Novatel Wireless, Inc a leading provider of
wireless broadband solutions, and Autonet Mobile, the first Internet
Service Provider for cars, today announced a partnership to deliver
next-generation wireless connectivity for automobiles.
Autonet Mobile's patent pending TRU Technology leverages a new
cellular data module from Novatel Wireless to deliver an IP Platform
specifically designed for cars on the move. The combined solution
provides significant performance gains with multiple users connecting
to the Internet at the same time, while in the car. The technology
enables passengers to easily surf the Web, check email and play games
on-line, as well as access personal content using any Wi-Fi enabled
device within close proximity to the vehicle.
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Novatel has also become a design and manufacturing partner working
with Autonet Mobile utilizing the Novatel Expedite(R) E725 Express
Mini Card Module to miniaturize and deliver an automotive grade
Internet connectivity solution in next generation designs. As part of
today's news, Novatel Wireless and Autonet Mobile will work with auto
manufacturers and after-market OEMs to bring Autonet Mobile's wireless
Internet service to the automotive industry.
Functioning as an integral part of Autonet Mobile's TRU
technology, the E725 embedded module is designed to operate on the
latest high-speed EV-DO Rev. A networks throughout North America,
achieving fast, wireless broadband connections, regardless of
geographic location. The high efficiency, compact, broadband design
enables Autonet Mobile to provide its customers with Internet speeds
similar to a home DSL line, keeping them connected to work, friends
and family while in the car.
"Autonet's Mobile IP Platform delivers exciting new wireless
content delivery options to the car with a true 3G user experience,"
said Brad Weinert, president of Novatel Wireless. "This partnership
represents a new strategic direction for Novatel Wireless as we move
into wireless content delivery devices, and we look forward to a
fruitful partnership with Autonet Mobile. By leveraging the latest
wireless technology and Novatel Wireless' software development kits
and engineering expertise, Autonet Mobile is able to reduce its
development cycles, increase time to market and capture the
first-mover advantage."
"Leveraging advanced wireless technologies and expertise from
Novatel will be a major factor in our ability to deliver the highest
quality, most reliable Internet service specifically for cars," said
Sterling Pratz, CEO of Autonet Mobile. "We look forward to an ongoing
partnership as a key driver for our continued success."
ABOUT NOVATEL WIRELESS
Novatel Wireless, Inc. is revolutionizing wireless communications.
The company is a leader in the design and development of innovative
wireless broadband access solutions based on 3G WCDMA (HSPA & UMTS),
CDMA and GSM technologies. Novatel Wireless' MerlinTM PC Cards and
ExpressCards, Expedite(R) Embedded Modules, MobiLink(TM)
Communications Software Suite, Ovation(TM) Fixed Mobile Convergence
Products and Conversa(TM) Software Suite enable high-speed wireless
Internet access. The company delivers innovative 3G solutions to
operators, distributors and vertical markets worldwide. Headquartered
in San Diego, California, Novatel Wireless is listed on NASDAQ: NVTL.
For more information please visit http://www.novatelwireless.com. (NVTLG)
This release may contain forward-looking statements, which are
made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the United States
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended to date.
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 contained
herein. These factors include risks relating to technological changes,
new product introductions, 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
(available at http://www.sec.gov) and other regulatory agencies.
ABOUT AUTONET MOBILE
Autonet Mobile is the world's first in-car Internet service
provider. Founded by a corporate executive and former race car driver
and a leading network architect and designer, the company is dedicated
to enhancing the in-car experience, by bringing the power of the
Internet to the 200+ million cars on the road in the U.S. Autonet
Mobile currently provides Avis Rent a Car with the Avis Connect
service and is continuing to roll out the service nationwide. For more
information about Autonet Mobile visit http://www.autonetmobile.com.