Nokia tackles 'walkie-talkie' discord

Nokia sought to prevent a growing row over push-to-talk mobile phone technology with a promise that its networks and software would be compatible with other manufacturers' offerings, reports MSNBC.

"Nokia insists it remains committed to the OMA standard, which is due to be finalized this month. In the interim, however, it is offering its own "pre-standard" technology to satisfy "market demand for a rapid launch. These phones are due to be on the market in the second quarter.

Analysts said Nokia had also diverged from its peers in the development of mobile base stations, and two years ago was pushing its own Enhanced Messaging Service"s.

Related article, Nokia Move May Hamper Hopes For Walkie-Talkies

emily | 4:49 PM | PTT (Push-to-Talk) |
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