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CSR and T-Mobile Make Significant Announcements in the Wireless Industry

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CSR, a leading provider of single-chip radio devices, has unveiled its BlueCore4 family of Bluetooth silicon, while T-Mobile International has partnered with Nortel Networks to deploy an intelligent packet core networking solution. These two announcements demonstrate the growing demand for wireless technology and the increasing complexity of the wireless industry.

The BlueCore4 family, which includes the BlueCore4-PC, offers a complete Bluetooth solution for PC OEMs, combining hardware and software to provide faster data transfer rates of up to 3Mbps. This represents a significant improvement over conventional Bluetooth technology. CSR's partnership with IVT, a specialist in Bluetooth software, has enabled the creation of this comprehensive solution.

Meanwhile, T-Mobile International has selected Nortel Networks to provide a solution that enables flexible billing options for subscribers based on content accessed, time spent downloading, or volume of data downloaded. This move is part of T-Mobile's efforts to offer personalized mobile data services, initially across the United Kingdom, with plans for expansion across other European networks.

Key Takeaways:

  • CSR has launched the BlueCore4 family of Bluetooth silicon, which offers a complete Bluetooth solution for PC OEMs, with data transfer rates of up to 3Mbps, three times faster than conventional Bluetooth.
  • CSR has partnered with IVT, a specialist in Bluetooth software, to provide a comprehensive solution for PC OEMs.
  • T-Mobile International has selected Nortel Networks to provide a solution that enables flexible billing options for subscribers based on content accessed, time spent downloading, or volume of data downloaded.
  • The BlueCore4-PC software and hardware solution is EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) ready, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
  • Simon Finch, VP strategic marketing at CSR, stated that the company's partnership with software companies like IVT enables the delivery of the latest Bluetooth technology in comprehensive packages.
  • Dr Wolfgang Ptacek, executive director and head of International Division Service Development at T-Mobile International, emphasized the alignment of this decision with T-Mobile's One Network vision of offering ubiquitous customer experiences across Europe.
  • T-Mobile plans to use the billing features initially across the United Kingdom, with potential expansion across other T-Mobile European networks.

Statistics:

  • The BlueCore4-PC solution offers data transfer rates of up to 3Mbps.
  • CSR has partnered with IVT, a specialist in Bluetooth software, to provide a comprehensive solution.
  • T-Mobile International plans to deploy the billing solution across the United Kingdom, initially, with potential expansion across other European networks.

Sources:

  • CSR: "CSR and IVT Form Partnership to Deliver Enhanced Bluetooth Solution for PC OEMs."
  • CSR: "BlueCore4-PC Delivers Enhanced Data Rate Ready Solution."
  • T-Mobile International: "T-Mobile Taps Nortel for Billing Solution."
  • Nortel Networks: "Nortel Networks Selected by T-Mobile International for Intelligent Packet Core Solution."
  • M2 Communications Ltd: "Distributed via M2 Communications Ltd - http://www.m2.com"

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