Orange Extends Unik With World-First 3G UMA Service

Just got an email from an Edelman UK rep. Orange is going to be adding 3G to its existing UMA services, letting users switch between cellular and home wifi networks, increasing data and multimedia capabilities.

Orange today announces the launch of the world’s first 3G unlicensed mobile access (UMA) platform, opening up a new world of multimedia services to its Unik customers.  Launching first with two exclusive Orange handsets from Samsung and Sony Ericsson, UMA and 3G network technology will be combined in one device for the very first time.
Orange’s UMA service (Unik) allows customers to use a single handset to make calls by seamlessly switching from fixed WiFi to mobile cellular networks as they leave or enter their home or office. For the first time Orange will bring together 3G and UMA technology in a move that will see customers experience richer content services and faster data speeds on Orange’s 3G and WiFi networks more cost-effectively.

Read the whole press release at Orange.com.

This is good news for UMA BlackBerry users that live in the UK or travel within the UK.

Thanks Beth!