Tokyo, November 4, 2005 --- NEC Corporation announced that its
High Speed Download Packet Access (HSDPA) is ready to be delivered
for use in commercial networks worldwide. The successful field
network operation trial for NEC's HSDPA was carried out this summer
through the cooperation of Vodafone K.K. in Japan.
During the trial, Node-Bs and radio network controllers (RNC)
based on NEC's HSDPA achieved a high level of performance and
functionality, including high-speed internet access among
HSDPA-based 3G mobile terminals, consecutive data transmission and
handover in a HSDPA service environment and flexible and variable
change in transmission speed.
"The success of this trial highlights NEC's confidence in the
performance of its commercial HSDPA system. Delivery of our HSDPA
to commercial networks worldwide will begin this autumn. We also
intend to carry out operation trials in Europe and Asia through the
cooperation of local mobile operators to ensure its successful
spread." said Ryuichi Takanohashi, General Manager of Mobile
Solutions Operations Unit.
NEC's HSDPA system is jointly developed by NEC and Siemens. As
the pioneer of the global 3G W-CDMA market, NEC/Siemens alliance
has achieved outstanding success. Over 90% of the world's 3G
subscribers are communicating with 3G network technology provided
by Siemens/NEC. In a report from April 2005, NEC/Siemens was
positioned as No. 1 by the independent MM Research Institute in
Tokyo in the 3G W-CDMA market for commercially installed Node-Bs
with a 30.1 percent share of the worldwide market.
About NEC Corporation
NEC Corporation (NASDAQ: NIPNY) (FTSE: 6701q.l) is one of the
world's leading providers of Internet, broadband network and
enterprise business solutions dedicated to meeting the specialized
needs of its diverse and global base of customers. Ranked as one of
the world's top patent-producing companies, NEC delivers tailored
solutions in the key fields of computer, networking and electron
devices, by integrating its technical strengths in IT and Networks,
and by providing advanced semiconductor solutions through NEC
Electronics Corporation. The NEC Group employs more than 140,000
people worldwide and had net sales of 4,855 billion yen (approx.
$45 billion) in the fiscal year ended March 2005. For additional
information, please visit the NEC home page at: http://www.nec.com.
NEC is a total solution provider for 3G and mobile Internet. It
has been involved in every first-stage rollout of 3G systems
worldwide. It is also responsible for developing the first 3G
handsets for the world's first 3G networks. NEC has competence in
the mobile Internet field with its mobile infrastructure system,
mobile application platform and its impressive portfolio of
contents. NEC's mobile handsets are known for their prominent
technologies including large color screens, built-in cameras and
other functions that make them ideal for use in the mobile
Internet. In the 3G/mobile multimedia global, NEC aims to take
strong initiative to create and obtain a leading position in the
market
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