Leuven – Belgium, February 14 2005 – Option N.V. (Euronext: OPTI, OPIN.BR), the wireless technology company, today announced that Telenor Nordic has chosen the GlobeTrotter FUSION™ as the new data card to extend their broadband wireless data solutions in their Norwegian homemarket The data card is sold as a Telenor branded solution called “Mobilt Kontor”.
Telenor (Oslo:TEL; NASDAQ: TELN) is the largest provider of telecommunications services in Norway and serves a customer base of over 2,5 million users which equals a market share of 56%. The company operates 2.5 G, 3G and WLAN/Wi-Fi networks. In selecting Option’s GlobeTrotter FUSION™ data card Telenor can provide its users with a fast and simple to use mobile data solution across all mobile networks.
Telenor’s choice for Option was inspired by Option’s market leadership in delivering world-class broadband wireless data solutions, it’s relentless focus on meeting the customer specific requirements and the uniqueness of the GlobeTrotter FUSIONTM integrating 3G/GPRS and WLAN access technologies in one data card.
On a 3G network the GlobeTrotter FUSION™ enables broadband connection to the internet at data speeds of up to 384kbps. Move into a range of public WiFi hotspot, the corporate WLAN or your home wireless network and the GlobeTrotter FUSION™ provides connection at speeds up to 54Mbps. In areas where 3G or WiFi services are not available GlobeTrotter FUSION™ still ensures reliable and secure data connection over the widely available GPRS services.
About Option
Option NV (www.option.com), the wireless technology company, is a leading innovator in the design, development and manufacture of 3G WCDMA (HSDPA and UMTS), EDGE, GPRS, GSM and WLAN technology products for wireless connectivity solutions. Option has built up an enviable reputation for creating exciting products that enhance the performance and functionality of wireless communications. Option’s headquarters are in Leuven, Belgium. The company has Research & Development in Leuven, a Software and Applications development centre in Adelsried (Germany) and an ISO 9002 production engineering and logistics facility in Cork, Ireland.
For more information please contact:
Douglas Ros, Vice President Business Development & Marketing
Tel +32 (0)16 317 411
E-mail: d.ros@option.com
Frederic Convent, CFO and General Counsel
Tel + 32 (0) 16 317 411
E-mail: investor@option.com