Qualcomm Unveils New Voice Protocol
Oy.
This sounds good, don't get me wrong. Developing our software better to get the most out of older hardware is a great strive for modern technology--the tendancy to abandon older technology is more our style (AMPS > TDMA > GSM, need I say more?).
However, forgive me if I seem ignorant, but isn't the 4G Qualcomm codec going to be deployed on newer handsets, making older handsets unable to take advantage of the new software? Or are there software updates in the works?
However, forgive me if I seem ignorant, but isn't the 4G Qualcomm codec going to be deployed on newer handsets, making older handsets unable to take advantage of the new software? Or are there software updates in the works?
I agree, however wireless carriers have grown significantly from when the switch from TDMA to CDMA took place. The coverage area that would be affected is much larger than it used to be. That's why companies like Verizon and Alltel will for surely hol...
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... but isn't the 4G Qualcomm codec going to be deployed on newer handsets, making older handsets unable to take advantage of the new software? ...
Correct. Network upgrades will be deployed, and only new handsets made after ...
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