T3G, NXP develop automatic handover between TD-SCDMA and GSM

It sounds like the days of dropped calls and endless frustration when leaving TD-SCDMA coverage and entering a GSM realm are nearing an end, as Beijing's T3G Technology and NXP Semiconductors have introduced the "world's first voice automatic handover of multi-mode TD-SCDMA and GSM/GPRS/EDGE in a handset." Just as it sounds, the technology will provide bi-directional on-the-fly, automatic handovers between TD-SCDMA and GSM networks, and any equipped mobile can "automatically scan for available networks" and switch over when necessary "without any adverse effects." Apparently, the two firms have already validated the claims on a number of Chinese network environments, but we've no idea how soon this peace making creation will get rolled out to the masses.

[Frankenstein Black @ Jun 12th 2007 11:29AM]

"without any adverse effects." LOL... Where do I start? There is soooo many, oh forget it. Hey China why not join the majority of the globe and just go GSM/UMTS/W-CDMA and stop the TD-SCDMA homegrown nonsense?

[Jamar @ Jun 12th 2007 11:42AM]

They are. They just happen to want TD-SCDMA as a third option in case something happens (like if they feel like imposing a Qualcomm ban like the US does).