Option N.V. (Euronext: OPTI), the wireless technology company, today announced that TMN, Portugal’s leading mobile network operator, has selected Option’s GlobeTrotter FUSION™ as wireless broadband data solution for its mobile business users. TMN will start commercialization of this data card solution under its own brand as of December 2004.
TMN is a subsidiary of the Portugal Telecom Group with over 50% market share in a three mobile operator’s scenario. Betting on the ongoing diversification of solutions tailored to individual and professional needs, TMN makes technological innovation and orientation towards the client drive its overall activity. TMN, which has 2,5G, 3G and Wi-Fi networks in place, has a subscriber base of near 5 million customers. TMN’s mobile business users are increasingly demanding seamless, broadband, wireless access solutions covering at the same time 2,5G, 3G and Wi-Fi networks. In selecting Option’s GlobeTrotter FUSION data card and Option’s Mobility Manager TMN can now provide those mobile users with a fast, simple and secure mobile data solution.
TMN’s choice for Option was inspired by Option’s relentless focus customer needs, its European centric operations, the possibilities of full customization and the breadth of Option’s current and ‘in-development’ product portfolio integrating WLAN/Wi-Fi and broadband mobile access technologies. Option’s capabilities to provide TMN with a tailor-made after-sales support solution further strengthen TMN’s desire to work with Option.
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. Option’s GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager™ software enables users of the card to have fast, simple and easy access to wireless data whilst hiding from the user the complexity of underlying wireless 3G UMTS, GPRS and WLAN technologies.
About Option
Option NV (www.option.com), the wireless technology company, is a leading innovator in the design, development and manufacture of 3G WCDMA (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