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PCTEL, Inc. (Nasdaq:PCTI), a leader in wireless broadband solutions, announced today that it had reached agreement with UTStarcom and ARRIS (Nasdaq:ARRS) to develop and supply its VoIP-enabled Roaming Client. The customized Roaming Client will be offered as part of a Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC) solution. The PCTEL Roaming Client Software, together with UTStarcom�s Continuity� FMC Feature Server and the ARRIS Mobility Application Server, enables the quadruple play for carriers and cable Multi-System Operators (MSOs) worldwide. The joint solution positions carriers to offer seamless roaming between their cellular and Wi-Fi connections using a single number. UTStarcom and ARRIS provide comprehensive broadband data, voice, and entertainment solutions to mobile and fixed-line providers and cable operators in both emerging and established markets. �Although we have been quite active worldwide with our scanning and antenna products, this represents our most important effort to date with respect to penetrating new markets with our software solutions,� said Marty Singer, Chairman and CEO of PCTEL, Inc. �The relationship with UTStarcom and ARRIS underscore our efforts to build momentum for our client solutions in the exciting �quadruple play� market,� added Singer. PCTEL demonstrated its IMS enabled Roaming Client at both the 3GSM and CTIA exhibits earlier this year. The application enables �in call� hand-off between a VoIP network and both CDMA and GSM cellular networks. The products were highlighted on CNBC�s Street Signs program in a special segment on the growing FMC market. About ARRIS ARRIS provides broadband local access networks with innovative, best-in- class video, high-speed data and telephony systems for the delivery of voice, video and data to the home and business. ARRIS complete solutions enhance the reliability and value of converged services from the network to the subscriber. Headquartered in Suwanee, Georgia, USA, ARRIS has R&D centers in Suwanee, GA, Chicago, IL and Cork, Ireland and support and sales offices throughout the world. Information about ARRIS products and services can be found at www.arrisi.com. About UTStarcom, Inc. UTStarcom is a global leader in IP-based, end-to-end networking solutions and international service and support. The company sells its broadband, wireless, and handset solutions to operators in both emerging and established telecommunications markets around the world. UTStarcom enables its customers to rapidly deploy revenue-generating access services using their existing infrastructure, while providing a migration path to cost-efficient, end-to-end IP networks. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Alameda, California, the company has research and design operations in the United States, Canada, China, Korea and India. UTStarcom is a FORTUNE 1000 company. For more information about UTStarcom, visit the company�s Web site at www.utstar.com. Forward Looking Statements Regarding UTStarcom, Inc. This release includes forward-looking statements by or about UTStarcom, including the foregoing statements regarding the anticipated results of the agreement between PCTEL, ARRIS and UTStarcom and the anticipated functionality of their joint solution. These statements are forward-looking in nature and subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. These risk factors include rapidly changing technology, the changing nature of global telecommunications markets, the termination of contracts and/or strategic relationships, the direction and results of future research and development efforts, evolving product and applications standards, reduction or delays in system deployments, product transitions, potential non-realization of backlog, changes in demand for and acceptance of UTStarcom�s products, general adverse economic conditions, and trends and uncertainties such as changes in government regulation and licensing requirements. UTStarcom also refers readers to the risk factors identified in its latest Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. About PCTEL PCTEL, Inc. (Nasdaq:PCTI), which is headquartered in Chicago, is a global leader in wireless broadband solutions. The company�s Broadband Technology Group (BTG) includes the Antenna Products Group and the RF Solutions Group. PCTEL's Antenna Products Group (http://antenna.pctel.com) designs, distributes, and supports innovative antenna solutions for public safety applications, unlicensed and licensed wireless broadband, fleet management, network timing, and other GPS applications. PCTEL's RF Solutions' (http://rfsolutions.pctel.com) portfolio of OEM receivers, receiver based products and interference management solutions are used to measure, monitor and optimize cellular networks. PCTEL's Mobility Solutions' (http://mobilitysolutions.pctel.com) software tools provide secure, access independent, remote connectivity to the Internet and IMS services for converged handsets. The company's products are sold or licensed to wireless carriers, wireless ISPs, distributors, system integrators, wireless test and measurement companies, wireless network equipment, handset manufacturers, and government agencies. PCTEL protects its technology with a strong intellectual property portfolio and broad cross-licensing agreements. For more information, please visit the company�s web site at: http://www.pctel.com. PCTEL SAFE HARBOR This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, these forward looking statements include, statements regarding the potential benefits resulting from use of quadruple play by carriers and cable operators worldwide, to offer seamless roaming between their cellular and Wi-Fi connections using a single number. These statements are based on PCTEL's anticipated marketing benefits and actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the success at marketing, selling and supporting this product; whether such product achieves market acceptance; competition from other providers; and pricing uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties and others that relate to PCTEL's business, including but not limited to those detailed from time to time in PCTEL's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, can affect actual results. