2006 Press Releases

Taiwan Oct. 12th, 2006 – Accton Technology Corporation (TAIEX: 2345), the global premier provider of networking and communications equipment, today announced the launch of its first wireless broadband modem for operators that are deploying WiMAX networks in the popular 2 and 3 GHz frequency bands. This brand new series of self-installable CPEs, the WI2400 for operation in the 2 GHz band and the WI3400 for operation in the 3 GHz band, are based on Beceem's industry leading MS120 Mobile WiMAX chipset.
The CPEs are equipped with two detachable Omni antennas and one optional external antenna. They are easy to install and allow service providers to address the needs of the fast growing wireless broadband market“Beceem is the leading provider of IEEE 802.16e Mobile WiMAX chipsets and technology. Accton is very happy to have Beceem Communications as its partner for WiMAX solutions, which are fully compliant with the WiMAX forum profile requirements. Utilizing our superior design capabilities in data networking, wireless, and home gateways as well as our proven low cost, high volume manufacturing capabilities, the WI2400 and WI3400 are setting the benchmark for cost effective high performance CPEs” said Cashew Chen, Vice President of Accton Technology.

According to a recent WiMAX market report, global WiMAX infrastructure spending will rise from $655M in 2006 to more than $7B in 2009.Operators of WiMAX network in urban and suburban areas need cost effective, self-installable WiMAX devices to accelerate subscriber adoption. This low cost WiMAX CPE, provided by Accton, is a key enabler for the mass deployment of WiMAX networks globally, especially in emerging markets like India, Pakistan, Southeast Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

About Accton Technology Corporation
Accton Technology Corporation (TAIEX: 2345) is a global premier provider of networking and communications solutions for top tier networking, computer, and telecommunications vendors. Leveraging its advanced software applications and state-of-the-art ASIC, Accton collaborates with its strategic partners to design, develop and manufacture innovative, leading-edge technologies. The company’s constantly-evolving core technology, highly-qualified employees and aggressive cost engineering make it possible for Accton to deliver superior products that are as affordable as they are robust. For more information about Accton and its subsidiaries, visit www.accton.com.