Broadband Wireless Internet Access (BWIA) / WiMAX Press Releases

Demand Growing for Option's HSDPA 7.2 EXPRESS Data Cards and ICON USB Wireless Modems

Swisscom Mobile, Pannon Hungary and Partner Communications Israel Expand Range of Mobile Data Solutions

LEUVEN, Belgium, April 20/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --     Option (Euronext: OPTI: OPNVY; OTC: OPNVY),  the wireless technology company, today reported growing demand for its EXPRESS 7.2 data card and ICON 7.2 USB wireless modems from leading mobile operators in Switzerland, Hungary and Israel.

GlobeTrotter EXPRESS 7.2 data cards pack Option's advanced data communication capabilities into the slim-line, future-proof, ExpressCard form factor compatible with the 34mm expansion slots increasingly found on the latest laptops. The GlobeSurfer(R) ICON 7.2 wireless modem delivers DSL-like performance in a compact device that can plug directly into the USB port of any laptop or desktop PC. Its sleek and stylish design will appeal to the growing consumer market for flexible wireless data solutions.

Harris Corporation Introduces High-Speed Broadband Ethernet Radio For Military, Homeland Security And Public Safety Use

New RF-300W Offers Significant Advances in Long-Range Networking

RIO DE JANEIRO, April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Latin America Aero & Defence, Booth K29 -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, today introduced the RF- 300W -- a lightweight, high-speed broadband Ethernet radio for military, homeland security and public safety personnel.  The RF-300W provides unprecedented connectivity, throughput and reliability for wide-area communications systems in point-to-point and point-to-multipoint configurations.

Designed exclusively for network-centric operations, the RF-300W securely transfers Internet Protocol (IP) traffic over distances of up to 50 kilometers under clear line-of-sight conditions in fixed point-to-point configurations. The radio supports an impressive overall throughput in excess of 70 Mbps. Transmissions can be secured via embedded 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption, or through the use of an external Ethernet Inline Network Encryption (INE) device. Weighing less than 5 pounds (2.3 kilograms), the RF- 300W is an easily deployable alternative to traditional, more costly microwave radio solutions.

Sierra Wireless MP Rugged Modems Now Available With 3G Connectivity

MP 595 GPS and MP 875 GPS wireless modems offer more bandwidth to provide vital information quickly, in a vehicle-mounted form factor built to withstand extreme conditions

VANCOUVER, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ:SWIR -)(NASDAQ:TSX:)(NASDAQ:SW) today announced the company has begun commercial shipments of the MP 595 GPS and MP 875 GPS rugged wireless modems. Both the MP 595 GPS and the MP 875 GPS are now available for order directly through Sierra Wireless, its distributors, and resellers.

Designed for use in the public safety, field service, and transportation industries, Sierra Wireless MP rugged modems are vehicle mounted and enable fast, consistent wide area wireless data communications with headquarters and dispatchers. In addition, they can provide vehicle location information with an integrated, independent GPS receiver, increasing security for employees and enabling asset tracking. The durability and reliability of Sierra Wireless MP modems have made them the wireless modem of choice for public safety agencies since the product line was introduced in 1995.

Atria Networks Standardizes On Ruckus Wireless To Bring Outdoor Wi-Fi Indoors And To Create In-Building Hot Spots

Ruckus MetroFlex Becomes First Wi-Fi Modem to Receive Cisco CTDP Certification for Interoperation With Cisco's Outdoor Wireless Mesh System

SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Ruckus Wireless today announced that it has been selected by Atria Networks (Atria), a leading broadband and wireless service provider in Canada, to supply its Ruckus MetroFlex Wi-Fi modem to extend Atria's Metro Wi-Fi services indoors.  Atria Networks is also using Ruckus Wireless Smart Wi-Fi systems to create in-building hot spots.

Ruckus Wireless also said that it has completed Cisco's Certified Technology Developer Program (CTDP) interoperability testing and that its MetroFlex indoor wireless gateway is the first Wi-Fi modem to be CTDP certified by Cisco.

Rogers Wireless Offers Canadian Mobile Users Fastest Access to the Internet With Option's GT MAX "7.2 Ready" Data Card

LEUVEN, Belgium, April 2/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --     Option (Euronext: OPTI; OTC:OPNVY), the wireless technology company, today announced that Rogers Wireless will be offering its Canadian mobile
customers the world's fastest cellular connection following the selection of Option's GlobeTrotter GT MAX "7.2 Ready" HSDPA data card. As well as its cutting-edge performance, Option's GT MAX series features the unique integrated flip-out antenna: for ease and convenience, the antenna is simply retracted for briefcase or carry bag transport without the need to remove the wireless data card from the laptop. Canadian users are in for a great experience both in speed and user friendliness.

Sold under the GT MAX "7.2 Ready" brand, the data card delivers tri-band HSDPA at data speeds up to 3.6 Mbps. Option's broadband wireless data card is already compatible with mobile network infrastructure equipment capable of supporting higher HSDPA data rates of up to 7.2 Mbps. Backward compatibility ensures HSDPA connections at lower data rates of 3.6 Mbps and 1.8 Mbps. The wireless data card also has inherent support for 3G operation at 384 kbps as well as quad-band EDGE and GPRS. The GT MAX's support for this low frequency band and the built-in Advanced Radio Technology further enhances indoor
connectivity.

