zBoost-ONE UMTS, the latest innovative product from Wi-Ex’s zBoost product line launch, was announced at Pepcom Digital Experience. zBoost-ONE UMTS is designed to support multiple users with no need for external antennas. It works well with the UMTS/HSPA networks which operates at 2100MHz and increases 3G experience for home or office users. zBoost-ONE UMTS is ideal for iPhone™, Blackberry™ and Palm™ users who make use of their phones for Internet access.
“The zBoost-ONE UMTS provides consumers an easy solution to maximize their 3G high-speed data and video, instant messaging, pictures and more. The zBoost-ONE UMTS positively affects the quality of the signal, resulting in higher data rates and a better user experience for mobiles or aircards,” said Lloyd R. Meese, CEO of Wi-Ex. “The launch of our zBoost-ONE UMTS provides consumers outside of the U.S. with another zBoost option to help improve their in-door signal. In addition, our zBoost-ONE line synchs with specific carriers which can provide a carrier specific solution to consumers looking for improved in-door reception.”
The zBoost-ONE UMTS is part of the zBoost-ONE product line, the industry’s first line of one piece 3G signal boosters. zBoost –ONE UMTS changes dead zones into cell zones, increases 3G data services and reduces dropped calls. The product is consumer friendly and easy to install – you just need to place the unit in the window, plug it in and enjoy the data functionality on a UMTS mobile or aircard up to a distance of 13 square meters. The zBoost-ONE UMTS supports UMTS data protocols at 2100MHz and 1900MHz.
zBoost-ONE UMTS features
- Completely wireless operation
- Data rates increased
- Increased Throughput
- Easy installation
- Improved 3G data services
- Reduced dropped calls
- PDAs and data card support
- Low power consumption
- No external antennas
- Sleep mode when not in operation
About Wi-Ex
Founded in 2000, Wi-Ex manufactures and markets the zBoost line of cell phone signal boosters for use in the home, office, or car. zBoost is the first line of consumer friendly products to reduce dropped/missed calls and increase signal strength and battery life of cell phones, smartphones, and wireless data cards at an affordable price. zBoost works well with most U.S. carriers including AT&T, Sprint, Vodaphone, Verizon, MetroPCS, and T-Mobile and operates at dual 900 MHz and 1800 MHz bands. In early 2006, Wi-Ex was acknowledged as one of Georgia’s top 10 innovative companies and at CES in both 2007 and 2010, Wi-Ex was selected for Design and Engineering Awards. Wi-Ex continues to develop innovative products to meet the demands of the ever-increasing wireless world by enhancing wireless signals. zBoost products are available nationally and internationally through its distribution partners.
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Wi-Ex, the leader in cell phone signal boosters, showcased its international product line including the zBoost-ONE UMTS 3G signal booster and the zBoost International Dual Band today at Showstoppers at IFA in Berlin. 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 International, a dual band unit, works with all phones on the 900 MHz and 1800 MHz frequencies and allows consumers outside of the US to not only experience increased indoor cell signal coverage – up to 200 sq. meters.
“The zBoost-ONE UMTS and zBoost International adds to our award winning line of consumer focused solutions for improving in-door signal,” said LloydR. Meese, CEO of Wi-Ex. “We are working with top dealers and distributors across Europe to provide the zBoost solution to consumers. With mobile Internet usage becoming mainstream in Europe, our zBoost-ONE UMTS provides consumers with a carrier specific solution that will enable them to enjoy all of the benefits of 3G.”
Recent industry statistics site more than 400 million 3G subscribers worldwide. In addition, according to a recent report by Forrester Research, 13% of Western European consumers now access the Internet on their mobile device and 50 percent know they can use their mobile phone to access the Internet.
Designed to create an indoor zone for 3G data services, the zBoost-ONE UMTS can significantly enhance the throughput of the mobile data, and in some cases allow data to work in areas where data access would otherwise not be available. The zBoost-ONE UMTS supports UMTS data protocols at 2100MHz. 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 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 13 square meters. The zBoost-ONE UMTS is ready to go out of the box with two simple steps including synching the zBoost-ONE to the wireless carrier for their device (datacard, BlackBerry, iPhone, etc) and then finding the best location for the zBoost-ONE. The zBoost-ONE UMTS will be available in early September.
The benefits of the zBoost-ONE include:
- Consists of one base unit with no external aerials
- Dramatically improves data rates
- Improves weak signal locations
- Easy to install – Syncs to your mobile
- Totally wireless operation
- Supports data cards and PDAs
- Low power consumption
- Sleep mode when not in operation
zBoost International
The zBoost International allows multiple users to operate their phones simultaneously (including both data and voice) and is compatible with all major carriers. 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 package includes everything you need: amplifier base unit, power supply, base unit antenna, low-loss SATV coaxial cable (RG6), signal antenna and mounting hardware. The omni-directional signal antenna receives signals from multiple cell towers. The zBoost International will retail for an introductory price of $499.
