Comment 28 for bug 219057

Using Ubuntu 16.04 (clean install, currently fully updated) on a Dell XPS. It took me a while to uncover this problem because initially I thought it only part of the issue of getting a Microsoft Arc Touch Bluetooth Mouse to work. I succeeded in doing the latter, only to find that my WiFi had frozen. Rebooted the router, rebooted the computer, with the mouse turned off. So far, so good. Connected the mouse - works; but locks up the WiFi.

I disconnected the mouse, WiFi works immediately, no need for reboot in my case. Connected my phone (Sony Xperia Z); phone connects, WiFi freezes. Disconnected the phone, WiFi works immediately.

This is the only thread I have been able to find that deals at any length with the subject. To suggest that this is not important or of low priority is, I suggest, missing the point entirely. At least two members of my family use bluetooth keyboards with SmartPhones. Canonical has aspirations to carve out a niche in the SmartPhone market. I suggest they solve this problem pretty quickly if they want to stand any chance of doing that. I acquired the bluetooth mouse on the recommendation of my son: it took me long enough to get that to work and now I face this issue. Seriously unimpressed. Been using Ubuntu since 8.04 so not a newbie.