"CDMA wireless shipments are dominant in the United States and have been growing in worldwide market share, making this an attractive market for both companies," said Will Strauss, president of market research firm Forward Concepts.

This chipset will provide users with broadband capabilities via their cell phones, PDAs and other mobile devices, enabling extremely high-speed Internet connectivity at 10 times the speeds provided by current cdma2000 1x and GPRS products. The standard provides efficient, high-speed packet data capabilities with typical sector throughput ranging from 420 kbps to 1.7 Mbps and peak data rates up to 3.1 Mbps. By providing enhanced data throughput, 1xEV-DV will support traditional remote Internet access, as well as drive advanced multimedia services for consumers.

This solution will support the Release C 1xEV-DV standard. Release C is the first 1xEV-DV standard to be commercialized and provides forward-link communication enhancements.