Novatel Wireless Announces Partnership with GoAmerica
SAN DIEGO — July 7, 1997 — Novatel Wireless Inc., a leading provider of wireless communications solutions, has formed an alliance with GoAmerica Communications Corp. to bundle wireless data services with Novatel's Minstrel Wireless IP Modem.
The alliance will give Minstrel users full World Wide Web access to the Internet, intranets, electronic mail and corporate databases.
Minstrel is a mobile messenger that extends the power of the PalmPilot beyond personal information management. A 19.2Kbps CDPD modem cradle custom-designed for the U.S Robotics PalmPilot line of organizers, Minstrel provides the PalmPilot with two-way messaging capability including e-mail and Web browsing.
According to Sanjay Singhal, director of marketing and general manager of the San Diego Products Division of Novatel Wireless, the partnership with GoAmerica is another example of Novatel's commitment to improving wireless communications.
"We are pleased to forge a relationship with GoAmerica to provide a total wireless solution that is efficient, cost effective and secure," said Singhal. "This is an ideal example of a strategic alliance that enables us to offer our customers enhanced functionality and easy access to leading-edge wireless data services."
"We are excited about the prospects of this dynamic new product from Novatel Wireless," said Aaron Dobrinsky, president of GoAmerica Communications Corp. "Combined with GoAmerica's wireless services, mobile users now have a powerful computing and communications tool that puts mission-critical information at their fingertips."
Novatel's Minstrel modem bundled with GoAmerica software will be targeted at selected vertical markets and corporate developers with availability scheduled for later this summer. Advance orders for Minstrel are being taken by Pilot Gear H.Q., a Web-based company that offers a one-stop resource for PalmPilot accessories. Pilot Gear H.Q. can be found at www.pilotgear.com .
GoAmerica Communications Corp., with headquarters in Hackensack, N.J., is a nationwide wireless Internet and intranet service provider. GoAmerica offers mobile computing users and corporations with mobile work forces integrated, comprehensive wireless business solutions based on a generic class of products compatible with any Windows95 laptop or WindowsCE palmtop equipped with a wireless PC card and a standard browser such as Netscape 3.0 or Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0.
GoAmerica provides an integrated suite of services including wireless Internet and intranet access, Email Plus and value-added information services. More information on GoAmerica Communications Corp. can be found at www.goamerica.net or by calling 888/462-4600.
Novatel Wireless Inc. is a leading-edge wireless communications company with more than 14 years of cellular experience. The company designs and markets low-cost, turnkey wireless solutions for mobile users. Novatel's line of wireless CDPD devices includes an OEM modem module; an external modem for palmtops, laptops and desktops; a modem cradle designed for the PalmPilot line of organizers; and a wirelessly enabled Windows CE handheld computer.
With headquarters in Phoenix, the company has sales, marketing and R&D facilities in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, with an additional sales and marketing division in San Diego. More information on Novatel Wireless can be found at www.novatelwireless.com .
Minstrel is a trademark of Novatel Wireless Inc.
CONTACT:
Novatel Wireless Inc., San Diego
Mona Thomas, 619/546-4950
[email protected]
or
GoAmerica Communications Corp.
Maxine Carter-Lome, 201/731-5334
[email protected]