LCC signs license agreement with Qualcomm; provides field measurement equipment and software planning tools for CDMA networks

Business Wire, Feb 3, 1995

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 3, 1995--LCC, L.L.C. Friday announced a license agreement with QUALCOMM Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) that will allow LCC to provide both field measurement equipment and software planning tools for Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) network planning and optimization.

QUALCOMM developed a proprietary implementation of CDMA for use in wireless applications including mobile cellular, Personal Communications Services (PCS) and wireless local loop applications.

Under a new hardware licensing arrangement, LCC will integrate QUALCOMM's cellular and PCS CDMA phones into its line of field measurement products, which are utilized to evaluate and troubleshoot vehicular and pedestrian wireless environments.

"Becoming a QUALCOMM licensee allows us to provide products that meet the demands of a growing segment of the wireless marketplace that is embracing CDMA technology," said Mike Bonin, vice president of hardware products, LCC.

LCC has already begun implementation of QUALCOMM's IS-95 CDMA phones into its popular EXP 2001 (TM) system. The EXP 2001 enables operators to simultaneously monitor multiple technologies. CDMA functionality is also planned for the RSAT 2000 (R) and MSAT 2000 (TM) product lines.

In a related agreement, LCC will also offer QUALCOMM's QCPlan (TM) CDMA network planning tool in CellCAD (TM), LCC's Unix-based network engineering software platform. QCPlan will augment the CDMA network design capabilities already available in CellCAD.

"We look forward to working with LCC, a leader in wireless field measurement systems and network planning," said Allen Salmasi, president of QUALCOMM's Wireless Telecommunications Division.

"Through cooperation with QUALCOMM, the industry's CDMA pioneer, we will be able to provide our customers with the very best selection of CDMA system design products and services available," said Piyush Sudha, LCC's president and chief operating officer.

LCC, L.L.C. of Arlington, is the world's largest wireless consulting firm, providing engineering tools, design services and technical support to 80 percent of the cellular systems in North America. LCC's products and services are used in about 60 countries worldwide.

The company's primary product offerings are wireless field measurement instruments and specialized software utilized to design and maintain wireless systems.

With headquarters in San Diego, QUALCOMM develops, manufactures, markets, licenses and operates advanced communications systems and products based on its proprietary digital wireless technologies.

The company's primary product areas are the OmniTRACS system (a geostationary satellite-based, mobile communications system providing two-way data and position-reporting services), CDMA wireless communications systems and products and, in conjunction with others, the development of the GLOBALSTAR low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellite communications system.

Other company products include the Eudora by QUALCOMM electronic mail software, VLSI components and communications equipment. -0-

NOTE: OmniTRACS is a registered trademark of QUALCOMM Inc. GLOBALSTAR is a trademark of Globalstar L.P. Eudora is a registered trademark of the University of Illinois licensed to QUALCOMM Inc.

CONTACT: QUALCOMM Inc., San Diego

Julie Cunningham, 619/658-4224

or

LCC, L.L.C., Arlington

Andrew Woessner, 703/816-5409