CDMA2000

CDMA2000, also known as IMT-CDMA Multi-Carrier or 1xRTT, is a code-division multiple access (CDMA) version of the IMT-2000 standard developed by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The CDMA2000 standard is third-generation (3-G) mobile wireless technology. The world's first 3G commercial system was launched by SK Telecom (South Korea) in October 2000, using CDMA2000 1X.

CDMA2000 can support mobile data communications at speeds ranging from 144 Kbps to 2 Mbps. Versions have been developed by Ericsson and Qualcomm. As of March 2006, the CDMA Development Group reports more than 250,300,000 subscribers worldwide.

Read more about CDMA2000: - The CDMA Development Group provides the latest information about CDMA2000.

Do you have something to add to this definition? Let us know. Send your comments to techterms@whatis.com

Digg This!     StumbleUpon     Del.icio.us

RELATED CONTENT Cost-effective mobile connectivity As companies facing mounting mobile connectivity costs you need to make sense of the available mobile connectivity options and reduce costs before... Fixed-mobile convergence: Dual-mode versus cellular-only Fixed-mobile convergence can be achieved via either a cellular or dual-mode approach. Each approach has its pros and cons. Wireless rate negotiations: How to get the best deal Wireless negotiations require preparation. Companies must assemble the right team to assess their needs and form a bargaining strategy.

RELATED GLOSSARY TERMS Terms from Whatis.com − the technology online dictionary 1xRTT  (WhatIs.com) 1xRTT (Single-Carrier Radio Transmission Technology ) refers to any of several digital wireless communications standards that were developed to... fixed-mobile convergence  (SearchMobileComputing.com) Fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) is the trend towards seamless connectivity between fixed and wireless telecommunications networks... (Continued)