Kyocera 200 module gains certification to operate on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.

Kyocera Wireless Corp., a global manufacturer of CDMA wireless handsets and telemetry modules, today announced that its Kyocera 200 Module has been certified for use on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. The feature-rich Kyocera 200 Module offers business customers considering deployment of machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions powerful new capabilities including A-GPS location and tracking capabilities, of particular interest to developers of location-based applications and services.

The Kyocera 200 Module was first introduced in August 2003 and since that time, has been powering M2M solutions serving a range of business needs for utilities, automotive and trucking fleet operators, vending operators, facility managers and others. Kyocera's module has also been certified by a number of CDMA network operators outside the U.S. and is currently available in Canada, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand.

"Having the Kyocera 200 Module certified and optimized for the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network presents a tremendous opportunity for Kyocera grow in the M2M marketplace," said Dean Fledderjohn, general manager of Kyocera Wireless Corp's M2M business segment. "Sprint's commitment to supporting telemetry applications and services over their nationwide wireless network, coupled with Kyocera's CDMA expertise and unparalleled customer support, provides a compelling new telemetry option for companies seeking to integrate wide area M2M technology into their businesses."

The Kyocera 200 Module is designed to enable M2M and telemetry applications such as vehicle location, SCADA, asset tracking, remote metering or security, wireless vending, exception reporting and wireless point-of-sale terminals. The module is equipped with trimode capability (including AMPS), A-GPS position location capability and support for IS-2000 data rates. Other features and functions include two-way Short Messaging Service (SMS) capabilities; simple and mobile IP; AT command interface; dual UARTs; analog audio; two RF connectors; high-speed packet--and circuit-switched data; and support for both 13k QCELP and EVRC vocoders.

The developer's kit and programming tools to support integration of wireless capability into OEM products and systems are available for purchase by module customers.