U.S. Robotics Offers Wireless Web Access for Mobile Computing
SALT LAKE CITY — March 18, 1997 — U.S. Robotics (Nasdaq: USRX), the computer industry's leading PC Card manufacturer, announced the most comprehensive wireless data communication package ever offered from one source. The new offering combines the U.S. Robotics AllPoints(TM) Wireless PC Card – the most successful wireless PC Card today – with an intuitive, feature-rich installation package, providing customized wireless features, service selection and the industry's first nationwide, wireless web access service from GoAmerica Communications Corp.
"Our customers asked for a more complete wireless solution," said Robert Bauer, vice president of marketing for U.S. Robotics Mobile Communications Corp., a subsidiary of U.S. Robotics Corporation. "And without a doubt, this is the most robust wireless service offering any one company has ever offered mobile users. Everything you need to get up and running today is available through one very simple installation. As a result, our customers will have the ability to quickly evaluate and choose the features they want from the wireless industry's best service providers, giving them the freedom to be in touch and in control of their information needs wherever they go."
Included in the installation package options is the newest wireless functionality to hit mainstream business users – nationwide wireless access to the World Wide Web.
Web access is possible by combining the AllPoints Wireless PC Card with the service and network capabilities of GoAmerica Communications Corp. This unique wireless hardware and service combination allows use of standard web browsers on most laptop computers and Windows CE devices, equipped with a Type II PC Card slot.
"The AllPoints and GoAmerica web access combination brings true mobility to the computing industry, giving customers a wireless web solution that works, with no roaming costs, no cables or cell phones to connect, no dropped connections and the most extensive coverage available today," explained Bauer.
In addition to GoAmerica, the new AllPoints installation package also includes wireless service offerings from: DTS Wireless, LocusOne Communications, RadioMail Corporation and Wynd Communications. All AllPoints(-brand PC Card modems come with a two-year warranty and access to free technical support (801/320-7777). For sales information, customers can contact U.S. Robotics Mobile Communications Corp. at (800) LAPTOPS (800/527-8677), or send e-mail to [email protected]. U.S. Robotics Mobile Communications Corp. (formerly known as Megahertz Corporation) is a leading manufacturer of data communications solutions for mobile computer users. The company provides a full line of PC Card products including modems, combination Ethernet (Modems, Ethernet adapters and Wireless PC Cards.
U.S. Robotics is one of the world's leading suppliers of products and systems that provide access to information. The company designs, manufactures, markets and supports desktop/mobile client products and modems, remote access servers, LAN switching equipment, telephony products and handheld organizers. U.S. Robotics products connect computers and other equipment over analog, digital and switched cellular networks, enabling users to gain access to, manage and share data, fax and voice information. Its customers include Internet service providers, regional Bell operating companies, inter-exchange carriers and a wide range of other large and small businesses, institutions and individuals. The company's fiscal 1996 sales were $1.97 billion.
GoAmerica Communications Corp., headquartered in Hackensack, New Jersey, is a nationwide wireless Internet and Intranet service provider, enabling businesses access to the World Wide Web. GoAmerica provides an integrated suite of services, including: wireless web access; E-mail Plus; and value- added [email protected] or via the World Wide Web at http:www.goamerica.net.
U.S. Robotics and Megahertz are registered trademarks and AllPoints is a trademark of U.S. Robotics Mobile Communications Corp. and U.S. Robotics Corporation.
All other product names may be trademarks of their respective holders.
SOURCE: U.S. Robotics
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