Intel wants super 3G in every PC
Chip giant Intel has signed a deal with the GSM Association to help hardware makers include mobile SIM card readers and 3G connectivity in new PCs.
Intel and the GSMA announced the initiative Tuesday and will be publishing guidelines for laptop manufacturers to encourage them to integrate modems capable of picking up various networks, including 3G, HSDPA or EDGE, in their products.
Craig Conway, CEO of the GSMA, said: "This is important because it means the PC has gone mobile. We see this in the most positive way," adding that mobile operators can expect to see new revenue streams as a result of the union.
It's thought such moves are designed to encourage laptop users to roam using their existing mobile accounts.
