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DON'T HOLD YOUR BREATH FOR NEXT-GENERATION WIRELESS NETWORKS

SHOULD BUSINESSES WAIT FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF WIRELESS networks to be built? Probably not. So-called 3G (third generation) networks are being eclipsed by transitional technologies known as 2.5G, and alternatives are emerging. The main staging area for 3G technology is now in Tokyo, after NTT DoCoMo began a trial in May with 3,300 users. Commercial availability is slated for October.

Initial problems ranged from lack of coverage to problems with the phones. British Telecom also planned to launch