San Diego-based Qualcomm Inc says it has completed a demonstration of its Code Division Multiple Access-based digital cellular system in Germany in co-operation with the Deutsche Bundespost Telekom: the demonstration was conducted in the 1.7GHz to 1.8GHz band using a CDMA-based cellular system consisting of two cell sites, one switch and two mobile units; Telekom will be conducting an independent analysis of data collected during the demonstration; as well as looking at it for cellular telephony, the Bundespost Telekom is exploring digital technology such as CDMA for use in connection with a potential next phase of wireless loop implementation in the new Federal States to satisfy immediate and urgent needs for terrestrial telephone service.
