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Nokia trials tech to move from cell network to WiFi

The capability to switch from cellular networks to WiFi networks, unlicensed mobile access, has been on the horizon for awhile, and Nokia is the latest vendor to jump into the waters and deploy a trial technology that lets mobile phone users move from one network environment to another without interruption of service. Working with the city of Oulu, Finland, about 50 users are testing the service in a two-month pilot using Nokia's new 6136 phone. The device automatically pushes voice or data connections from a GSM network to WiFi when it recognizes a compatible wireless network. Article

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