India's Tata to Launch Qualcomm Based A-GPS Service

India's Tata Teleservices has announced that it will commercially deploy a new location-based service that is the first to use Qualcomm's Assisted GPS (A-GPS) technology in the Indian market. The service leverages Qualcomm's QPoint solution and gpsOne chipset, with hosting services from TeleCommunication Systems (TCS).

The service is expected to be available on multiple handsets from Tata's catalog and deployment is expected in late 2008.

Tata's A-GPS service leverages triangulation with cellular base stations and satellite- based GPS for precise position location in both rural and urban environments, including inside buildings and structures.

TCS provides proven precise location technology for in-network deployments or via world-class hosting solutions. For Tata, TCS will be hosting its Xypoint Location Platform that includes a Position Determination Entity built upon the aforementioned QPoint technology from Qualcomm.

"Adding to our commercially proven location deployments in Asia and worldwide, TCS' solution for Tata underscores our strategic commitment to the Asia-Pacific market," said Joe Hannan, vice president of location products for TCS. "We are proud to be an integral partner with Tata in offering differentiated services to the dynamically expanding market of India."

Posted to the site on 29th May 2008