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Novatel Wireless’ CDMA2000 1X M2M Module Certified on the Aeris Cellular Network

San Diego, April 15, 2013 — Novatel Wireless, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVTL), a leading provider of intelligent wireless solutions, today announced that it has received technical approval for its machine-to-machine (M2M) CDMA2000® 1X Enabler® HS 3001 module on Aeris Communications’ network.  The Enabler HS 3001 is ideal for markets such as security, alarm, telemetry, asset tracking, POS, mHealth, AVL and AMI/AMR looking for high reliability. The module support CDMA 800 and 1900 MHz and rich on-board N4A™ Communications and Management Software (CMS) agent to provide speedy market introduction of M2M deployments on Aeris’ network. With device and service management on board, Novatel Wireless assists customers with rapid and easy activation, deployment, maintenance and day-to-day operation in one single, robust, secure and scalable platform.

“We have been very pleased with the market share we have garnered since introducing our new CDMA2000 1X M2M module last year,” said Joe Peterson, VP of M2M Sales at Novatel Wireless.”Our sales pipeline continues to grow and we are excited to expand the carrier options for our M2M customers and now offer our 1X module on the Aeris network.”

Aeris Communications, which owns and operates the only cellular network designed and built exclusively for machine-to-machine (M2M) communications commented, “The Novatel Wireless’ M2M embedded module is a superlative product and works seamlessly on our network,” says Mark Cratsenburg, Vice President, Sales & Marketing at Aeris Communications.

With the certification of the Enabler HS 3001 module, a series of related integrated M2M mobile tracking devices from Novatel Wireless are also ready to be deployed on the Aeris Communication network. Cratsenburg continued, “Both the CDMA2000 1X module and Novatel Wireless’ integrated devices have plug-and-play capabilities with easy integration directly with enterprises, OEM and ASPs will provide not only a simple solution but also rapid time to market and fast ROIs for our customers.”

Continuing the proven design of the Enfora Enabler series, the Enabler HS 3001 is a low power platform that delivers small size and industry-leading performance, reliable connectivity, and device intelligence needed for today’s demanding M2M applications. The flexible, modular architecture delivers simpler, faster development and deployment of applications, keeping enterprises connected to business-critical data anywhere, anytime with the following benefits:

  • A common 100-pin connector form factor available across multiple technologies
  • Support of essential features:
    • Voice (Optional)
    • SMS
    • Packet Data TCP/IP and UDP/IP software stack with Packet Assembler Disassembler
    • Compatible footprint across all our modules
    • Dimensions: 28 x 25 x 4.5 mm
    • FOTA enabled
    • Board-to-board RF electrical interface
    • Supports UART and USB interfaces.
    • Optional Integration with CMS solution for quick development and deployment

The Enabler HS 3001 is commercially available today. For more information please visit www.nvtl.com.