Intel to now develop SIM chips in partnership with Infineon

Microprocessor giant Intel has announced that they are now collaborating with Infineon to develop SIM chips for mobile phones.

Infineon said that they would be providing the microchips used in each SIM card. The two companies expect to start mass production by 2009.

The two companies added that they are hoping for great advancement in SIM chip technology as the new USB interface of SIM cards will enable additional demanding and data-intensive mobile applications, services and over-the-air downloads.

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