An access radio port is provided that spreads a payload data signal, extracted from an ATM packet, with a uniquely assigned orthogonal code, transmits the spread payload data signal to one of a group of mobile subscriber terminals located within a microport cell of a wireless terrestrial network, and releases the uniquely assigned orthogonal code. In another aspect, a mobile subscriber terminal, is located within a microport cell of a terrestrial wireless network that interfaces with an access radio port. The mobile subscriber terminal receives an assignment of a unique orthogonal code, spreads a payload data signal using the unique orthogonal code, modulates and forwards the spread payload data signal to the access radio port, and releases the assignment of the unique orthogonal code.