Nokia demos IP multimedia apps. over CDMA2000 network

IRVING, Texas-Nokia Corp. said it has demonstrated live Internet Protocol multimedia applications over a commercial CDMA2000 network.

The announcement underlines Nokia’s commitment to CDMA technology. The vendor has been known mainly for its GSM offerings, and the company is not involved in the radio-access part of CDMA as yet.

“Nokia is diligently making strides in our commitment to CDMA technology both in core infrastructure and devices,” said Tim Johnson, vice president of business development at Nokia Networks. “Currently, CDMA represents a significant percentage of annual spending for wireless infrastructure in North America.”