Boost Your Mobile Life with zBoost- now available for European Frequencies (GSM)
BARCELONA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wi-Ex the leading provider of consumer mobile signal boosters for the home and office, showcased its zBoost European product line today at Mobile World Congress. On display in booth 2J04 at Mobile World Congress and at MobileFocus Global, the zBoost line of products increases the mobile signal indoors and eliminates dropped calls which allows consumers to take full advantage of voice, data and Internet services on their iPhone, Blackberry, smartphone and other mobile phones and data devices including 3G high-speed data and video, instant messaging, pictures and more at home and in the office.
Recent industry statistics predict that worldwide smartphone sales will surpass worldwide PC sales by the end of 2011. In addition, according to Gartner more than one billion devices worldwide will be connected to the web in 2010.
“The surge in smartphones combined with the increase in use of mobile devices for accessing the Internet and other data functions has made the mobile life a reality,” said Lloyd R. Meese, CEO of Wi-Ex. “Consumers are no longer reliant on their PCs for Internet access, however with the freedom of the mobile lifestyle comes the frustration of poor in-door mobile signals. We are working with top dealers and distributors across Europe to provide the zBoost solution to consumers and help provide a consumer-based solution to those consumers frustrated by poor in-door mobile signals.”
Designed for consumers and network operators, the zBoost-ONETM UMTS 3G signal booster consists of one base unit with no external aerials and extends 3G Voice and Data Zones™ for single or multiple users in homes or offices using UMTS/HSPA (2100MHz). The zBoost-ONE UMTS is consumer friendly with a very simple set up – place the unit in the window, plug it in and enjoy the data functionality on a UMTS mobile and aircards up to 130 square meters. Internationally, the high data speeds of UMTS are now most often utilized for Internet access making the zBoost an ideal product for people with smart phones like iPhone™, Blackberry™ and Palm™. It finds the mobile network and automatically begins reducing dropped calls and increasing data throughput. The zBoost-ONE UMTS will be available in early April with a price of $299 FOB Atlanta.
The zBoost for Home and Office, a dual band unit, works with all phones on the 900 MHz and 1800 MHz frequencies and allows consumers outside of the US to experience increased indoor cell signal coverage – up to 250 sq. meters. It’s easy to install and the base unit can be placed in the family room, the basement, an office, a bedroom or a central location. The zBoost for Home and Office retails for $499 FOB Atlanta.
About Wi-Ex
Wi-Ex (www.wi-ex.com), the leading provider of consumer cell phone signal boosters, developed zBoost, the first consumer-priced signal booster for the small office/home office (SOHO) cell phone market. Wi-Ex manufactures and distributes the zBoost line of cell phone signal extenders for the home, office or car.
