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4G is coming to the 'dumb' phone

Qualcomm's new mobile platform, unveiled Monday, will bring 4G LTE connectivity and services to entry-level (or "dumb") phones. It's designed for phone makers whose target customers don't have access to affordable smartphones, including emerging regions in India, Latin America and Southeast Asia.

"Feature phones are a lifeline in many emerging countries," Kedar Kondap, vice president of product management at Qualcomm Technologies, said in a statement.