Contact Information: For Avanquest Alan Penchansky/Michael Tangeman The Pen Group (305) 529-1944 alan@thepengroup.com For PCD Tiffany Guarnaccia/Joan Cear G.S. Schwartz & Co. Inc. (212) 725-4500 tguarnaccia@schwartz.com
Personal Communications Devices and Cricket Communications Launch the UM185C, CDMA USB Modem
Avanquest Broadband Connectivity Management Solution Provides Automated Sign-On, Text Message Functionality, Data Plan Management Tools on MAC or PC
| Source: The Pen Group
HAUPPAUGE, NY and DENVER, CO--(Marketwire - October 7, 2009) - Personal Communications
Devices, LLC (PCD), today announced the launch of the UM185C, a CDMA 3G USB
modem now available through Cricket Communications. The UM185C will be
embedded with Avanquest's 3G Connection Manager, as a result of a licensing
agreement with PCD and Avanquest Software, a leading global software
developer and publisher.
The UM185C was developed and designed for Cricket Communications by PCD
with Cricket wireless subscribers in mind. The powerful yet pocket-size
UM185C measures 2.8" (h) x 1.3" (w) x 0.6" (d) and weighs only 1.1 ounces.
This CDMA Tri-Band (800/1900/AWS) device offers fast, seamless mobile
Internet connectivity, making downloading, uploading, storing and sending
files a breeze.
The UM185C has 512 Mbit Flash / 256 Mbit RAM memory and has multilingual
(English, Spanish) capability. Compatible with PCs that run Windows®
2000, XP or Vista or Macs that run Mac OS X (10.4.11+) and (10.5+), the
UM185C provides direct access to company networks, email servers and the
Internet.
Avanquest's 3G Connection Manager is embedded in PCD's UM185C USB modem.
The software, which supports both MAC OS and PC, auto-launches a data
connection when the USB device is inserted in the user's laptop and allows
subscribers to effectively manage pre-paid data plans.
Going beyond traditional wireless Internet connectivity, 3G Connection
Manager enables users to send and receive text messages through a text
message inbox by which they can cut, copy, and paste text messages and to
preview or print out the message. Through an easy-to-read Data Connection
Log, the software also enables users to monitor data connections, network
speeds, connection duration and much more. Users can choose an option to
disconnect the Internet connection after a specific amount of time or after
a specific amount of data has been exchanged.
"The UM185C is a perfect fit for on-the-go individuals looking for the
convenience of total wireless connectivity, and more, without hunting for
WiFi," said Philip Christopher, the president and CEO of PCD. "We are
excited to be working with these two industry leaders on this new device
and look forward to bringing more customized devices to market, meeting
both the consumer and the carrier's needs."
"We're extremely excited that PCD has selected us to provide a connectivity
solution that will deliver an optimal broadband wireless data experience to
Cricket's CDMA network subscribers," said David Wright, president of
Avanquest Software's OEM division, headquartered in Denver. "We are pleased
to have the opportunity to help one of the pioneering companies in the
mobility field maintain their long-standing leadership providing
state-of-the-art products and solutions."
The Cricket UM185C modem is available now at Cricket retail stores, through
dealers and online for $139. As part of a limited time introductory offer,
the modem is available for free after an $89 instant savings and $50 Visa
mail-in reward card offer. For more information, please visit
www.mycricket.com.
PCD will be displaying the Cricket UM185C modem during the CTIA Wireless IT
& Entertainment 2009 in San Diego, October 7-9, at PCD's booth (#401).
About PCD
Personal Communications Devices (PCD) is a developer and marketer of
wireless communications devices including handsets, PocketPCs,
Smartphone's, messaging devices and wireless broadband modems to carriers
throughout North and South America. PCD offers branded wireless devices
from leading manufacturers as well as those that are sold under private
carrier labels. Please visit www.pcdphones.com.
About Avanquest Software
Avanquest Software is one of the world's leading software developers and
publishers, with operations on three continents and marketing through
Retail, Corporate, OEM and Direct-to-Consumer channels. With 500 employees
and approximately 150 engineers in Research and Development, the company is
committed to innovation in the design, development and publishing of
easy-to-use and affordable software. Avanquest Software is listed on
Euronext (ISIN FR0004026714) since December 1996. 3G Connection Manager is
part of an existing Avanquest family of advanced technologies designed for
automation of device connectivity on CDMA and GSM networks and to enable
telephony features on either MAC or PC based systems. Avanquest provides
strong user interface technology and customization tools in addition to
offering global software localization and translation experience to adapt
the software to the operator's "look and feel." Additional information at
http://www.avanquest.com or
http://about.avanquest.com.