Cisco subsidiary, Linksys has launched a new domestic router product which supports cellular UMA services. At its core, the WRTU54G is a standard Linksys Wireless-G broadband router, but it adds two phone jacks, two internal SIM card slots for multiple phone lines and UMA client software. T-Mobile USA is using the WRTU54G for its T-Mobile @Home service, currently being tested in the Seattle and Dallas markets.

"Linksys and Cisco are redefining the mobile experience with this new UMA Wireless-G router by delivering a powerful, yet cost-effective solution that engages customers with the benefits of fixed mobile convergence applications," said Tony Wan, director product marketing, Linksys. "The development of the WRTU54G exemplifies our commitment to service providers that goes beyond developing customized solutions by leveraging the benefits our organization and brand bring in assisting with every level of their go to market strategy."

The router also supports GSM capability over IP -- By partnering with UMA developer, Kineto Wireless, the WRTU54G router enables analog phone traffic to be carried over IP back to the operator's network. This expands the mobile operator's capability to not only use the network to service mobile calls but could also use the same network to deliver landline calls for a truly converged service.

Posted to the site on 2nd April 2008

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