufacturing sites and widespread operations in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. The total number of Nokia employees in China area is over 6,000.

Source: Nokia

Motorola Completes Acquisition of Development Center in Denmark

Libertyville, Ill, US and Aalborg, Denmark, - 6 June 2006 – Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) has completed its previously announced acquisition of a state of the art research and development center, associated development and test equipment and a team of product development engineers from BenQ. By this acquisition Motorola is doubling its organization in Denmark which becomes one of its R&D and development hubs in the region.The Aalborg facility and team will be integrated into Motorola’s Mobile Devices business and become a products development center for Motorola. These resources will enhance Motorola’s effort to deliver breakthrough products and experiences that integrate the best internal and partner technologies.

The Aalborg facility features the latest and most advanced measurement facilities, including antenna chambers, acoustical chambers, radio frequency chambers, environmental laboratories and measuring facilities related to mechanical development. As part of the transaction, Motorola is acquiring approximately 250 employees, the majority of whom are engineers. The new Motorola-team in Aalborg will play an important and significant role in Motorola Mobile Devices global R&D organisation.

“We are extremely pleased of becoming a part of an organization with not only a great momentum but also with the tradition and competence within our industry. We are challenged about the objective of making our customers and partners successful all over the world� said Flemming Eriksen, Site Manager and Director Technical Operations, Motorola Mobile Devices Aalborg.

"This transaction provides Motorola with another highly skilled R&D team and high-tech facility with a proven product track record, the team will support Motorola’s development of innovative new mobile devices that increase our ability to deliver breakthrough products and experiences that integrate the technologies of both Motorola and our strategic partners� said Ron Garriques, president of Motorola Mobile Devices.

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of seamless mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you connect simply and seamlessly to the people, information and entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and delivering "must have" products, "must do" experiences and powerful networks -- along with a full complement of support services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola recorded sales of US $36.8 billion in 2005. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit www.motorola.com

Source: Motorola

Nokia Acquires LCC International's U.S. Deployment Business

Acquisition mutually strengthens both companies' respective delivery and services strategies

June 05, 2006 -- Atlanta and McLean, VA, USA - Nokia (NYSE: NOK) and LCC International Inc., (NASDAQ: LCCI) announced today that the companies have reached an agreement for LCC to transfer its U.S. deployment operations to Nokia. Deployment operations include civil works and site acquisition services. As part of the agreement, a number of LCC's existing U.S. deployment contracts and assets used to support the U.S. deployment operations will transfer to Nokia upon completion of the deal which is expected to close within the next 45 days. The agreement will impact up to 80 LCC employees, many of whom will have the opportunity to become Nokia employees.

Today's announcement further enables Nokia and LCC to execute on their respective strategies within the wireless sector. For Nokia, this move addresses operator demand for a partner that can deliver a complete range of services, from deployment operations to consulting and integration to managed services. Delivery services, in particular, continues to be a significant area for operators as they seek to reduce operating expenditures. The addition of LCC's deployment operations to Nokia's delivery services portfolio enhances a highly experienced team to execute network rollouts across the country. LCC continues to expand its world class engineering and wireless consultative services operation.

"This agreement is a direct result of LCC's strategy and plan that was announced earlier this year," Dean Douglas, LCC's CEO, said. "With LCC's exit from the deployment business in the U.S., we can now focus our resources to support the growing and expanding engineering and consulting services opportunities both domestically and internationally in the wireless marketplace." Mr. Douglas further adds, "We also wanted to ensure we minimized the impact to our deployment customers and employees throughout this transition and we believe this transition accomplishes that goal. We are proud of the work and effort that our deployment group has contributed to this operation and feel they will make a solid contribution to Nokia's Networks division."

"Nokia's Networks division has shown steady growth in North America, and today's announcement with LCC demonstrates a continuation of that growth and our commitment to providing services that address our customer's needs in North America," said Mark Louison, Senior Vice President, Networks, North America. "We look forward to expanding Nokia's full-range services portfolio with LCC's expertise in deployment operations to deliver a best-in-class customer experience."

The transaction is subject to certain closing conditions including customary conditions with respect to third party consents and similar matters described in the transaction documents. The terms of this transaction are summarized in a Form 8-K filed by LCC with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the same day of the issuance of this press release.