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and PCTEL disclaims any obligation to update or revise the information contained in any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. PCTEL, Inc. (Nasdaq:PCTI), a leader in wireless broadband solutions, announced today that it had reached agreement with UTStarcom and ARRIS (Nasdaq:ARRS) to develop and supply its VoIP-enabled Roaming Client. The customized Roaming Client will be offered as part of a Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC) solution. The PCTEL Roaming Client Software, together with UTStarcom's Continuity(TM) FMC Feature Server and the ARRIS Mobility Application Server, enables the quadruple play for carriers and cable Multi-System Operators (MSOs) worldwide. The joint solution positions carriers to offer seamless roaming between their cellular and Wi-Fi connections using a single number. UTStarcom and ARRIS provide comprehensive broadband data, voice, and entertainment solutions to mobile and fixed-line providers and cable operators in both emerging and established markets. "Although we have been quite active worldwide with our scanning and antenna products, this represents our most important effort to date with respect to penetrating new markets with our software solutions," said Marty Singer, Chairman and CEO of PCTEL, Inc. "The relationship with UTStarcom and ARRIS underscore our efforts to build momentum for our client solutions in the exciting 'quadruple play' market," added Singer. PCTEL demonstrated its IMS enabled Roaming Client at both the 3GSM and CTIA exhibits earlier this year. The application enables "in call" hand-off between a VoIP network and both CDMA and GSM cellular networks. The products were highlighted on CNBC's Street Signs program in a special segment on the growing FMC market. About ARRIS ARRIS provides broadband local access networks with innovative, best-in- class video, high-speed data and telephony systems for the delivery of voice, video and data to the home and business. ARRIS complete solutions enhance the reliability and value of converged services from the network to the subscriber. Headquartered in Suwanee, Georgia, USA, ARRIS has R&D centers in Suwanee, GA, Chicago, IL and Cork, Ireland and support and sales offices throughout the world. Information about ARRIS products and services can be found at www.arrisi.com. About UTStarcom, Inc. UTStarcom is a global leader in IP-based, end-to-end networking solutions and international service and support. The company sells its broadband, wireless, and handset solutions to operators in both emerging and established telecommunications markets around the world. UTStarcom enables its customers to rapidly deploy revenue-generating access services using their existing infrastructure, while providing a migration path to cost-efficient, end-to-end IP networks. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Alameda, California, the company has research and design operations in the United States, Canada, China, Korea and India. UTStarcom is a FORTUNE 1000 company. For more information about UTStarcom, visit the company's Web site at www.utstar.com. Forward Looking Statements Regarding UTStarcom, Inc. This release includes forward-looking statements by or about UTStarcom, including the foregoing statements regarding the anticipated results of the agreement between PCTEL, ARRIS and UTStarcom and the anticipated functionality of their joint solution. These statements are forward-looking in nature and subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. These risk factors include rapidly changing technology, the changing nature of global telecommunications markets, the termination of contracts and/or strategic relationships, the direction and results of future research and development efforts, evolving product and applications standards, reduction or delays in system deployments, product transitions, potential non-realization of backlog, changes in demand for and acceptance of UTStarcom's products, general adverse economic conditions, and trends and uncertainties such as changes in government regulation and licensing requirements. UTStarcom also refers readers to the risk factors identified in its latest Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. About PCTEL PCTEL, Inc. (Nasdaq:PCTI), which is headquartered in Chicago, is a global leader in wireless broadband solutions. The company's Broadband Technology Group (BTG) includes the Antenna Products Group and the RF Solutions Group. PCTEL's Antenna Products Group (http://antenna.pctel.com) designs, distributes, and supports innovative antenna solutions for public safety applications, unlicensed and licensed wireless broadband, fleet management, network timing, and other GPS applications. PCTEL's RF Solutions' (http://rfsolutions.pctel.com) portfolio of OEM receivers, receiver based products and interference management solutions are used to measure, monitor and optimize cellular networks. PCTEL's Mobility Solutions' (http://mobilitysolutions.pctel.com) software tools provide secure, access independent, remote connectivity to the Internet and IMS services for converged handsets. The company's products are sold or licensed to wireless carriers, wireless ISPs, distributors, system integrators, wireless test and measurement companies, wireless network equipment, handset manufacturers, and government agencies. PCTEL protects its technology with a strong intellectual property portfolio and broad cross-licensing agreements. For more information, please visit the company's web site at: http://www.pctel.com. PCTEL SAFE HARBOR This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, these forward looking statements include, statements regarding the potential benefits resulting from use of quadruple play by carriers and cable operators worldwide, to offer seamless roaming between their cellular and Wi-Fi connections using a single number. These statements are based on PCTEL's anticipated marketing benefits and actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the success at marketing, selling and supporting this product; whether such product achieves market acceptance; competition from other providers; and pricing uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties and others that relate to PCTEL's business, including but not limited to those detailed from time to time in PCTEL's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, can affect actual results. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and PCTEL disclaims any obligation to update or revise the information contained in any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.