Velocita Wireless Increases Network Capacity in Seattle to Support Growing Emerald City User Demands

To meet increased user demands for its wireless data communications services, Velocita Wireless, LP, a leading provider of wireless data connectivity ...

WOODBRIDGE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 2005--To meet increased user demands for its wireless data communications services, Velocita Wireless, L.P., a leading provider of wireless data connectivity for mission-critical applications, has completed deployment of additional wireless base stations in the Seattle, Washington area. The base stations will augment Velocita's existing network footprint in the emerald city to support increasing capacity and coverage requirements of new and existing users.

"Deployment of these base stations dovetails with Velocita's on-going network expansion strategy of delivering greater coverage, capacity and enhanced service as our clients' business requirements change," said Craig Gosselin, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer at Velocita Wireless. "Providing customers with a superior wireless data experience, regardless of region, remains our top priority."

From wireless email and messaging to alarm monitoring and vending applications, lighting & utility control, vehicle tracking, remote engine diagnostics, and point of sale, Velocita Wireless remains the network provider of choice for mission-critical wireless applications. The Velocita network utilizes Mobitex technology which is currently operating in more than 32 public/private networks in 23 countries with millions of users and Mobitex-enabled devices. Specifically designed and built for data communications - not voice - the Velocita Wireless network continues to enjoy broad marketplace acceptance due to its nationwide coverage, low latency and high reliability.

About Velocita Wireless, L. P.

Headquartered in Woodbridge, New Jersey, Velocita Wireless is dedicated to providing premier wireless data products and services for enterprises and governmental organizations deploying mission-critical wireless email, messaging, machine-to-machine, automated vehicle location, point-of-sale and field force automation applications. For over a decade, Velocita has provided direct and wholesale wireless data connectivity through its national packet data network to over 400 Fortune 1000 companies, 50 government organizations and numerous BlackBerry users, nationwide.

Today, Velocita's network covers 93% of the U.S. business population in 492 metropolitan areas and 130 airports and is the standard by which all other wireless data networks are measured. Through hurricanes and disasters, the Northeast blackout and the events of September 11, the network provider that keeps on working and keeps companies connected and communicating is Velocita Wireless. For additional information, please visit www.velocitawireless.com.

Velocita Wireless is a trademark of Velocita Wireless, L.P. BlackBerry is a trademark of Research in Motion Limited.

Contacts

Velocita Wireless Bill Pankracij, 732-602-5216 Bill.Pankracij@velocitawireless.com

Source: Business Wire (press release) - San Francisco,CA,USA