A-GPS service problems resolved

Motorola has issued a statement regarding a software issue affecting assisted global positioning satellite (A-GPS) location services for certain handsets.

Motorola and SiRF Technology Holdings Inc. today announced that the SiRFstarIIe/LP chipset, SiRFstarII/IP core and SiRFLoc(R) Multimode A-GPS software module, incorporated in these Motorola phones, has been operating as designed.

The software issue affecting A-GPS location services for the Motorola phones is in the interface between the SiRF software module and the Motorola handsets. Motorola and SiRF have identified a solution they are currently testing for deployment through their operator customers.

Rey Moré

"Motorola appreciates SiRF's dedication in supporting our mutual customers," said Rey Moré, senior vice president and general manager, Motorola’s iDEN Subscriber Group.
"Their expertise and responsiveness was pivotal in quickly resolving this issue."

Kanwar Chadha of SiRF Technology Holdings, Inc. said
"We are pleased that we were able to provide the necessary end-to-end expertise to assist Motorola in identifying the root cause affecting the services, in such a short time."

SiRF Technology, Inc. develops and markets semiconductor and software products that are designed to enable location awareness in high-volume mobile consumer devices and commercial applications.

Location awareness refers to the ability of a device to determine and make use of the information regarding its location. SiRF’s products enable a range of devices to utilize GPS to detect location. They have been integrated into mobile consumer devices, such as automobile navigation systems, cellular phones, GPS-based mobile computing peripherals and handheld GPS navigation devices, and into commercial applications, such as property tracking devices and fleet management systems.

SiRF markets and sells its products in four target markets: wireless handheld, automotive, mobile computing and embedded consumer applications. For additional information, please visit www.sirf.com.

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