Axesstel debuts fixed-wireless 1xEV-DO modem

September 28, 2004

Axesstel, a designer, manufacturer and marketer of CDMA-based fixed wireless voice and data products , announced that it will unveil and demonstrate its next generation AXW-D800 and the AXW-D1900 Fixed-Wireless Modems, on Airvana's 1xEV-DO (1x Evolution Data Optimized) system at the CDMA Americas Congress in Miami, Florida, which begins on September 28, 2004.

Using Qualcomm's 1xEV-DO technology, the AXW-D800 and AXW-D1900 modems are designed to provide users with a high-speed data connection in the 800 and 1900 MHz bands at peak data rates of up to 2.4 Mbps. A built-in Ethernet adapter (RJ-45) and a USB port provide convenient connection to other network devices such as a Wi-Fi access point and a multi-port router for multi-users.

"We believe that Axesstel's new line of EV-DO modems allows extraordinary flexibility and ease-of-use in connecting individual PCs and local area networks to the Internet," said Lixin Cheng, President of the Axesstel Wireless group. "Our modems require no drivers and set up is as simple as connecting your Ethernet cable to the device. In essence, it is a wireless 'cable' modem that is ideal for home, campus environments and SOHO applications. Axesstel's EV-DO modems are designed to enable wireless carriers to compete directly with DSL and cable operators using their existing EV-DO networks."

Axesstel hopes that new 1xEV-DO modems will have a significant impact in markets where DSL and cable services are unavailable, unreliable or simply impractical, such as rural areas or developing countries. Such modems are capable of providing data rates comparable with the most sophisticated cable modems, while the fixed nature of the devices enables operators to target the most profitable segments of the market by deploying 1xEV-DO with limited initial coverage and then expanding coverage as demand grows. This level of control is in direct contrast to mobile 1xEV-DO applications where total network coverage is expected from day one.

"We have long believed that EV-DO is an extremely effective and economical means to provide access to broadband services. With the availability of our EV-DO modems, wireless broadband applications finally benefit from commercial demand that is spreading rapidly in the marketplace," said Mike Kwon, Chairman of Axesstel.