Novatel Wireless Hosts International Gathering of Wireless Technology Professionals In San Diego
November 23 2009 - 7:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
PTCRB Members to Align on Standards for Wireless GSM Devices SAN
DIEGO, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wireless technology
industry leaders from around the globe will gather in San Diego
Nov. 30 - Dec. 3, 2009 for the quarterly PTCRB meeting, hosted by
Novatel Wireless (NASDAQ:NVTL), a leading provider of wireless
broadband solutions. Over the course of four days, representatives
from carriers, test labs, integrators and manufacturers will
discuss requirements for new technologies that utilize GSM cellular
networks. The PTCRB meets to review certification requirements for
authorized third-party test labs based on standards, as well as the
needs of the operators. The PTCRB standards are continuously
evolving as technology developments are made and the number of
devices being certified grows exponentially from year to year. The
explosion of wireless broadband solutions is one of the main
contributors, as more diverse types of devices are connecting to
carrier networks each year. "As an industry leader in wireless
broadband solutions, the decisions made at these meetings have an
impact on how we develop our products," said Peter Leparulo,
chairman and CEO of Novatel Wireless. "Our hosting of this event
underscores Novatel's commitment to represent the manufacturer's
point of view, while guaranteeing we stay up to date on the latest
standards." PTCRB aims to protect the networks from being overtaxed
from devices that operate improperly by analyzing such things as
antenna characteristics, radio performance and network protocol.
The goals are to maintain network performance for optimal customer
satisfaction, which should minimize dropped calls, maximize
coverage and maintain network user safety. ABOUT PTCRB PTCRB is a
global organization created by Mobile Network Operators to provide
an independent evaluation process where GSM / UMTS Type
Certification can take place. The technical evaluation is based on
standards as well the needs of the Operators, who determine the
requirements for the Type Certification Process. The PTCRB
authorizes third party laboratories to conduct testing. For over
ten years, the PTCRB has demanded high standards from partnerships
with Laboratories and Manufacturers; and the collaboration of GSM
Operators globally. http://www.ptcrb.org/. ABOUT NOVATEL WIRELESS
Novatel Wireless, Inc. is a leader in the design and development of
innovative wireless broadband access solutions based on 3G and 4G
WCDMA (HSPA & UMTS), CDMA and GSM technologies. Novatel
Wireless' USB modems, embedded modules, Intelligent Mobile Hotspot
products and software enable high-speed wireless Internet access on
leading wireless data networks. The Company delivers specialized
wireless solutions to carriers, distributors, OEMs 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. (C) 2009 Novatel Wireless. All rights
reserved. The Novatel Wireless name, logo and MiFi are trademarks
of Novatel Wireless, Inc. Other product or service names mentioned
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