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phonescoop.com - 9/22/2008
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Today Qualcomm announced that it will begin building new chips that will allow for combined cellular/satellite phones. Qualcomm struck an agreement with satellite providers Mobile Satellite Ventures and ICO Global Communications. It will incorporate their technology into new baseband ... ...
qualcomm.com - 9/22/2008
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qualcomm.com —
SkyTerra’s Mobile Satellite Ventures, ICO Global Communications, and
Qualcomm Sign Groundbreaking Technology Agreement Enabling First-Ever Integration of...
Satellite Communications into Mass Market Cellular Handsets and Devices RESTON, VA - September ...
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New agreement integrates satellite / cellular technology in mobile chip
Engadget —
... including areas where traditional cellular service is currently unavailable or unreliable." The release proclaims that this hookup will lead to satellite connectivity being in mass-market devices, but only time will tell how long it takes for compatible handsets to get adopted by carriers. Unfortunately, we do know it won't happen prior to 2010, as that's the planned ship date for the newfangled chips. Thanks for the heads-up, guys -- but oh, how the tease hurts us. [Via PhoneScoop, image courtesy of LostPedia]Read | Permalink ...
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