Evolving the capabilities of IS-2000: an overview of 1XTREME

Abstract

Thirdgeneration (3G) wireless system supporting voice and data services have been proposedsince I997. Standardization of those proposals was completed in 1999. However, anticipated demand for data services, partictilarly in the areu of wireless uccess to Internet-based services, is driving the need to enhance the datacanying capubility qf these systems beyond their current abilities. Yet, those resulting systems must continue to provide traditionul voice .wm*ces to an increusing subscriber base. This paper provides U brief overview of enhancements proposed to the IS-2000 system culled IXTREME that meets these needs.