Novatel Wireless Merlin G201 Chosen by Chongqing Mobile, Subsidiary of China Mobile.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 28, 2002 Novatel Wireless Novatel Wireless, Inc. (NASDAQ: NVTL) is a San Diego, California-based designer and manufacturer of wireless broadband access solutions. With European offices in United Kingdom, Germany, and France, Novatel Wireless owns 30 technology patents relating to wireless voice and , Inc. (Nasdaq:NVTL), a leading provider of wireless data access solutions and its partner, Mobiltron China, a leading distributor of wireless devices in the region, formally introduced the Merlin G201(TM) in the People's Republic People's Republic n. A political organization founded and controlled by a national Communist party. of China at a seminar held in Chongqing city. Over 100 senior officers from Chongqing Mobile -- a subsidiary of China Mobile, the largest GSM operator in mainland China -- were in attendance to gain hands-on experience with Novatel Wireless' latest dual-band GSM/GPRS PC card modem for the Asia-Pacific market. Chongqing Mobile has chosen to offer the Merlin G201 to its mobile data customer base in Chongqing city. China Mobile officially launched its GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) The first high-speed digital data service provided by cellular carriers that used the GSM technology. GPRS added a packet-switched channel to GSM, which uses dedicated, circuit-switched channels for voice conversations. service on May 17, 2002 in over 200 cities throughout mainland China. Novatel Wireless, Mobiltron China and its channel partners will initially sell the Merlin G201 in five major GSM/GPRS wireless coverage areas: Chongqing city, Xiamen city, Guangdong province Noun 1. Guangdong province - a province in southern China Guangdong, Kwangtung , Zhejiang province, and Hunan province. "We believe the potential for success in the GPRS market is very high," stated deputy general manager, Mr. Wang Guo Gang, of Chongqing Mobile. "With the official launch of our high-speed packet data network in May, we wanted to provide our customers with the best GPRS modem solution available and the Novatel Wireless Merlin G201 was a natural choice. Capitalizing on Novatel Wireless' successful track record of delivering high speed wireless data devices, we will provide much faster, more robust wireless data services, and ultimately, a more satisfying user experience to our wireless data customers in China." Chongqing is one of four municipalities directly under the Central Government in China, boasting over 2 million GSM subscribers and 60,000 GPRS subscribers. The municipality alone has a population of close to thirty million inhabitants
The game is based loosely on the concepts from SameGame. . Countrywide, cellular teledensity in mainland China has surpassed 176 million users, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. statistics from the Ministry of Information Industry. "China offers a tremendous opportunity for GPRS and wireless data," said Ambrose Tam, president and CTO (Chief Technical Officer) The executive responsible for the technical direction of an organization. See CIO and salary survey. of Novatel Wireless."Chongqing Mobile and Mobiltron China have shown us exceptional support in our Asia/Pacific initiatives, and together, we look forward to enabling high speed wireless voice, data and multimedia communications to the People's Republic of China." Merlin G201 The Merlin G201 is a dual-band wireless Type II PC card operating on both the 900 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. and 1800 MHz GSM/GPRS frequencies across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim Pacific Rim, term used to describe the nations bordering the Pacific Ocean and the island countries situated in it. In the post–World War II era, the Pacific Rim has become an increasingly important and interconnected economic region. . Equipped with a robust removable antenna to enhance portability, the Merlin G201 provides access to email, the Internet, corporate databases, voice calling and Short Messaging See SMS. Service (SMS (1) (Storage Management System) Software used to routinely back up and archive files. See HSM. (2) (Systems Management Server) Systems management software from Microsoft that runs on Windows NT Server. ) from a laptop or Pocket PC device at maximum speeds of up to 53.6 kbps over GPRS and 14.4 kbps over GSM. Merlin G201 is compatible with Microsoft Windows 98SE, 2000, Millennium Edition, XP and Pocket PC 2000 and 2002 operating systems. About GSM/GPRS GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) is a packet switched wireless data network that allows for data to be sent and received using GPRS devices more quickly and cost-effectively than was possible over the GSM (Global System for Mobile) cellular system. Wireless users can download data at up to 53.6 kbps over GPRS and up to14.4 kbps via circuit-switched data over GSM. GSM service providers around the world are aggressively enhancing their service capabilities through the support of GPRS for packet data. GPRS wireless technology employs extensive authentication and encryption via standard GSM algorithms, making it one of the most secure public wireless systems in the world. The Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM card), a component of the GSM network, stores the authentication and encryption algorithms, making it virtually impossible for unauthorized users to capture and decipher messages. About Novatel Wireless, Inc. Novatel Wireless, Inc. is a leading provider of wireless data modems and software for use with handheld computing devices and portable personal computers. The company delivers innovative and comprehensive solutions that enable businesses and consumers to access personal, corporate and public information through email, enterprise networks and the Internet. Novatel Wireless also offers wireless data modems and custom engineering services for hardware integration projects in a wide range of vertical applications. The Novatel Wireless product portfolio includes the Minstrel(R) Family of Wireless Handheld Modems, Merlin(TM) Family of Wireless PC Card Modems, Sage(R) Wireless Serial Modems, Lancer 3W(TM) Family of Ruggedized Modems and Expedite(TM) Family of Wireless Embedded Modems. Headquartered in San Diego, California “San Diego” redirects here. For other uses, see San Diego (disambiguation). San Diego is a coastal Southern California city located in the southwestern corner of the continental United States. As of 2006, the city has a population of 1,256,951. , Novatel Wireless is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market Nasdaq stock market The first electronic stock market listing over 5000 companies. The Nasdaq stock market comprises two separate markets, namely the Nasdaq National Market, which trades large, active securities and the Nasdaq Smallcap Market that trades emerging growth companies. (Nasdaq:NVTL). For more information, please visit the Novatel Wireless web site: www.novatelwireless.com or call 888/888-9231. This release may contain forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These factors include risks relating to technological changes, continued acceptance of Novatel Wireless' products and dependence on intellectual property rights. These factors, as well as other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, are discussed in more detail in Novatel Wireless' filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulatory agencies. Note to Editors: The Novatel Wireless logo, Minstrel, Merlin, Merlin G201, Sage, Lancer 3W and Expedite are trademarks of Novatel Wireless, Inc. Minstrel and Sage are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. All other brands, products and company names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective holders. |
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