Sweden's emphasis on excellent national coverage for UMTS/3G applauded.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-4 September 2000-GSA: Sweden's emphasis on excellent national coverage for UMTS/3G applauded (C)1994-2000 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:31082000 The Global Mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) believes that the reasons for the large number of applicants for a UMTS/3G license in Sweden are the tremendous business opportunity in offering advanced mobile multimedia services, and the emphasis the Swedish National Post and Telecom Agency (PTS) puts on achieving an excellent national coverage rather than large initial downpayments in licence fees.

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