WIN to launch 3G network

WIN to launch 3G network

JAKARTA: PT Wireless Indonesia (WIN), mobile data
telecommunications network and service provider company will
launch its new mobile data network in first quarter 2003.

The network, using CDMA (Code Digital Multimedia Access) 2000
1xEV-DO is a third generation (3G) network which enables delivery
of wireless internet, video streaming, mobile VPN (virtual
private network) and other next generation wireless data
services, the company said in a statement.

"CDMA2000 1xEV-DO is the latest CDMA 3G technology available
and will position WIN to respond to the growing number of
Indonesia individuals and business looking for the state-of-the
art, high bandwidth mobile communications - from Web browsing and
video messaging to mobile desktop capabilities and high-speed
wireless access to corporate intranets," Teddy A. Purwadi, WIN's
president director said.

The technology can provide wireless data transmission with
peak rates up to 2.4 megabits per second.

For the technology, WIN has chosen Canadian network company
Nortel Networks Technology.--JP