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PCTEL Announces Segue™ Wi-Fi Roaming Client for Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs Chicago, IL – June 23, 2003 – PCTEL, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCTI), a leading provider of Wi-Fi and cellular mobility software, software-defined radio products and access technology, announced today that the Segue™ Roaming Client for Wi-Fi services supports Windows Mobile 2003 software for Pocket PCs, Microsoft’s newest version of software for Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC devices. The Segue™ Roaming Client, which is also available on Windows 98 SE, Windows Millennium Edition (Windows ME), Windows XP and Windows 2000, creates an intuitive process to give Windows Mobile users secure and seamless access and roaming capability to Wi-Fi networks in public areas, at the office and in their homes. “We are pleased to extend our relationship with Microsoft by integrating the Segue™ Roaming Client into Windows Mobile 2003 software for Pocket PCs,” said Marty Singer, PCTEL’s Chairman and CEO. “We have a long tradition of supporting the various Windows platforms and are continually upgrading the Segue™ product line to keep pace with future versions of Windows and deliver more value to the mobile PC user community.” “Providing customers with an end-to-end, seamless wireless experience is a key benefit offered by Windows Mobile 2003 software for Pocket PCs,” said Irwin Rodrigues, lead product manager of the Mobile Devices Division at Microsoft Corp. “PCTEL’s Segue™ Roaming Client ensures a secure Wi-Fi access and roaming connection—a critical component for wireless devices.” About PCTEL PCTEL, founded in March 1994, is a leading provider of Wi-Fi and cellular mobility software, software-defined radio products and access technology. PCTEL's products include WLAN software products (Segue™ Product Line) that simplify installation, roaming, Internet access and billing. Through its subsidiary, DTI, the company designs, develops and distributes OEM receivers and receiver-based products that measure and monitor cellular networks. The company maintains a portfolio of more than 120 analog and broadband communications and wireless patents, issued or pending, including key and essential patents for modem technology. The company's products are sold or licensed to PC manufacturers, PC card and board manufacturers, wireless carriers, wireless ISPs, software distributors, wireless test and measurement companies, and system integrators. PCTEL headquarters are located at 8725 West Higgins Road, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60631. Telephone: 773-243-3000. For more information, please visit our web site at: http://www.pctel.com.