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What was the outcome of the heated debate in the wireless industry involving Qualcomm's CDMA patents?

  • 2G standard adopted

  • CDMA abandoned

  • GSM adopted

  • Qualcomm acquired by competitor

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After a heated debate in the wireless industry, the 2G standard was adopted with Qualcomm's CDMA patents incorporated. This decision led to a series of legal disputes over pricing for licensing patents required by the standard, but ultimately solidified Qualcomm's position in the industry.
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