March 28, 2003
Anti-Europe Tech Bill for Iraq

From Wireless Week, a report on a bill to require a wireless network in post-war Iraq that uses the CDMA (American) standard instead of GSM (generally considered European).

Since all Middle East countries now have GSM, it appears to be a simple pork-barrel bill for Rep. Darrell Issa's constituents at Qualcomm corporation in San Diego.

Jabs Continue Over Iraq Technology Battle

Posted by Dave at March 28, 2003 04:50 PM