The whole unlicensed mobile spectrum and offloading saves carriers money by relieving network congestion, it also makes them money because they continue to charge the same rates even if a call is over Wi-Fi. This profitable technology can also lower infrastructure costs for carriers, by reducing load on networks in densely populated areas, and reducing the need for towers in sparsely-populated residential areas.
T-Mobile claims to have "Coined" the whole thing with their HotSpot@Home service. Today T-Mobile sells a variety of 25 UMA enabled phones. A UMA enabled phone will use the cell network and automatically switch to a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth network when within range. This sort of hybrid communication system allows for true Mobility, while providing better coverage to consumers and faster data.
But hold on,The Revolutionary Automatic Switching of Network Access Points (ASNAP) is a patented technology owned by a small development stage company called "Calypso Wireless Inc.". ASNAP is the ideal answer to capitalize on this opportunity. About 10 years ago Calypso Wireless introduced one of the worlds first dual-mode video phone that actually worked seamlessly on both Wi-Fi and 3G technologies! However, becoming a major player in the cellphone industry takes a lot of capital which is something this small company did not have. Calypso Wireless then took a decision to license their technology instead. Engaging in hundreds of field trials, many were interested and entered into some non-disclosure agreements for testing. One of those interested was T-Mobile or one of it's subsidiaries.
Regardless of the ASNAP technology gaining popularity and demand, not even 1 of the corporations accepted a licensing agreement. To go more in depth, major corporations have decided to go ahead and use this patented technology without entering a licensing agreement with Calypso Wireless, thus committing wilful infringement. Just another example of how the big boys step over the little guys like ants.
Calypso has been struggling financially for years and at times. it seemed the company was going to go bankrupt. Honest investors and working class people have been fuelling the company with money for a share in the licensing revenue, recognizing the capitalization potential of the revolutionary technology. However for about 10 years this company has not seen a dime in revenue.
At the beginning of the year, Calypso Wireless was put into receivership by a Delaware Judge; claiming the company was insolvent and would not generate money therefore the companies assets would be sold at fire sale prices to pay creditors and any remaining would be distributed amongst investors. It would be a complete loss to all investors. Before that happens, the company is actually hanging on by 1 thread.
In 2008, Calypso Wireless found the means to bring T-Mobile to court for infringement, a relief it was to the many investors. By 2010, things were getting very heated and there was a motion for a 90 day leave to negotiate a settlement. Over a year later Calypso had not heard a word from T-Mobile until they filed to have the case dropped "with prejudice" That motion was denied and a new schedule was given with a Trial set in March 2013.
The years of being suppressed by the big boys seem to be coming to an end for Calypso Wireless. Hoping that the law will come down hard on those infringer's, most notably, T-Mobile; and hoping the thousands of investors will see some light at the end of that long dark tunnel.
