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Franklin Wireless and Beceem Introduce the World’s First Dual-Mode 3G
CDMA / 4G WiMAX USB Modem
Other Topics: LTE Base
Station Simulator
Franklin Wireless
January 26, 2009
San Diego & Santa Clara, CA -- Franklin Wireless, a leading developer of
wireless broadband communications devices and applications, and Beceem
Communications, a leading developer of Mobile WiMAX chips, have
partnered to revolutionize the mobile broadband user experience with the
introduction of the world’s first dual-mode 3G CDMA/4G WiMAX USB Modem,
the Franklin U300. |
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The U300 was commercially released by
Sprint on December 17th 2008 and is the first USB modem that can be used
on Sprint’s existing 3G CDMA network and on Clearwire’s 4G WiMAX network
(Sprint release). The U300 incorporates Beceem’s high-performance Mobile
WiMAX chipset alongside an EVDO-Rev A chip and is available now at
select Sprint retail locations.
"The availability of widespread network coverage is one of the most
critical success factors for mobile broadband wireless adoption,"
according to Michael Thelander, CEO of Signals Research Group, LLC.
"With Mobile WiMAX network coverage still in its early stages, the
dual-mode Franklin USB modem with the Beceem WiMAX chip is a significant
step towards accelerating the adoption of Mobile WiMAX."
The U300 modem gives customers true mobility by allowing them to move
between CDMA and WiMAX networks with automatic handoffs between the two.
U300 users will enjoy download speeds of up to 10 Mbps and upload speeds
of up to 2 Mbps while on 4G WiMAX networks, and automatically connect to
existing 3G EVDO networks when traveling outside of 4G network coverage.
"Our U300 USB modem ushers in a new era of high-speed mobile computing,"
said OC Kim, president of Franklin Wireless. "In developing this
revolutionary product we came to truly appreciate the WiMAX expertise of
the Beceem team and the performance of their chip, which we have been
able to combine with our 3G product heritage to offer a ‘best in class’
product that provides users with the unprecedented data speeds afforded
by 4G WiMAX networks while switching back to 3G whenever needed."
"Franklin is one of the most innovative and capable companies in the 3G
and 4G mobile broadband modem business, and has recognized the
tremendous potential for dual-mode modems early on," said Babu Mandava,
CEO of Beceem. "Our first joint product will set the benchmark for
dual-mode features and performance, and we look forward to working
closely with Franklin to expand our leadership in the multi-mode product
space."
About Franklin Wireless
Franklin Wireless Corp. (OTC BB:FKWL.OB - News) designs and markets high
speed module and modem products for 3rd generation ("3G") and 4th
generation ("4G") wireless broadband networks. www.franklinwireless.com
About Beceem Communications
Beceem is the leading provider of mobile WiMAX semiconductors with
proven over-the-air data speeds exceeding 30 Mbps.
Beceem offers a
number of single chip solutions optimized for mobile devices and CPE
markets that are fully qualified against the WiMAX base stations from
all major OEMs. http://www.beceem.com |
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