Handset Manufacturer Benefits:

Lower development cost;

integration-ready, pre-tested, software components and sub-systems; high reliability & repeatable results;

Shorter development time;

pre-assembled system components lead to fewer pieces for final integration & test; strict mainline integrity maintained

Greater operator compliance;

sub-systems continually being updated to provide greater network operator compliance

Network Operator Benefits:

Increased ARPU;

Smartphone application developers network continues to increase; focus on 3G data-centric applications

Global supply chain;

distribution and repair

Operator branding;

maintain control of brand value