Vote on Nano-SIM Standard Delayed Amid Continued Disagreements

earlier week, noted apple had offered royalty-free licensing of proposed design next-generation "nano-sim" cards use in devices connecting cellular networks, on condition design selected , other rights holders offer similar licenses encourage adoption.

prototype of apple's proposed nano-sim design inside outline of mini-sim card (source: the verge)​

but reported foss patents, european telecommunications standards institutes (etsi) has postponed vote on selecting standard various companies proposing designs continue squabble on issue.

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according report, participating companies have failed reach agreement , decided not hold envisioned vote. in accordance etsi rules, vote have postponed minimum of 30 days.

appears nokia's overt unwillingness license potentially essential patents in event apple's nano-sim proposal adopted , sandisk's resistance nokia's proposal have resulted in impasse. sandisk, too, holds patents may essential new sim card standard.

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apple coming under fire other participants in negotiations, research in motion accusing apple of hiding efforts stack voting panel having @ least 3 of employees re-register voting purposes representatives of various carriers.

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the rim letter, submitted wednesday, states rim on last few days has observed number of people 1 company changing affiliation , registering meeting representing different company. voting proxy during technical body meeting not allowed, according rim.

letter highlights 4 examples, including 3 supposed apple employees have registered bell mobility, kt corp. , sk telekom. since voting proxy isn't allowed, should not allowed take part in proceedings, according rim.

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apple's proposal supported of carriers, although unclear apple's justification changing registered affiliations of representatives ahead of previously-planned voting.


article link: vote on nano-sim standard delayed amid continued disagreements

 

so apple wants use existing sim card contacts (but smaller)
competitors want switch new proprietary card

guessing competitors seeking new licensing fees?

 

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