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Powerwave Showcases 3G Product Line at 3G World Congress, Asia's Leading Mobile and Wireless Business Event

Posted on: Wednesday, 16 November 2005, 09:00 CST

Powerwave Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PWAV), a global supplier of wireless infrastructure solutions, today announced it will showcase its 3G product line at 3G World Congress, the premier event in Asia for the global mobile and wireless industry. More than 150 manufacturers, suppliers, and telecom operators will gather at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre to exhibit the latest in wireless infrastructure; mobile and wireless devices; wireless services; semiconductors, test and measurement equipment; and, consumer and business software applications.

During the 3G Congress, Ronald J. Buschur, Powerwave's CEO, will speak on "Cost-Effective Strategies and Solutions to Increase the Coverage and Capacity of 3G and Broadband Wireless Networks" as part of the Keynote Plenary Session on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 11:30 am.

Powerwave will also showcase its next-generation 3G wireless communications solutions including Base Station Antennas; Remote Electrical Tilt (RET) Modules; Clean Site(TM) Antennas; Tower Mounted Amplifiers (TMAs); Multi Carrier Power Amplifiers (MCPAs); Indoor and Outdoor Distributed Antenna Systems; Repeaters; and, NetWay Manager(TM) Software.

According to a January 2005 statement by the UMTS Forum, global subscriptions to 3G/UMTS networks at the beginning of 2005 had already reached 16 million on more than 60 networks - a dramatic increase since the 10 million-customer milestone was passed in September 2004. In 2003, the group predicted that the Asia Pacific region will lead the world in generating revenues from 3G wireless data services, with the region as a whole expected to exceed 700 million mobile data subscribers in 2010, with approximately half of these subscribers (320 million) coming from China.

"As Powerwave continues to strengthen its position in Asia and around the world as the premier global source for end-to-end wireless infrastructure solutions, we are leading the industry in bringing new technologies to market, such as 3G, that enable our operator and OEM customers to build the next-generation wireless systems that are reliable," said Buschur, president and chief executive officer, Powerwave Technologies.

The 3G World Congress is organized by the Hong Kong-based Institute for International Research. Supporting associations for the 2005 Congress include CDMA Development Group, TD-SCDMA Forum, UMTS Forum, 3G Association, 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), Global Billing Association, Global Mobile Suppliers Association, International 450 Association, IPv6 Forum, Liberty Alliance Project, Mobile Entertainment Forum, Mobile Payment Forum, SIP Center, SIP Forum, WiMAX Forum, China Communication Standards Association (CCSA), China Institute of Communication, Hong Kong Wireless Technology Industry Association, Internet & Telecom Council of Hong Kong and San Diego Telecom Council.

About Powerwave Technologies

Powerwave Technologies is a global supplier of end-to-end wireless solutions for wireless communications networks. Powerwave designs, manufactures and markets antennas, boosters, combiners, filters, repeaters, multi-carrier RF power amplifiers, tower-mounted amplifiers and advanced coverage solutions, all for use in public safety, cellular, PCS and 3G networks throughout the world. Corporate headquarters are located at 1801 E. St. Andrew Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705. Telephone: 714-466-1000. For more information on advanced wireless coverage and capacity solutions, call 888-PWR-WAVE (797-9283) or visit www.powerwave.com. Powerwave, Powerwave Technologies and the Powerwave logo are registered trademarks of Powerwave Technologies Inc.

Source: Business Wire

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