About Nokia

Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations

About LCC

LCC International, Inc. is a global leader in voice and data design, deployment and management solutions to the wireless telecommunications industry. Since 1983, LCC has performed technical services for the largest wireless operators in North and South America, Europe, The Middle East, Africa and Asia. The Company has worked with all major access technologies and has participated in the success of some of the largest and most sophisticated wireless systems in the world. Through an integrated set of technical business consulting, training, design, deployment, operations and maintenance services, LCC is unique in its ability to provide comprehensive turnkey services to wireless operators around the world. News and additional information are available at www.lcc.com

Source: Nokia

Motorola RAZRâ„¢ V3m Gives Verizon Wireless Customers the Skinny on Mobile Music

Ultra-Thin Handset With V CAST Music Capabilities* Now Available on the Nation’s Most Reliable Wireless Network

BASKING RIDGE, NJ and LIBERTYVILLE, IL – 5 June 2006 – Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation’s most reliable wireless network, and Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced the immediate availability of the Motorola RAZR V3m. The newest V CAST Music-enabled phone, the Motorola RAZR V3m boasts rich music functionality and is the newest slim addition to the V CAST Music phone family.With more than one million songs available for download*, V CAST Music offers customers the most song choices of any over-the-air music service in the country. Thanks to the Motorola RAZR V3m’s optional 1 GB removable microSDTM memory, customers can load up their phone with all their favorite jams from well-known and independent artists. The V CAST Music store lets customers browse, preview, download and play high-quality digital music from their phones or in the Verizon Wireless V CAST Music online store.

The distinctively slim Motorola RAZR V3m also supports V CAST, the nation’s first wireless broadband multimedia service for consumers that delivers high-quality video from today’s hottest content providers and 3D games right in the palms of customers’ hands.*

“The first RAZR to support over-the-air music downloading, the Motorola RAZR V3m is another proof point in our continuing commitment to provide ‘must-have’ handsets,� said Mark Shockley, vice president of sales, Mobile Devices, Motorola, Inc. “Complete with V CAST Music capabilities and ample removable memory, the RAZR V3m offers Verizon Wireless customers a stylish and fun mobile music solution.�

The Motorola RAZR V3m’s elegant metallic design houses a rich multimedia line-up including a powerful integrated 1.3 megapixel camera and video-capture and playback capabilities, plus access to Verizon Wireless’ Get It Now® virtual store and the company’s Mobile Web 2.0SM news and information service*. The Motorola RAZR V3m also offers Bluetooth® support for certain profiles,** advanced speech recognition calling and supports Verizon Wireless’ VZ Navigator*, a tool for customers that includes mapping, audible turn-by-turn navigation and the ability to find over 14 million points of interest.

V CAST and V CAST Music are powered by Verizon Wireless’ EV-DO network, the most award-winning high-speed wireless broadband network in the nation, currently available to more than 150 million Americans coast to coast. Customers need a V CAST-enabled phone and a subscription to a V CAST VPak, which is $15.00 monthly access, added to their Verizon Wireless calling plan to access V CAST Music on their phones. Customers interested in managing their music from their PCs in the V CAST Music online store can do so without a V CAST VPak.

Pricing and Availability

The Motorola RAZR V3m is available for $149.99 after a $50.00 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores. For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store,call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com. For additional information on Motorola products, please visit www.hellomoto.com.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation’s most reliable wireless network, serving 53 million voice and data customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, NJ, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of Seamless Mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you get and stay connected simply and seamlessly to the people, information, and entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and delivering "must have" products, "must do" experiences and powerful networks -- along with a full complement of support services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.8 billion in 2005. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit www.motorola.com

Source: Motorola

Sony Ericsson Unveils GC86 EDGE PC Card

07 June 2006 -- Building upon its successful global PC Card business, Sony Ericsson today announces the quad band GC86 EDGE PC Card - a successor to the GC85 PC Card. The GC86 features an integrated antenna and offers an optimal combination of performance, design and cost effectiveness for entry level PC laptop users. It will be available globally in Q3 2006.“We are seeing rapid growth in demand for EDGE as developing countries begin to catch up in terms of wireless data.� Said Jon Brännström, Vice President Mobile Computing EMEA & Asia “Mobility is now a fact of business life. Access to e-mail and the internet on the move is essential – it’s no longer acceptable to be disconnected when traveling. The GC86 is designed to offer an entry level solution for either Windows or Mac users.�

GC86 PC Card has a sleek integrated antenna, with minimal extension. When connected to GSM/EDGE networks, users can enjoy data speeds three times faster than GPRS, i.e. connection speeds up to 247kbps. For enhanced connectivity an optional external antenna is also available.

The Wireless Manager PC software for the GC86 is easy to install, and it takes less than a couple of minutes. The user interface is intuitive and includes new launch buttons for browsing and e-mails, an SMS application along with contacts and phone book capabilities.

High quality customer support is available globally via local language call centres.

GC86 is compatible with a wide range of common business applications including Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes, Netscape, CRM, SAP, Siebel and Messenger. Installation support includes customisation options that allow corporate IT managers to implement pre-loaded settings that provide one click VPN connection. Data security is assured with EDGE/GPRS encryption technology and the SIM card authenticates with the network preventing unauthorised access. GC86 is compatible with all leading VPNs, enabling secure passage through corporate firewalls.

