FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 17, 2007

TIA PUBLISHES NEW STANDARD TIA-864-A-1

Arlington, Va. - The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) has published a new standard, TIA-864-A-1, Recommended Minimum Performance Standards for cdma2000® High Rate Packet Data Access Network.

This standard details definitions, methods of measurement and minimum performance requirements for access networks. The intent of this standard is to ensure that an access terminal can obtain service in any systems that meet the compatibility requirements of TIA-856-A-3, cdma2000® High Rate Packet Data Air Interface Specification. Compatibility, as used in connection with this standard, is understood to mean that any access terminal is able to open data connections in any HRPD system. Conversely, all HRPD systems are able to open connections with any access terminal. Test methods are recommended in this document; however, methods other than those recommended may suffice for the same purpose.

TIA-864-A-1 was formulated under the cognizance of TR-45 Mobile and Personal Communications Systems, TR-45.5 Subcommittee on Spread Spectrum Digital Technology. To obtain copies of the document, contact Information Handling Services at (800) 854-7179 or visit http://global.ihs.com.

For more information about TIA staff or related issues, please contact Ian Martinez at 703.907.7723 or imartinez@tiaonline.org.

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About TIA
The Telecommunications Industry Association is the leading trade association in Washington, D.C., for the information, communications and entertainment technology industry. TIA serves suppliers to global markets through its leadership in standards development, domestic and international policy advocacy, and facilitating member business opportunities such as the co-owned NXTcomm. TIA represents the communications sector of the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA). For more information, go to http://www.tiaonline.org.

*cdma2000® is a registered trademark and certification mark of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA-USA).