Technology

NII uses iDEN® (integrated Digital Enhanced Network), technology developed by Motorola, which utilizes state-of-art packet-based transmission methods to provide instant access, low latency, high voice quality, and dependable communications.

iDEN consolidates multiple communications devices into one while providing the highest quality push-to-talk functionality. iDEN handsets have everything clients need to make their business or personal life easier by offering fast, flexible and cost-effective communications.

In Latin America, NII’s subsidiaries deliver iDEN coverage in major cities in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Peru. iDEN technology is also available in the United States through Sprint Nextel and other carriers, including Southern LINC, Boost Mobile and Extend America. In Canada, Asia, and parts of the Middle East iDEN is also present through international service providers such as KTPowertel and TELUS.

As proof of our continued commitment to iDEN technology, we signed a contract extension with Motorola for both iDEN supplier handsets and infrastructure agreement through year-end 2011.

As customers around the world are discovering the power and efficiency of mobile communications with NII companies, the future of our company looks extremely bright.

3G Capabilities

During 2009, NII made a strategic move to evolve its business by developing 3G capabilities that allow the company to provide additional wireless services to more customers in more places. To date, a great deal of progress has been made on the 3G strategy.

During 2009, NII completed the deployment of its 3G network in Peru and in the fourth quarter of the year Nextel Peru launched its first 3G service Internet Nextel. The 3G network overlay, deployed in partnership with Huaweii covers 16 million people. During April 2010, Nextel Peru launched the Nokia E72, which is the first device launched on the company’s newly-deployed 3G network.

In August of the same year, NII and its subsidiary Nextel Chile secured 60 MHz of 3G spectrum during an auction held in the market. As a result, the company has begun to develop a 3G network there that is slated for completion in 2011.

At the beginning of 2010, NII and Nextel Mexico has also forged a powerful new partnership with Televisa. The partnership will allow NII to continue to make progress in its efforts to deploy 3G networks in all of the markets where the company operates.

As per the agreement, NII and Televisa will participate in the upcoming spectrum auctions in Mexico through a joint venture. If the spectrum is successfully acquired, the two companies will jointly build a state-of-the-art 3G network that will provide the broadest selection of high quality communications and media products available in Mexico. In addition, the alliance will leverage the unique capabilities of both companies to expand service into new channels and bring more competitive products to the people of Mexico.