CDMA Finds Work In Europe

[David McNamee]

http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/68/36754.html

CDMA seems to be gaining strength in Eastern Europe, but not quite how we'd expect. There is a version of CDMA that runs in the 450 MHz band, formerly used by analogue networks. The 450 band can cover a greater geographic area with fewer towers. Because of this, CDMA 450 is finding a home as a solution for rural areas where installing 850, 1800/1900, or 2100 MHz equipment is cost prohibitive. Moscow Cellular and Delta Telecom have already launched CDMA 450 in Russia. Portugal, Belarus and Uzbekistan have also established CDMA 450 networks, with Sweden on the way.

[David McNamee]

http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/68/36754.html

CDMA seems to be gaining strength in Eastern Europe, but not quite how we'd expect. There is a version of CDMA that runs in the 450 MHz band, formerly used by analogue networks. The 450 band can cover a greater geographic area with fewer towers. Because of this, CDMA 450 is finding a home as a solution for rural areas where installing 850, 1800/1900, or 2100 MHz equipment is cost prohibitive. Moscow Cellular and Delta Telecom have already launched CDMA 450 in Russia. Portugal, Belarus and Uzbekistan have also established CDMA 450 networks, with Sweden on the way.