Triton PCS told FCC this week it ‘likely will require a waiver’ o...

approach to implementing Phase 2 for its TDMA network. Triton said it had been informed by manufacturers such as Nokia and Motorola that they won’t produce GPS-equipped TDMA handsets for use in Triton’s network. Triton said its implementation strategy for Phase 2 also was being shaped by its plan to construct GSM overlay network that eventually could replace its TDMA infrastructure. As result, Triton told FCC in updated E911 report that timing of its Phase 2 deployment “may be adversely affected.” But it said “the nature and extent of such a waiver” could be pinpointed only after Triton had assessed potential options available. AT&T Wireless and Nextel already have sought Phase 2 waivers from Commission and Cingular has indicated it may need one, although it hasn’t asked for additional compliance time. Triton said it planned to implement GSM overlay strategy similar to what AT&T Wireless is pursuing as part of alliance with NTT DoCoMo. As result, it said it was crafting “hybrid” solution for Phase 2 that would cover its existing TDMA network and planned GSM infrastructure. “Triton is proceeding as rapidly as possible with the evaluation and selection of alternative Phase 2 approaches,” company said.