Pantech Wireless Introduces PX-500

Pantech Wireless Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of South Koreas Pantech Group, announced Wednesday the introduction of the PX-500 mobile broadband connection card in the United States.

The card is certified to operate on the current Sprint Nextel Corp. Power Vision NetworkSM and will support higher data speeds for a mobile DSL-like experience once Sprint makes its advanced mobile broadband services (EV-DO Rev. A) available beginning later this year. Using the cards with compatible laptops, the PX-500 gives customers access to the Internet, including, audio, video and data applications, anywhere the Sprint network is available.

The introduction of the PX-500 highlights our commitment to providing our customers a wide range of mobile technology products at affordable prices, said Mike Cost, COO of Pantech Wireless. The PX-500 is currently among the best-value data card on the market with the capacity to deliver wireless access at broadband-like speeds. This is a must-have tool for anyone on-the-go traveling executives and busy parents alike will appreciate the ease-of-use and range of functionality of the data card.

The mobile broadband platform operates a 3.3V battery and features an embedded dual-band soft flip antenna.

Pantech Wireless Inc. www.pantechusa.com

Sprint Nextel Corp. www.sprint.com