Global Handset Global Handset Requirements for CDMARequirements for CDMA

andandCDMA Certification ForumCDMA Certification Forum

February 1, 2008

CDMA Development GroupCDMA Development Group

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Global Handset Requirements Global Handset Requirements for CDMA (GHRC)for CDMA (GHRC)

These specifications enable a group of carriers These specifications enable a group of carriers to source and deliver CDMA2000to source and deliver CDMA2000®® devices devices faster and more economically than before.faster and more economically than before.

Defines a common set of open standard specificationsDefines a common set of open standard specificationsthat meet a that meet a sharedshared set of carrier requirements and set of carrier requirements and

device functionality.device functionality.

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Value PropositionValue Proposition

With common, wellWith common, well--defined and prioritized requirements,defined and prioritized requirements,device and application suppliers face fewerdevice and application suppliers face fewer

operatoroperator--specific variants for their device designs.specific variants for their device designs.

Streamlined Streamlined ProductionProduction

VolumeVolumeAggregationAggregation

FewerFewerSKUsSKUs

FasterFasterDeliveryDelivery

CommonCommonSpecsSpecs

ReducedReducedNRE CostsNRE Costs

GlobalGlobalCompatibilityCompatibility

EconomiesEconomiesof Scaleof Scale

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CDMA Certification Forum (CCF)CDMA Certification Forum (CCF)

To test and certify CDMA devices in a timely To test and certify CDMA devices in a timely and affordable manner.and affordable manner.

A streamlined global certification processA streamlined global certification process

PrePre--CCF TestingCCF Testing(Vendor lab)(Vendor lab)

CCF LabCCF LabTestingTesting

(3(3rdrd PartyPartyFacility)Facility)

Bug FixingBug Fixing(Vendor)(Vendor)

Regression Testing: Software revisions

Readyfor

Operator Testing4 weeks

OperatorOperator--specificspecificTestingTesting

(Operator facility)(Operator facility)

Software revisions

Bug FixingBug Fixing(Vendor)(Vendor)

Readyfor

Market

Readyfor

CCF Testing

Infrastructure vendorInfrastructure vendor

Authorized 3Authorized 3rdrd Party Test FacilityParty Test Facility

OperatorOperator

Device vendorDevice vendor

CCF InteropCCF InteropTestingTesting

(Over(Over--thethe--airairor Cabled)or Cabled)

CCF FieldCCF FieldTestingTesting

(3(3rdrd PartyPartyFacility)Facility)

2 weeks

Under Development

2 weeks

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Economies of Scale Economies of Scale

Similar Requirements on Multiple ContinentsSimilar Requirements on Multiple Continents

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Examples of GHRCExamples of GHRCCDMA2000 UltraCDMA2000 Ultra--Low Cost HandsetsLow Cost Handsets

10 handset models10 handset modelsfrom 7 suppliersfrom 7 suppliers

Notes: 1. Mobile devices that are sold at an ex-factory wholesale cost that is less than US$40 are considered ultra low-cost devices. 2. Only devices shipped in volumes above 10,000 units are shown.

2650Classic 201667 W150 Classic 401

Spektra 101 2690 Classic 101 2710 Classic 631

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Industry SupportIndustry Support

““This collaborative effort has enabled the 3G industry This collaborative effort has enabled the 3G industry to deliver a wide range of CDMA2000 devices at a to deliver a wide range of CDMA2000 devices at a

substantial cost reduction.substantial cost reduction.””Steve OspalakVice President, Telus Mobility