MILPITAS, Calif. -- Kineto Wireless, Inc.,the key innovator and leading supplier of Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA)technology, today announced that BenQ has selected Kineto's industry-leadingUMA client software for inclusion on a number of upcoming UMA-enableddual-mode handsets. The BenQ handsets to feature the Kineto UMA clientinclude an open OS smart phone and a feature phone available later in 2007.
"BenQ is pleased to be working with the UMA technology leader on our newUMA-enabled handsets," said Dr. Irwin Chen, senior vice president andgeneral manager, Mobile Communication Business Group(MCG) of BenQ. "Kineto's proven UMA client software and superior engineeringsupport are helping BenQ accelerate our UMA products to market in order tomeet the growing need for UMA handsets from our important operatorcustomers."
With UMA client software from Kineto Wireless, BenQ dual-mode handsetscan seamlessly handover between GSM networks and Wi-Fi connections insubscriber's homes, offices or hotspots. UMA technology enables seamlessmobility for all mobile services, including circuit-based voice services aswell as packet and IMS-based services.
Kineto Wireless Inc.