Franklin Wireless Signs Distributor Contract With Quality One Wireless
Franklin Wireless' CDU-680 Distributed to Sprint's Business Solutions Partners in U.S.
| Source: Franklin Wireless Corporation
SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - September 27, 2007) - Franklin Wireless Corp. (OTCBB : FKLT )
announced Quality One Wireless L.L.C., a leading global distributor of
mobile handsets and other wireless accessories in Orlando, Fla., is now
distributing Franklin Wireless' CDU-680 CDMA EV-DO Rev. A mobile broadband
USB modem to Sprint's Business Solutions Partners (BSPs) in the U.S.
The CDU-680 is the first EV-DO Rev. A modem to incorporate flash memory, a
GPS receiver and a unique swiveling USB connector. The device is certified
to operate on the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network, which reaches more than
203 million people nationwide with EV-DO Rev. A service and supports data
speeds of up to 3.1 Mbps.
The extremely compact CDU-680 USB modem provides a flexible way for users
to connect to the ultra-fast EV-DO Rev. A network since it is compatible
with any laptop, tablet PC or desktop USB port and operates with Windows,
Macintosh and Linux operating systems. The modem defaults to EV-DO Rev. 0
technology where EV-DO Rev. A coverage is lacking.
One differentiating feature of the CDU-680 product is the onboard flash
memory, which eliminates the need for a CD or CD drive to install the
factory pre-stored Connection Manager software for PC, Mac and Linux
computers. Users also have enough space to store downloaded music files,
documents and installation guide. Another unique feature includes a
swiveling USB connector, which allows the modem to be raised vertically for
improved radio frequency performance or folded away when not in use.
"We are pleased to partner with Quality One Wireless to expand the reach of
our mobile broadband products," said Mr. O.C. Kim, president of Franklin
Wireless. "With the CDU-680, Sprint's BSPs have a solution that offers
customers a multi-platform connectivity solution that will enable them to
connect anywhere, anytime."
Franklin Wireless products are marketed through Original Equipment
Manufacturers ("OEMs") and distributors, as well as directly to operators
and end users.
About Franklin Wireless
Franklin Wireless Corp. (OTCBB : FKLT ) designs and markets wireless
broadband high speed data communication products such as 3rd generation
("3G") wireless broadband modules and modems to end users and wireless
companies in North and South American countries. Franklin focuses on
wireless broadband USB modems, which provides a flexible way for wireless
subscribers to connect to the wireless broadband network with any laptop,
table PC or desktop USB port without a PC card slot. The company was
founded in 1982 and is headquartered in San Diego, California. For more
information about Franklin Wireless, please visit www.franklin-wireless.com
Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933
and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such
forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties
and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or
achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future
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