Providing extended in-building wireless coverage
OTTAWA, Canada - March 10, 2003 - Spotwave Wireless Inc., a wireless technology company solving the in-building reception problems common to users of wireless voice and data services, today announced the addition of two new adaptive repeater products. The SpotCell 200, operating in the 800 MHz frequency band and the SpotCell 210, operating in the 1900 MHz PCS frequency band, now double the in-building wireless coverage area provided by SpotCell products.
Two coverage units can now be connected to a single donor unit through an intelligent hub. SpotCell 200 and SpotCell 210 double the provided coverage area from 25,000 square feet to 50,000 square feet in office areas, and up to 100,000 square feet in large open areas. The adaptive algorithms in each coverage unit operate independently in adjusting for gain and isolation to maximize the coverage area while automatically avoiding interference and oscillation.
"Spotwave has established a clear leadership position with the SpotCell 100 family of products. Our carrier customers want to use SpotCell to solve even more coverage problems, and we developed the SpotCell 200 and SpotCell 210 to respond to their needs," said Shane Young, president & CEO, Spotwave Wireless Inc. "The SpotCell 200 and SpotCell 210 can be deployed in locations requiring 50,000+ square feet of coverage such as big box retail outlets, manufacturing facilities, or other large building spaces. New, larger systems can be deployed, and existing installations can be easily extended.
SigmaPoint Technologies Inc., a high technology contract electronics manufacturer focused on full turnkey assembly services for highly complex electronic products, installed a SpotCell unit in their manufacturing facility to improve the in-building wireless coverage.
"It's important that our employees and managers be reachable throughout our manufacturing facility, so that our customers can reach us wherever we are," said Tom Kaneb, chairman, SigmaPoint Technologies. "SpotCell products are ideal for providing coverage throughout the entire footprint of our facility."
Key features of the SpotCell 200 and SpotCell 210
Spotwave Wireless provides carrier-approved, intelligent indoor coverage solutions that seamlessly bring the outdoor signal inside – ensuring that cell phones and wireless devices work reliably indoors. Changing the economics of in-building wireless coverage, Spotwave's solutions are cost-effective, quick and easy to install, and require no maintenance. Spotwave solutions are also backed by a range of comprehensive installation services and support and are now the preferred coverage solution in networks operated by the top North American cellular and PCS carriers. The company website is www.spotwave.com.
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Spotwave, Spotwave Wireless and SpotCell are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Spotwave Wireless Inc.
Jamie Crawford
Tel: (613) 591-1662 ext. 298
Email: jamie.crawford@spotwave.com
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