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Novatel Wireless First To Receive North American GSM Congress Certification for Merlin G100 GSM/GPRS 1900 PCMCIA Card
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 20, 2001-- Novatel Wireless, Inc. (Nasdaq:NVTL), a provider of wireless data access solutions, today announced certification by
the PTCRB (PCS Type Certification Review Board) for the Merlin G100(TM) GPRS (General Packet Radio Services)
1900 Wireless PC Card Modem. With GPRS coverage, the Merlin G100 will provide data connectivity at speeds of up to
53.6 kbps for an always-on wireless connection. GPRS coverage is expected to be available from GSM service providers
in North America in the third quarter of this year.
"Earlier in the year, Novatel Wireless achieved industry milestones with the G100 by being the first to receive FCC and
Industry Canada Certification for use on the GPRS network, " said John Major, CEO of Novatel Wireless. "These
achievements are a testament to the strength of our core IP and R&D effort."
The PTCRB represents the North American GSM carriers and is the standard for PCS testing and certification
equivalent to the European GSM/DCS standard. The PTCRB provides the framework for GSM Mobile Equipment (ME)
Type Certification. This includes, but is not limited to, determination of the test specifications and methods to implement
the Type Certification process for GSM Mobile Equipment. The group is also responsible for generating input regarding
testing of Mobile Stations to standards development organizations.
Slightly larger than a credit card, the Merlin G100 is a powerful addition to the Merlin Family of Wireless PC Card
Modems, providing access to email, corporate databases and the Internet at speeds up to 53.6 kbps in GPRS coverage
areas, and circuit-switched data to 14.4 kbps in GSM coverage areas.
About GSM/GPRS
GPRS is an exciting new wireless technology standard which will profoundly alter and improve the data services that
can be added to GSM-based personal communications services networks. An over-the-air system for transmitting data
on GSM networks, GPRS technology converts data into standard Internet packets, enabling interoperability between the
Internet and the GSM network. GSM service providers in North America, Europe and Asia 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, Novatel Wireless is listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market
(Nasdaq:NVTL). For more information, please visit the Novatel Wireless web site: www.novatelwireless.com or call
888/888-9231.
The Novatel Wireless logo, Minstrel, Merlin, Merlin G100, 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.
CONTACT: Candelori Communications For Novatel Wireless
Al Hernandez, 408/774-3414
ahernandez@candelori.com
or
Blue Shirt Group Investor Relations For Novatel Wireless
Chris Danne or Lyle Ross, 415/217-7722
chris or lyle@blueshirtgroup.com
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