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[Satellite News 09-25-08] Mobile Satellite Ventures (MSV) along with ICO Global Communications and Qualcomm signed a technology agreement Sept. 22 enabling integration of satellite communications into mass market cellular handsets and devices.
Qualcomm will integrate satellite and cellular communication technology in multi-mode mobile baseband chips as well as develop a satellite protocol and include it in the firmware of some Qualcomm multi-mode baseband chips. Qualcomm also will support the L- and S-band frequencies in which MSV and ICO operate in select RF processors. The new chips are expected to be available beginning in 2010
While this may be a deal that boosts prospects for mobile satellite service providers looking to breach the mass terrestrial market, many questions and issues remain. MSV Vice President of Strategy Christian Gates spoke with Satellite News about the agreement that has brought satellite-cellular communications one step closer to reality for his company.
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