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LGC Wireless and Telestone Technologies Sign OEM Agreement in
Mainland China
Deal Makes LGC Products Leading In-Building Solutions
for Top Supplier to China's Largest Wireless Carriers
SAN JOSE, CA, September 18, 2006—LGC Wireless, the leader
in advanced in-building wireless systems, today announced that
it has signed an OEM agreement to supply its in-building wireless
systems to Telestone Technologies Corporation (AMEX:TST), one of
the principal suppliers to China Mobile and China Unicom, which
are the two largest wireless telephone companies in mainland China.
The agreement follows an aggressive trial program conducted in
24 provinces in mainland China, followed by significant purchase
commitments by Telestone with an initial purchase of LGC equipment
valued at $1.6 million. Under the agreement, Telestone will become
LGC Wireless' only PRC-based reseller in the People's Republic
of China.
China is the world's largest cellular services market with more
than 500 million users projected by 2007, according to Nokia China.
While growth in 2G wireless systems continues, China will soon
be aggressively deploying 3G wireless solutions that are expected
to further accelerate subscription rates.
"When 3G networks begin construction in the PRC, we plan
to offer our customers the most advanced in-building cellular systems
in China," said Han Daqing, CEO of Telestone Technologies
Corporation. "In our testing, LGC Wireless products delivered
superior signal quality and performance, and will allow our customers
to rapidly and cost-effectively upgrade their 2G networks to 3G.
LGC's products are one of the key parts in our technology solutions,
which I believe will greatly increase Telestone's market share
once 3G is deployed."
With high, uniform coverage at every antenna point, LGC's InterReach
Unison and Fusion products offer best-in-class coverage, while
their dual-star active architecture delivers end-to-end management
and cost-effective scalability to support advanced wireless services
in facilities of any size.
"Telestone has very strong relationships as a supplier to
China's largest wireless carriers," said Ian Sugarbroad, CEO
of LGC Wireless. "We believe this agreement will add significantly
to our presence in Asia and will enable the vital indoor cellular
coverage that Chinese customers will demand for their 2G and 3G
services."
About Telestone Technologies Corporation
Telestone provides wireless communications coverage solutions
primarily in the People's Republic of China. These solutions include
products such as repeaters, antennas and radio accessories. In
addition, the Company provides services that include project design,
project management, installation, maintenance and other after-sales
services. Telestone Technologies currently has approximately 414
employees. Additional information on the Company can be found at
www.telestonecorp.com.
About LGC Wireless
With more than 5,500 deployments worldwide, LGC Wireless is the
leader in extending scalable, high-performance wireless coverage
inside buildings and public facilities. LGC's products offer low-cost
installation, end-to-end monitoring and management, and easy integration
of emerging wireless technologies. LGC Wireless is based in San
Jose, California USA and is privately held. For more information,
please visit www.lgcwireless.com.
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