Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 October 2002. It was answered by Lord Sainsbury of Turville (Labour) on Monday, 21 October 2002.

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Sainsbury of Turville, Lord

Question

What is the justification for requiring European wireless operators to provide 3G coverage using only W-CDMA handsets and network, rather than permitting them to use the 3G technology known as CDMA2000 that is becoming available in Asia and the United States. [HL 5889].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

639 c79WA; HL 5889

Session

2001-02

Subjects

EU countries Mobile phones Telecommunications Technology 3G