Oberthur Technologies collaborated with Qualcomm Incorporated to validate interoperability of its new LTE CSIM card with Qualcomm’s MDM9600 and simultaneous voice and data over LTE (SVLTE) solutions. The multimode CSIM/USIM card is a state-of-the-art smartcard that allows maximum connectivity to end-users. With such a card end-users will be able to connect to all GSM, UMTS, CDMA2000 or LTE networks thus benefiting from maximum roaming capabilities and best communication rates. This card can either be used in a CDMA2000/LTE phone to access CDMA2000 and LTE networks or in an UMTS/LTE phone to access UMTS and LTE networks. When used in a multimode CDMA2000 / UMTS / LTE phone, referred to as “World Phone”, the card truly becomes a universal tool to access any available networks. “Following the successful tests byQualcomm, Oberthur Technologies is proud to commercially launch its multimode CSIM / USIM cards. This product has been designed to support operators in their migration to LTE and in parallel to enhance end-users’ rich media experience”, said Cedric Collomb, General Manager Cards and Services, Card Systems Division at Oberthur Technologies. www.oberthur.com