Asia Pacific Watch

September 23, 2002
Ericsson demos Malaysia's first 3G mobile-to-mobile call

MALAYSIA -- Ericsson has successfully demonstrated the first international 3G mobile-to-mobile call in Malaysia. The historic international 3G mobile-to-mobile call was made via Ericsson's 3G mobile system in Malaysia to SmarTone Mobile Communications Ltd's 3G network in Hong Kong.

The call was made in conjunction with the opening of Ericsson's 3G WCDMA showcase in Kuala Lumpur, with Malaysia's Minister of Energy, Communications & Multimedia, YB Datuk Amar Leo Moggie presiding at the opening ceremonies and making the nation's first international 3G mobile-to-mobile call.