Qualcomm is preparing to launch a new technology LTE Direct, which allows you to make calls and send messages without receiving a signal from the cell phone towers. Using this technology mobile devices able to join the network at a distance up to 500 meters, which is much more than the area covered by Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Ability to make calls on the smartphone within range of LTE Direct - this is the minimum that can be achieved using this technology. Published repeaters throughout the city can not only boost the signal, but also serve to send different information messages within their actions.
For example, passing in front of a store, you will receive discounts and promotions inside - one for the use of technology LTE Direct set.Without having to connect to a cellular network, you can at a small distance calls, send messages and more. Of Facebook and Yahoo have announced their interest in the possibilities of the above technologies. Facebook plans to use LTE Direct interaction for users of its social network among themselves. In turn, Yahoo is developing an application that will send information about the various tourist attractions in the city.
Qualcomm hopes that the first devices to support LTE Direct appear at the end of next year.