Socket Communications Wi-Fi Companion Software Builds on Strength of Socket WLAN Offerings; Intuitive, Graphical User Interface Provides Enhanced Ability to Find, Connect and Manage WLAN Connections; Downloads Surpass 100,000 Mark.

NEWARK, Calif. -- Socket Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCKT), an innovative provider of mobile productivity products, today announced it has reached a significant milestone in customer adoption of its Wi-Fi(R) Companion software with over 100,000 downloads over the past four quarters.

According to Frost & Sullivan, the worldwide enterprise WLAN market is expected to exceed $2.7 billion in 2007, up from $1.5 billion in 2005. The escalation of customers purchasing the Socket Wi-Fi Companion software underscores that the software is meeting real customer needs and highlights Socket's commitment to ensuring its customers are able to derive the most productive return on their wireless investment.

Designed for Pocket PCs with integrated 802.11 WLAN or using the Socket WLAN plug-in cards, the Socket Wi-Fi Companion software is an intuitive, graphical software application that greatly improves the user's experience detecting hotspots, setting up and monitoring a connection, performing basic site management functions, viewing access points and determining the strength of a wireless connection.

"Socket has done a great job of making Wi-Fi Companion a must have for Windows Mobile users," said Chris De Herrera, Microsoft MVP. "It offers all the utilities that a user needs to get connected to any Wi-Fi network and confirm that they are communicating. The advanced features allow network administrators the ability to use the Pocket PC to gather detailed information about their network performance. I highly recommend that all Windows Mobile users consider Wi-Fi Companion, especially if they are planning on using their Pocket PCs with multiple Wi-Fi networks."

The Socket Wi-Fi Companion software improves the built-in Pocket PC WLAN by providing an intuitive graphical user interface, along with tools to improve the user's experience with WLAN connectivity. Integrated Profile Configuration Capability enables users to quickly identify available networks and configure for connection. The Socket Wi-Fi Companion determines the presence and level of wireless coverage, whether security is enabled and the type of security used. With ping and trace route diagnostic tools, troubleshooting to determine where network issues exist becomes effortless. In addition, connection persistence capability continuously manages and maintains the user's connection. The Wi-Fi Companion software also automatically manages the WLAN power save setting to maximize the Pocket PC's battery life.

"The momentum we've created in the first 12 months is a strong beginning," said Shail Talati, product marketing manager for WLAN and Ethernet Products at Socket Communications. "The growth we're seeing affirms that customers are deriving value from the various options Wi-Fi Companion offers."

"After loading the Socket Wi-Fi Companion onto my Pocket PC, I quickly began to wonder how I could have lived without it," said Kelly Ungs, a mobile networking product manager for a large supply chain information products company.

Specifications

The Socket Wi-Fi Companion software is compatible with HP, ASUS, Samsung SPH i730, i-mate Jasjar, K-JAM and Dell Pocket PCs with built-in WLAN capability. It also efficiently integrates with all of the WLAN security protocols supported by Windows Mobile (WPA, WPA-PSK, 802.1x, 40/128-bit WEP, Open).

Pricing and Availability

The Socket Wi-Fi Companion software is available through Socket's North American distribution channels with an MSRP of $24.99. The Wi-Fi Companion software is also available for download from the Socket website, www.dell.com and www.handango.com

About Socket Communications

Socket Communications (NASDAQ:SCKT) develops and distributes a broad range of data collection and network connectivity products for mobile devices such as PDA's, Smartphones and tablet PCs. Working collaboratively with mobile solutions from leading Strategic Vertical Integrators, world-class 3rd party software developers and OEM's, the Socket Mobility Friendly(R) products are proven to drive operational efficiencies, increase mobile workforce productivity, boost corporate performance and improve customer satisfaction. Socket is headquartered in Newark, California and can be reached at 510-744-2700 or http://www.socketcom.com/

Socket and Battery Friendly are registered trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. The Mobile Connection Company, Mobility Friendly, Increasing Mobile Productivity, and KwikBlue are trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Socket Communications, Inc. is under license. Wi-Fi(R) is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other trademarks and trade names contained herein may be those of their respective owners. (C) 2006, Socket Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.