SIG Compliance

Microsoft | Phone Link iOS

Following the successful launch of our MAP and PBAP Bluetooth integrations, new regulatory requirements under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) created compliance risks for the broader Phone Link product. To align with DMA mandates without exposing the entire Phone Link stack to third-party extensibility, Microsoft reclassified Phone Link as a core Windows feature. This reclassification, however, created a conflict: our Bluetooth MAP and PBAP profile qualifications had been explicitly filed as non-Windows components. Without resolution, we faced potential noncompliance with either the DMA or the Bluetooth SIG—jeopardizing the licensing status of our critical iOS cross-device functionality. I led the coordination effort across multiple stakeholders—including the Windows Bluetooth team, Microsoft’s legal counsel, our product team, and the Bluetooth SIG. I drove the discussions that aligned legal interpretations, technical implementation details, and certification requirements. Ultimately, I led the successful reclassification of our profile qualifications in a way that preserved SIG compliance while satisfying DMA constraints. This work ensured uninterrupted licensing and feature delivery for millions of users in the EU and globally, protecting one of the most critical components of our iOS integration work.