UTStarcom to begin deployment of PAS data services in fourth quarter

World IT Report, Apr 9, 2003

Chinese telecom equipment manufacturer, UTStarcom, announced it will begin deployment of its PAS data and value added services ("C- Mode") in the fourth quarter of 2001.

In contrast to the highly competitive and more costly mobile market, PAS C-Mode has the advantage of high-speed 64kpb/s data transmission, short messaging, wireless email and Internet access in addition to regular voice service, all at a lower cost to the consumer.

Additional value added services include: location identification, Internet content browsing and the ability to download MP3 music.

Consumers can access the Internet through the various PAS handsets, or by laptop or PDA using a special e-data card. UTStarcom is currently working with different Internet Content Providers to provide several kinds of entertainment, music, news and shopping information for the consumer. -(World IT Report)