Kineto Wireless’ UMA client software now supports 3G/UMTS. UMA enables consumers to seamlessly roam and hand-over between the cellular network (3G/UMTS or 2.5G/GSM/GPRS/EDGE) and Wi-Fi access points in the home or office.
Kineto’s client technology supports 2.5/GSM/GPRS/EDGE today and is currently licensed by Samsung, LG Electronics, and SIM Technology Group. The client is available for platforms from Philips Electronics, Texas Instruments, and Infineon/Comneon. Kineto said it working with existing licensees to bring the new 3G solution to market.
UMA enables consumers to seamlessly roam and hand-over between the cellular network (3G/UMTS or 2.5G/GSM/GPRS/EDGE) and Wi-Fi access points in the home or office.
Service providers who have embraced UMA technology as part of a fixed-mobile convergence strategy include Telecom Italia, France Telecom/Orange and TeliaSonera.
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