CHICAGO, Feb 2, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- PCTEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:PCTI), a global leader in simplifying mobility, announced today that it had completed development on a VoIP-Enabled Roaming Client (Roaming Client-VE). The Roaming Client-VE, when deployed with a compatible server, permits users to initiate and receive calls using a single number on cellular and IP networks. The initial release operates over GSM and Wi-Fi networks. Later releases will incorporate CDMA standards.

The Roaming Client VE provides industry-leading features, including connection management, profile management, Wi-Fi HotSpot authentication and 802.1x / WPA security, on wireless networks. Additionally, the Roaming Client-VE includes a Voice Dialer that operates on both cellular and IP networks. The Roaming Client-VE utilizes SIM-EAP for authentication. Using a single user interface, a user can share contacts, call histories, and other common phone features. Utilizing the latest converged devices (e.g., a 3G/WiFi Smart Phone), consumers will be able to initiate a VoIP call from a Wi-Fi HotSpot and then maintain that call while roaming onto a cellular network, when supported by the appropriate infrastructure. The initial release will roam in standby mode.

"PCTEL continues to set the standard in connection management utilities," said Marty Singer, PCTEL's Chairman and CEO. "Voice will be the killer app for some time to come and VoIP has already changed the industry. Meaningful connection management applications must enable VoIP roaming across networks," added Singer.

PCTEL developed its Roaming Client-VE in cooperation with a leading MobileVoIP infrastructure vendor. The commercial relationship will be announced at the 3GSM World Congress, scheduled for February 14-17 in Cannes, France. The system will be demonstrated at that time. PCTEL will be exhibiting its scanning and test tools as well as its Roaming Client products at the Congress (Hall 2, Booth E25).

PCTEL currently supplies its Roaming Client products to T-Mobile (U.S.), Cingular, SBC, NTT DoCoMo, NTT Communications, GoRemote and others. The product includes a powerful back-end server (Central Configuration Server) that enables complete carrier control over the contents and use of the client.

About PCTEL

PCTEL (NASDAQ:PCTI), founded in March 1994, is a global leader in simplifying mobility. PCTEL's Mobility Solutions' (http://mobilitysolutions.pctel.com) software tools provide secure, access independent, remote connectivity. PCTEL's RF Solutions' (http://rfsolutions.pctel.com) portfolio of OEM receivers and receiver-based products are used to measure and monitor cellular networks. PCTEL's Antenna Products Group (http://maxrad.pctel.com) designs, distributes, and supports innovative antenna solutions that facilitate and simplify wireless communications. PCTEL protects its leadership position with a portfolio of more than 130 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 wireless carriers, wireless ISPs, distributors, wireless test and measurement companies, system integrators, PC manufacturers and PC card and board manufacturers. 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.

PCTEL Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, these forward looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the potential benefits from the distribution and use of a newly developed VoIP-Enabled Roaming Client that permits users to initiate and receive calls using a single number on cellular and IP networks. These statements are based on PCTEL's current expectations and anticipated customer benefits and product capabilities may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, PCTEL's success at marketing, selling and supporting these products; potential delays or errors in product development; whether such products achieve market acceptance; PCTEL's ability to forecast customer requirements; competition from other providers of wireless technology, and pricing uncertainties with respect to these products. The risks and uncertainties in PCTEL's business, including but not limited to those detailed from time to time in PCTEL's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, can affect results. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and PCTEL disclaims any obligation to update or revise the information contained in any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

SOURCE: PCTEL, Inc.

PCTEL, Inc.
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