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GLOBETROTTER HITS THE STREETS
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FOR RELEASE: THURSDAY
2ND MAY 2002
LEUVEN, BELGIUM –Option (NASDAQ Europe: OPIN) today
announced that it started web-sales of its GlobeTrotter
Tri-band GPRS PC Card. Customers can now simply access
the Option e-shop on www.option.com
and click on the “Buy GlobeTrotter now” button.
GlobeTrotter offers the wireless user Internet access
at speeds averaging 56Kbps using GPRS technology that
is now operational on nearly all major GSM networks including
the USA. As well as providing high speed wireless Internet
access the GlobeTrotter PC Card may be used for voice
and SMS in the same way as with a standard mobile phone.
With the advent of GPRS, network providers are rapidly
changing their business models to include new Internet
based data services. The hitherto classic voice centric
GSM operator has metamorphosed into the role of an ISP
(Internet Service Provider) and ASP (Access Service Provider)
offering these services to the new breed of mobile professional.
“Today’s mobile professional needs a product
that is able to roam across any of the GSM or GPRS networks
whether in Europe, Asia or the United States. GlobeTrotter
is designed to meet these requirements” said Douglas
Ros, Vice President Sales & Marketing for Option.
“We are promoting the international language version
of GlobeTrotter at the introductory web-price of €399
($359) including voice headset and world-wide delivery.
The international version of GlobeTrotter supports English,
French, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese
languages. To aid in the decision to purchase buyers can
also cross check the world-wide list of GSM/GPRS networks
on which Option has tested GlobeTrotter.
Other wireless Internet products from Option include the
Compaq iPAQ Wireless Expansion pack for GSM/GPRS networks
that is now widely available through Compaq’s agents
and distribution outlets.
About Option – “Wireless
Technology” – NASDAQ Europe: OPIN
Option is the leading innovator in wireless communications.
The company designs, develops and manufactures a family
of products for wireless solutions. Option has built up
an enviable reputation for creating exciting new products
that enhance the performance and functionality of wireless
communications. Option’s headquarters are in Leuven,
Belgium. The company has R&D centers in Leuven, Cambridge
(UK) and Adelsried (Germany) and a production engineering
facility in Cork, Ireland.
More information can be found at www.option.com
Laurent De Hauwere
Option
+32 (0)16 317 411 (office)
+32 (486) 20 20 20 (wireless)
ldh@option.com
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