April 6, 2006


Taipei, April 6, 2006 - Asia Pacific Broadband Wireless Communications (APBW), Taiwan's first 3G broadband wireless service provider, today announced the commercial launch of its wireless data service based on Qualcomm's BREW solution. The deployment of BREW services over APBW's CDMA2000® 1X wireless network provides APBW subscribers with easy access to some of the most cutting-edge and compelling applications available, including ringtones, games, productivity applications and information services.

"APBW views the deployment of downloadable BREW applications and services as an exciting next step in the progression of the Taiwanese telecommunications market," said Dr. James Jeng, chief executive officer of product development and marketing sales group for APBW. "APBW is proud to provide wireless subscribers with exciting new voice and data capabilities enabling the community of wireless publishers and developers in Taiwan to create innovative applications for our new BREW service offering."

"This launch demonstrates APBW's commitment to offering its subscribers innovative new services, giving them access to not only APBW's advanced voice capabilities, but the ability to download the latest in wireless content - further enhancing their wireless experience," Bob Briggs, vice president of business relations and marketing for Qualcomm Internet Services. "This also marks an important milestone for Qualcomm as the BREW solution is officially commercialized in Taiwan."

The BREW solution drives the discovery and delivery of wireless data services. BREW subscribers can benefit from several offerings which include: uiOne™ for rich, integrated and dynamic user experiences with fast access to high revenue services on wireless devices; deliveryOne™ for differentiated and tightly integrated, operator managed support and delivery of advanced wireless data content and services; and marketOne™ for a quick-to-market, hosted, scalable content delivery service that includes media titles, flexible management and monetization, content provider settlement and business intelligence services. Qualcomm offers this comprehensive set of BREW offerings to meet the distinct needs of companies delivering mobile products and services around the world.

ABOUT Qualcomm
Qualcomm Incorporated (www.qualcomm.com) is a leader in developing and delivering innovative digital wireless communications products and services based on CDMA and other advanced technologies. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Qualcomm is included in the S&P 500 Index and is a 2005 FORTUNE 500® company traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market® under the ticker symbol QCOM.

ABOUT ASIA PACIFIC BROADBAND WIRLESS COMMUNICATION INC (APBW)
Asia Pacific Broadband Wireless Communication Inc (APBW) is Taiwan's first third generation (3G) broadband wireless service provider. Established in November 2001, APBW won its first 3G mobile operating license and has already successfully commercialized Taiwan's first CDMA cellular service in Q2 2003.

APBW is also a member of Asia Pacific Telecom Group (APTG), which consists of Asia Pacific Broadband Telecom (APBT), Asia Pacific Online (APOL) and APBW, has formed an iron triangle of broadband networks (wired, wireless and the internet) and provides voice and data services over fixed, mobile and Internet platforms. APTG has become the most competitive telecom group by providing the very advanced fixed and wireless broadband services in Taiwan.

Qualcomm Contacts:
Michele Guthrie, Qualcomm Internet Services
Phone: 1-858-651-4017
Email: mbg@qualcomm.com
or
Compass PR Contact:
Christy Lee
Phone: 886-2-2546-6086 Ext. 24
Email: christy.lee@compasspr.com.tw
or
APBW Contact:
Richard Chang
Phone: 886-2-5555-8888 Ext. 5090
Email: richardchang@aptg.com.tw