- Expands Product Portfolio to WCDMA/HSPA -

SAN DIEGO, Aug 05, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Axesstel, Inc. (AMEX:AFT), a leader in the design and development of fixed wireless voice and broadband data products, launches the EU230 HSUPA Mini ExpressCard/34 for High-Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) networks. The EU230 Mini Card enables mobile broadband access to advanced HSUPA networks from any device with ExpressCard/34 slot, USB connector, or Wi-Fi capability (using an additional Smart kit), and allows speeds of up to 7.2 megabits per second (Mbps).

"This advanced modem is our first UMTS-based product and is one of the dozen new devices we are launching in 2008," said Clark Hickock, chief executive officer for Axesstel. "The ExpressCard expands our product portfolio beyond 3G to WCDMA/HSPA networks and increases our addressable markets. HSPA technology has a strong momentum right now, and we are targeting markets worldwide where WCDMA/HSPA is deployed. According to GSA, as of July 2008, 3G/WCDMA networks have been rolled out in 94 countries and 35 countries are deploying HSUPA networks, spread on all continents."

"We have engineered the EU230 to address emerging and developed market demands and enable operators to meet strategic objectives. This Mini ExpressCard provides an advanced modem solution and Smart kit gives end-users the convenience of a personal gateway with backup battery support for email or Internet access anytime and anywhere, thereby helping operators increase average revenue per unit from data services," Hickock added.

The EU230 is adaptable to various uses. It works with devices containing ExpressCard/34 Slot type and can connect to standard USB ports with a USB adaptor. An additional Smart kit that includes Wi-Fi and backup battery quickly converts the EU230 to an access point and creates a small hotspot. An embedded antenna supports tri-band UMTS/HSDPA frequencies and features receive diversity for optimized device performance and user experience.

Homologation samples for ExpressCard and USB adaptor will be available in mid-August and homologation samples for Smart kit will be available in late October.