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NEWS FLASH
2000 - 19 (June 2000) AGREEMENTS, INVESTMENTS & ACQUISITIONS U.S. West Takes Stake in Time Domain To Explore Ultra-Wideband Wireless Following on the FCC’s recent announcement towards legalizing ultra-wideband technology, US West a broadband and communications service provider, has made an equity investment in Time Domain Corp., developer of ultra-wideband wireless technology. The investment will allow US West to evaluate ultra-wideband technology for use in broadband data applications for businesses. The company will focus on harnessing the technology as a WLAN, linking and integrating next generations of data applications throughout a business environment. Time Domain developed the PulsON chipset, which is incorporated in Time Modulated Ultra Wideband. The technology uses wireless spectrum to produce high-speed and high-performance wireless capabilities for communications as well as radar and precise positioning and tracking. For more information: http://www.uswest.com/news/060800.html Links within Mobileinfo: Mobileinfo Comments and Advisory: Biggest deficiencies in wireless computing are network speed, coverage and reliability. Ultraband wireless networks of future will help a great deal in overcoming the capacity problem though it will come much later than expected - need is now and in the next few years. Let FCC and similar regulatory bodies in other countries help in bringing on ultra wideband wireless networks in 3G timeframe. Technology research is moving faster than regulation is licensing the ultraband spectrum! Note: This news release may contain forward-looking statements. Readers should take appropriate caution in developing plans utilizing these products, services and technology architectures. All trademarks used in this summary are the property of their respective owners. Do you want to see more news? News Home Page 
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