The GC86 is a quad band EDGE Card that offers global connectivity, falling back on the GPRS/CSD network when needed.

GC86 – Features at a glance:
General
· PC Card, 32-bit Cardbus, Type II
· Size - 85.6 long x 54.0 wide x 5.0 mm high
· Antenna extension -15.4 long x 55.0 wide x 10.5 mm high
· Antenna Connector - MMCX connector
· Weight 42g
· OS support: Windows 2000® (SP4), XP (Pro, Home, Tablet), Mac OS X

Services
· EDGE: 247.4kbps (DL)/ 123.7kbps (UL)
· GPRS: (CS4) 85.6 kbps (DL) / 42.8kbps (UL)
· GPRS: (CS2) 53.6kbps/ 26.8kbps (DL/UL)
· CSD: 9.6kbps & 14.4kbps (DL/UL)

Frequency bands
· EDGE/GPRS/CSD 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications serves the global communications market with innovative and feature-rich mobile phones, accessories, and PC-cards. Established as a joint venture by Sony and Ericsson in 2001, with global corporate functions located in London, the company employs approximately 6,000 people worldwide, including R&D sites in Europe, Japan, China and America. Sony Ericsson is the global title sponsor of the Women's Tennis Association, and works with the Association to promote the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour in over 80 cities during the year.

Source: Sony Ericsson

LG Commercializes World's First 3G TDMB Phone in Europe

LG-V9000 Debuts for trial service in Germany in time for the World Cup

LG Electronics (LG), a world leader in mobile TV technology, launched the world’s first 3G UMTS(WCDMA) TDMB(Terrestrial Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) handset in Europe.

LG-V9000 3G UMTS(WCDMA) TDMB Handset

The company provided 400 of its LG-V9000 handsets to BLM (Bavarian Regulatory Authority for Commercial Broadcasting) at the ‘TDMB World Cup Trial Service Conference’, held today at the Literatur Haus in Munich, Germany. The LG-V9000 is the only model which meets BLM’s technology requirements for mobile TV phone. It will be used by members of the World Cup Committee and international media during the World Cup trial service, allowing them to watch digital broadcasts of World Cup matches while on the move.Mr. James Kim, President & CEO of LG Electronics Europe, said, “Customers will experience UMTS(WCDMA) TDMB technology firsthand with the LG-V9000. This phone can provide the highest-quality World Cup video footage to our European customers, compared to other TDMB products. This model is a testament to LG’s creativity and state-of-the-art technology, which is driven by the pursuit of providing fun and convenience to customers in their everyday lives.�

At the conference, LG also showcased its latest TDMB products including handsets, laptop computers, PDA, and car terminals, in front of industry VIPs. LG’s demonstration showed how TDMB technology in real life. Attending the event were senior executives from BLM, Debitel, MFD, T-Systems, and WorldDAB, as well as the Korean Minister of Information and Communications and researchers from top electronics and telecommunications research institutes in Korea.

The LG-V9000 supports GSM (2G), GPRS (2.5G), UMTS(WCDMA) (3G) and TDMB as well, providing the most advanced TV viewing features. With its 2.2-inch wide-swing LCD, users can watch TV programs for up to three hours straight and even record one-hour programs the phone’s large memory capacity. Using LG’s internally developed DMB chip, the V9000 provides a perfect picture on a high-resolution screen and has a 3D surround sound system.

LG also launched the LG-U900, the world’s first commercially available UMTS(WCDMA) DVB-H phone through Hutchison in April, 2006. With its success, LG has earned a reputation as the leader in mobile TV technology, developing handsets compatible with all mobile TV standards.

DMB(Digital Multimedia Broadcasting)

DMB technology enables users to watch terrestrial broadcasts of the best image quality and talk on the phone simultaneously, thanks to the adoption of the LG’s internally developed DMB-receiving System-on-Chip (SoC) which incorporates “Mobile-XD engine.� The terrestrial DMB SoC can be applied to mobile phones, notebook computers, PDAs, and car terminals. With LG’ DMB technology, the terrestrial DMB phone resolves problems surrounding bulky terminals and power consumption issues.

In September, 2004, LG was first to develop the TDMB (Terrestrial DMB) receiving System-on-Chip (SoC). The company also developed Advanced Technology Systems Committee (ATSC), a standard for digital TV broadcasting.

LG’s DMB phone is a historical achievement in DMB technology. For the first time in the world, a mobile phone is able to play H.264 at 30 fps (frames per second) and take advantage of the VHF 200MHz TDMB frequency. Moreover, it boasts pioneering technologies, enabling digital TV broadcasting to be viewed on its high-resolution LCD, a large memory capacity and a longer-lasting battery.

TDMB service was launched in December 2005 in Korea and TDMB handsets have been promoted since early 2006.

Source: LG