BT and Sony bringing broadband to PSP
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BT and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe have signed a four year deal to transform the PlayStation Portable (PSP) gaming device by adding wireless broadband communications functions, including high quality handheld video calls, voice calls and messaging.
David Reeves, president of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, said: “It is very exciting for us to be partnering with BT. The opportunity to combine our market leading expertise with BT’s knowledge in communications opens up many possibilities and we look forward to bringing many exciting communication functions to PSP fans.”
BT will be picking up on its ability to provide high quality video and voice calls over the internet, developed as part of its 21CN project. The partnership intends to integrate PSP with BT Broadband’s video and voice ‘softphone’ products already available. In the coming months, additional features will be launched to enable calls and messages to pcs, fixed lines and mobiles.
Steve Andrews, BT chief, Mobility and Convergence, said: “The PSP is an excellent device for both gaming and communications, because of its high quality screen and audio capabilities.”
