The next generation of consumers is a moving target. They want access to all their favorite forms of digital info-tainment --music, photos, video, internet and television--while dashing around their busy lives. 3G, the third generation of mobile communications, is the ideal solution for consumers on the move. That's why 3G is taking off in a big way, and opening major opportunities for network operators and service providers.

First in W-CDMA Technology

W-CDMA is a technology that enables 3G mobile communications. NEC has been an industry leader in W-CDMA for almost a decade. Our involvement in the research began in early 1990s. Our development continues today with various kinds of equipment, such as Packet Core Node, Radio Network Controllers (RNCs), Node-B and Mobile Stations (MSs), all of which solidify NEC's position as a total system supplier. NEC with its 3G partner Siemens has delivered W-CDMA products and solutions to more than 35 Operators in 29 different countries and regions. Currently NEC/Siemens Node-Bs account for more than 30% of the market share worldwide, leading NEC/Siemens to No.1 position in supplying commercially operating Node-Bs around the world. (Source: Worldwide W-CDMA Cellular Base Station Market Report, Multimedia Research Institute May 2005)

First Commercial Networks

3G's first commercial service was launched in Japan in 2001. Following this, 2003 saw Britain become the first country in Europe to introduce commercial W-CDMA. The Market leader in 3G technology, NEC delivers a total solution, ranging from mobile terminals to infrastructure equipment, which has contributed greatly to the commercial launch of W-CDMA services both in Japan and Europe.

First Choice as your Partner in 3G Mobile Networking

For network operators or service providers interested in the potential of W-CDMA, NEC offers a world-class combination of technology, financial resources, expertise and innovation. We provide total solutions for 3G mobile networking, including the commitment to work with you every step of the way in building the profitable 3G enterprises of tomorrow.

NEC, a leader in the drive for a global 3G standard

NEC believes that global standards are essential to the success of 3G mobile networking. We have been working, for many years, with a variety of groups dedicated to developing and promoting an international 3G standard.

The push for a global 3G standard began in 1985 due to the efforts of Study Group 8 (SG8) of France's International Radio Consultative Committee (CCIR). In 1994, NEC became very active in the movement toward standardization as a key member of Japan's ARIB. In December of 1996, through the UMTS workshop, NEC proposed a W-CDMA system to ETSI. In that capacity, we have continued to very actively support the drive for global standardization.

NEC is committed to the standardization of W-CDMA as a worldwide, mobile, 3G communications system. We believe that W-CDMA will play an important part in worldwide communications satisfying the demands of a new era, contributing to the growth of the world economy, and raising the quality of life for people everywhere. Standards are the foundation of tomorrow's mobile multimedia networks.