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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.
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.”
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“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”.
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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
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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. For more information about Beceem Communications, please visit http://www.beceem.com
In a move to speed up its 4G development plans, chipmaker Broadcom on Wednesday acquired privately-held Beceem Communications for $316 million in cash and stock options.
Beceem is a uniquely appealing company for Broadcom as its technology supports both WiMax and Long-Term Evolution (LTE) capabilities. The company makes 4G semiconductors and offers single-chip solutions optimized for mobile devices and wireless broadband markets.
Broadcom will add Beceem's wireless platform solutions to its wireless LAN, Bluetooth, GPS, and Ethernet switching products. Beceem's network currently supports download speeds of up to 200 Mbps.
'The combination of Beceem and Broadcom creates a leader in providing multimode wireless connectivity solutions to service providers and equipment manufacturers around the world,' said Scott Bibaud, Broadcom's Executive Vice President & General Manager of the Mobile Platforms Group in a statement to the press.
Broadcom also expects Beceem's sales and research and development teams to help accelerate Broadcom's development plans for 4G products.
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'When combined with Broadcom's 2G and 3G cellular solutions and broader wired and wireless communications portfolio, our 4G products will enable operators to roll out next generation wireless broadband solutions while providing support for existing networks,' said Beceem CEO Surendra Babu Mandava, in the statement.
Broadcom's chips are used to send data inside cell phones and across network infrastructure. They also power the Apple iPad, a source of tremendous growth for Broadcom. Already an important player in 3G technology and wireless infrastructure, Broadcom is now looking to advance into long-term evolution (LTE) and WiMax wireless technology.
As a result of acquiring Beceem, Broadcom will now compete with Qualcomm for preeminence in 4G technologies.
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According to Broadcom, the acquisition has been approved by the executive boards of both companies and is scheduled to close in March of next year.