Powerwave Optimizes Next-Generation Antenna Family for Emerging Wireless Markets

GSMA Mobile World Congress 2010, Booth 8b109 – Demonstrating its commitment to support wireless across all corners of the globe, Powerwave Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:PWAV), a global leader in end-to-end wireless coverage and capacity solutions, today announced it has optimized its antenna product line to address the needs of emerging wireless markets and help bridge the digital divide.

Globally, the number of mobile subscribers is expected to climb to 5 billion by 2015, and a large proportion of those new users will be in developing nations and/or in rural areas with little to no existing infrastructure. A wide range of wireless protocols – from GPRS to WiMAX – are being leveraged as wireless networks in emerging markets begin to take shape. However, the key criteria they all share is the need for reliable, cost-effective wireless infrastructure.

"There is great potential for mobile broadband to become a viable fixed-line alternative in emerging markets, but also great challenge for operators to build and run highly efficient networks to counteract lower Average Revenue Per User,” said Khurram P. Sheikh, chief product and development officer, Powerwave Technologies, Inc. "Offering high efficiency – as much as one dB in gain above competing offerings – and remote electrical tilt functionality, Powerwave antenna offerings are ideal for emerging markets, enabling operators to cover more range with less network downtime and financial burden.”

Antennas to Cover All Frequencies

Building on the company’s existing family of single-and dual-band antennas, Powerwave’s optimized antennas offer high efficiency, low interference and superior gain per length, enabling operators to quickly and cost-effectively deploy new services leveraging frequencies in all major frequency bands: 700/800/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 MHz.

Powerwave antenna options include fixed electrical tilt support, as well as remote electrical tilt functionality under one antenna radome. Further setting Powerwave antennas apart are the products’ ability to provide consistent performance across frequency bands and down tilts via Powerwave’s patented Aperture Coupled Patch technology, which ensures consistent performance over the entire band and the elimination of dead zones. This also translates to reduced total cost of ownership as operators can cover more area with fewer cell sites. The Aperture Coupled Patch also offers superior azimuth tracking, translating into less optimization needed by the network.

Aside from high efficiency, Powerwave antennas also boast superior upper side lobe suppression for reduced site-to-site interference – a critical requirement for 4G networks – as well as an advanced design that enables operators to boost capacity by reusing frequencies at adjacent sites.

For more information about Powerwave antennas, please download the brochure at http://www.powerwave.com/brochures.asp, or for more information about Powerwave’s Coverage Systems solutions, please visit: http://www.powerwave.com/coveragesolutions.asp.

About Powerwave Technologies

A global leader in end-to-end wireless coverage and capacity solutions, Powerwave Technologies, Inc. offers cutting edge wireless infrastructure to address the demands of enterprise and commercial customers. Powerwave offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, including Antennas, Base Station Solutions and Coverage Solutions. Powerwave’s product line supports all wireless network protocols and frequencies including Next Generation Networks in 4G technology such as WiMAX and LTE. Powerwave solutions, products and services also help wireless operators and OEMs reduce capital and operating expenses, speed rollout of services, improve coverage and capacity, and reduce environmental impact. For more information, visit us at www.powerwave.com. Powerwave, Powerwave Technologies and the Powerwave logo are registered trademarks of Powerwave Technologies, Inc.