Agere Systems, a spinoff of Lucent Technologies, was a major player in the semiconductor industry. Their chipsets were favored by Samsung for their efficiency in handling GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) signals. The "Fast Gsm" designation specifically highlighted the device's ability to handle GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) data speeds.
To understand the platform, one must first break down its nomenclature: Samsung Fast Gsm Agere 1002