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Axesstel to Demonstrate New HSUPA Products at Mobile World Congress 09 in Barcelona February 16 to 19

^{Published on 2009-02-11 05:10:30, Last Modified on 2009-02-11 05:12:01 - Market Wire}
 

SAN DIEGO--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Axesstel, Inc. (AMEX: AFT), a leader in the design and development of fixed wireless voice and broadband data products, will demonstrate its newly launched high-speed uplink packet access (HSUPA) products at the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, February 16 to 19, 2009 at Booth No. 1B64 in Hall 1.

Clark Hickock, chief executive officer for Axesstel, stated: "We are excited to enter 2009 with our most diverse range of products to serve the market place. This is emphasized by our new line of HSUPA enabled devices that help both consumers and mobile professionals worldwide to communicate faster and more effectively."

"Our expanded product suite also enables Axesstel to penetrate new markets. Our new high performance, user friendly, plug-and-play desktop gateway and portable Wi-Fi gateway with ExpressCard help operators of advanced wireless systems more fully realize the potential of their investment and increase average revenue per unit from data services."

"The demand for HSUPA solutions is strong as evidenced by a Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) report stating there were 247 commercial HSDPA operators in 110 countries worldwide as of January 2009. We look forward to showcasing our entire product suite of wireless broadband modems, 3G gateways, fixed wireless phones and terminals based in 2G and 3G GSM and CDMA technologies at GSMA Mobile World Congress," continued Hickock.

The following newly launched HSUPA products will be demonstrated:

• SJE10 HSUPA Wi-Fi gateway with ExpressCard/34– This compact portable, personal gateway provides mobile business personnel access to email, the Internet and large files with seamless connection. The Wi-Fi router supports convenient access to high speed Internet at speeds up to 7.2 megabits per second (Mbps) for downlink and 2Mbps for uplink.
• MU430 HSUPA Wi-Fi Gateway - The MU430 HSUPA Gateway offers wireless broadband data access in one easy to use, plug-and-play desktop networking device. The Wi-Fi router allows users to conveniently to access high-speed Internet at speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps for downlink and 2 Mbps for uplink anywhere for high-speed access to email, the internet, data intensive applications files and multi-media streaming. In addition, it seamlessly combines wireless wide area networking (WWAN) and a Wi-Fi wireless local area network (WLAN) router to support convenient access from any room or office and trouble-free set up of a local hotspot.

Test units for new devices are available in February.

AXESSTEL AT GSMA MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS

Axesstel will display its full line of GSM fixed wireless phones and terminals and exhibit all of its 3G wireless modems and gateways and CDMA fixed wireless phones that take full advantage of high-quality voice and interoperable data-rich applications afforded by GSM and CDMA technologies at the GSMA Mobile World Congress being held February 16 to 19, 2009 in Barcelona, Spain. Axesstel is at Booth No. 1B64 in Hall 1.

ABOUT GSMA MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS

The GSMA Mobile World Congress (formerly 3GSM World Congress) combines the world's largest exhibition for the mobile industry with a stimulating and insightful congress that brings together prominent leaders and personalities from mobile operators and equipment vendors, as well as Internet and entertainment professionals. More information can be found at [ http://www.mobileworldcongress.com ].

About Axesstel, Inc.

Axesstel (AMEX:AFT) is a recognized industry leader in the design and development of fixed wireless voice and broadband data products. Axesstel's best in class product portfolio includes broadband modems, 3G gateways, machine to machine applications, voice/data terminals, fixed wireless desktop phones and public call office phones for high-speed data and voice calling services. The company delivers innovative fixed wireless solutions to leading telecommunications operators and distributors worldwide. Axesstel is headquartered in San Diego, California with a research and development center in Seoul, South Korea. For more information on Axesstel, visit [ www.axesstel.com ].

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