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Nokia, AT&T Wireless promote live EDGE data call

Nokia and AT&T Wireless completed a live Enhanced Data rates for Global Evolution (EDGE) data call using GSM/EDGE technology and a live GSM network environment.

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The call relied on prototype Nokia EDGE handsets, because commercial handsets are far from ready. The data call was made using an EDGE handset connected with a laptop to the Internet to demonstrate Web browsing and streaming applications.

Earlier this week, Cingular Wireless announced plans to begin deploying GSM/GPRS this year, with plans to migrate to EDGE for 3G services.

--Kelly Carroll, staff writer

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