Novatel Wireless Completes Interoperability Testing in Japan

Tag : Fixed Wireless GSM
6/25/2008 @ 8:17 AM print this article - email to a friend - join our eNewsletter Novatel Wireless, Inc. (Nasdaq:NVTL), a leading provider ofwireless broadband solutions, today announced the successfulcompletion of interoperability testing (IOT) for the ExpediteEU870D PCI Express Mini Card Embedded Module on NTT DOCOMOs3G/HSDPA network in Japan.

Optimized for worldwide GSM/HSPA networks, the Expedite EU870D PCIExpress Mini Card Embedded Module is a tri-band HSPA and Quad-BandEDGE/GPRS modem designed for maximum performance and durability.Laptop computer manufacturers can integrate these embedded modulesin their designs to offer instant on-the-go mobile broadbandaccess. Customers will enjoy a new level of freedom to check email,search the Web or access important business documents while athome, at the office, or on the road.

With support for significantly faster throughput than legacy mobiledata modems, the Expedite EU870D PCI Express Mini Card EmbeddedModule offer speeds that rival those of fixed-line DSL connections.Features include download speed of up to 7.2Mbps, diversityantennas on 850MHz and 2100MHz and equalizer support to improveperformance in noisy and highly mobile environments. The ExpediteEU870D PCI Express Mini Card Embedded Module operates globally on850, 1900, and 2100 Mhz bands on HSDPA and UMTS networks.

By completing the interoperability of our Expedite EU870D PCIExpress Mini Card Embedded Module, PC OEMS will be able to deliverthe fastest wireless data speeds available on the NTT DOCOMOnetwork, said Peter Leparulo, CEO of Novatel Wireless. We arevery pleased to expand our carrier network in the EasternHemisphere and proud to be providing our combined customers withthe world's most advanced mobile broadband solutions.

The Expedite EU870D PCI Express Mini Card Embedded Module iscommercially available through a variety of leading laptop computermanufacturers.

ABOUT NOVATEL WIRELESS

Novatel Wireless, Inc. is revolutionizing wireless communications.The company is a leader in the design and development of innovativewireless broadband access solutions based on 3G WCDMA (HSPA &UMTS), CDMA and GSM technologies. Novatel Wireless' Merlin PC Cardsand ExpressCards, Expedite Embedded Modules, MobiLinkCommunications Software Suite, Ovation Fixed Mobile ConvergenceProducts and Conversa Software Suite enable high-speed wirelessInternet access. The company delivers innovative 3G solutions tooperators, distributors and vertical markets worldwide.Headquartered in San Diego, California, Novatel Wireless is listedon NASDAQ: NVTL. For more information please visit www.novatelwireless.com . (NVTLG)