Qualcomm ban on hold, US importing may return to normal

What a system we live in. After having multiple requests denied, Qualcomm (or at least those third-parties using its 3G chipsets) was just granted a stay which again opens the door for the US import of Qualcomm-based handsets. Right, those same handsets banned by the ITC at the request of Broadcom on June 7th. In essence, the ruling means that Qualcomm can not import phones but others -- namely, Motorola, Samsung, T-Mobile, LG, AT&T -- can. Note, this isn't a reversal of the original decision and only remains in effect pending appeal. In other words, this is nowhere near to being over.

[Via Phonemag]

[Leonard Nimrod @ Sep 17th 2007 4:40AM]

If AT&T can import Qualcomm chips now perhaps Apple will be able to as well, at least through AT&T channels. Perhaps a 3G version is still in the works for this holiday season.

At first, I thought Apple would be foolish to release new phones and price cuts so soon but if their goal to take over the lead in the smartphone market then it ould make sense to release as many options as possible.

[Alexander @ Sep 13th 2007 9:38AM]

'bout frakking time.

[apeguero @ Sep 13th 2007 1:17PM]

Wonder if AT&T and HTC had something to do with this and a certain TyTN II trying to make it's way to American shores? Nice to say the least. I'm happy.

[Navi Thach @ Sep 13th 2007 2:17PM]

Oh great, now Verizon can really start peddling their LG VCast/BREW based junk now...