Sierra Wireless Modules Connect New FlipStart Super Compact PC To Mobile Broadband Networks

(Another highly compact PC with wireless connectivity. - SKS)

New FlipStart super compact PC allows mobile professionals to make the most of available time, with unique small clamshell design and full access to email and online applications

ORLANDO, March 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ:SWIR)(NASDAQ:- TSX:)(NASDAQ:SW) today announced that FlipStart Labs has selected Sierra Wireless 3G embedded modules to provide mobile broadband connectivity to the FlipStart(R) super compact PC. FlipStart, the first product from FlipStart Labs, a Paul G. Allen company, is accepting reservations at www.flipstart.com and will ship to customers starting next week.

FlipStart is a fully functional compact PC targeted toward mobile professionals looking for the ability to stay connected and use the applications they need from anywhere, whether sitting in an office, standing in line, or traveling between appointments. Its size and convenient clamshell form factor make it quick and easy to carry and use, and the integrated Sierra Wireless 3G mobile broadband connection provides high-speed network access for email and online information.

OQO Commences Customer Shipments of the Widely Anticipated Model 02

(It sounds nice... but $1500 for a pocket device? - SKS)

Vision of Anytime/Anywhere Productivity Realized With Numerous Industry Accolades

SAN FRANCISCO, March 27 /PRNewswire/ -- OQO Inc., creator of the world's smallest fully-functional Windows Vista(TM) PC, is now shipping the new model 02 computer.  The model 02 is available at http://www.oqo.com/store as well as through select enterprise and retail channels with the option of embedded Verizon Wireless or Sprint high speed mobile broadband. In recognition of the technical innovation and breakthrough design of the model 02, OQO has been awarded Microsoft's prestigious 2007 Windows Vista PC Innovation Award. The highly-acclaimed model 02 has received additional industry awards and accolades from publications including BusinessWeek, Business 2.0, Laptop Magazine, PC Magazine, Popular Science, and Wired.

"With all the design improvements, performance enhancements and new features packed into the model 02 computer, we've built a substantial pre-order backlog exceeding even our best forecasts," said Jory Bell, OQO CEO. "It is thus a pleasure to announce that the model 02 is now shipping in volume. Our manufacturing facility is working full tilt to deliver existing orders and keep up with the burgeoning demand for this hot new wireless handheld Windows PC."

Motorola Brings the Office to The Mobile Worker with New Sleek Handheld Computer

(Ruggedized, Voice, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, Push-To-Talk, EDGE, reasonable price; pity they don't offer it in a version that could do Linux and really let the OEM's make it sit up and do tricks. - SKS)

Durable MC35 Enterprise Digital Assistant combines phone, computer, GPS, camera, and bar code reader in one compact device

ORLANDO, Fla., March 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CTIA WIRELESS 2007 -- The new enterprise mobility business from Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) today introduced the MC35 Enterprise Digital Assistant (EDA), an all-in-one communication device that harnesses the voice and data applications people expect from an office setting and delivers them in the form of a durable and compact handheld mobile computer.  The MC35 joins the durable MC50 and rugged MC70 as the third device in Motorola's family of EDAs and is designed to withstand the rigors of everyday use in the office or in the field while providing enterprise-class wireless connectivity, functionality, and manageability to mobile professionals.

The MC35 combines advanced cellular technology, including built-in Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) capabilities, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, with laptop functionality, camera, and bar code reader.  Users can talk, e-mail, connect to the Internet, use mission-critical business applications, and capture data (including signatures) with one, easy-to-use device for lower total-cost-of- ownership.

Samsung Introduces CDMA Base Station for Home Coverage At CTIA Wireless 2007

(Another femtocell - this trend seems to be gaining momentum! - SKS)

Booth #3103 - ORLANDO, Fla., March 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung Electronics, a leading provider of telecommunications network systems and handsets, will introduce at CTIA Wireless 2007 a small plug-and-play base station that works with users' existing mobile phones to provide guaranteed, in-home cellular service over existing public broadband networks. Samsung's UbiCell(TM) Solution is a CDMA Femtocell base station that benefits users by improving coverage in a cost-effective, easy to install and dependable solution for use at home. This will allow carrier's to address customer complaints for coverage which can help retain customers and allow for new services and incentives through bundled pricing.

UTStarcom Introduces GSM Capability to Its Field-Proven MovingMedia(R) 2000 All-IP Wireless Network Platform

(While this system certainly does make sense... I wonder if it simply won't be eclipsed by the wider deployment of Wi-Fi? - SKS)

New Solution Builds on the Success of All-IP CDMA Network Solution to Target Fastest-Growing Wireless Market in the World

ALAMEDA, Calif., March 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- UTStarcom, Inc. (NASDAQ:UTSI), a global leader in IP-based, end-to-end networking solutions and services, today announced the introduction of GSM capability on its field- proven MovingMedia(R) 2000 end-to-end all-IP wireless network platform.

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In November 2004, UTStarcom launched MovingMedia 2000, an end-to-end, IP- based CDMA/CDMA2000 wireless infrastructure solution that enables mobile operators to offer CDMA-based voice and data services over IP to end users. Based on 3GPP2 standards specifications, MovingMedia 2000 is an ideal solution for both incumbent and green-field CDMA operators offering coverage in 450Mhz, 800MHz and 1900MHz frequencies.