SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 14 --PRNewswire--AsiaNet/InfoQuest JARING Launches Wireless Broadband Service Powered by the SOMAport(TM) 300 SOMA Networks, Inc., a leading provider of last-mile broadband wireless access technology delivering multi-megabit broadband access and superior voice services, today announced commercial availability of the SOMAport(TM) 300 wireless broadband gateway device in the Asia Pacific region. Featuring fully integrated voice, multi-megabit broadband access, and future WiFi capabilities, the SOMAport 300 is the industry's first self-provisioning broadband wireless access device that can deliver voice and advanced services over broadband wireless technology in one compact and elegantly designed gateway product. JARING, Malaysia's leading unified communications service provider, is using the SOMAport 300 to power its new wireless broadband system. Malaysia is the first Asian country to enjoy the benefits of the new SOMAport 300. The SOMAport 300 has been successfully tested by several leading service providers in North America, Asia, the Pacific, Europe, and the Caribbean which have deployed SOMA Networks' solution using a variety of licensed frequency bands including 1.9 GHz, 2.3 GHz, and 2.6 GHz. Carriers were most impressed with the true non-line of sight (NLOS) and self-provisioning capabilities of the wireless broadband gateway platform, particularly for voice services that can be notoriously difficult to provision. The intelligent device enables service providers to offer tiered broadband speeds and telephone service options, without the need for technician visits, special wiring, or externally mounted antenna. "The SOMAport 300 represents a one-stop solution for our customers to quickly connect to voice and broadband data services," said Dr. Mohamed Bin Awang Lah, chief executive officer of JARING. "It will allow JARING to help achieve Malaysia's objective of increasing voice and broadband data penetration and become one of Asia's leading telecommunication markets." "The SOMAport 300 was designed to allow communication providers to meet numerous service requirements with one flexible, NLOS gateway device that can outperform anything on the market today," said Greg Caltabiano, chief operating officer of SOMA Networks. "By deploying the SOMAport 300 on their new broadband wireless network, JARING now has the ability to offer advanced services that will drive customer demand and retention, as well as create new revenue streams. We are honored to be working with a market pioneer like JARING to address the large broadband market opportunity in Malaysia." The SOMAport 300 wireless broadband gateway is an easy-to-use device that offers multiple services in one small product. The wireless broadband gateway device can be installed and provisioned within minutes with simple online activation. It provides connectivity to a wide range of communications and computing devices via Ethernet and USB interfaces. In addition, built-in WiFi/802.11 access points will be available in future releases of the SOMAport product line. The SOMAport 300 is one component of the SoftAir(TM) system, offering superior applications performance by leveraging 3G standards-based technology. The NLOS, self-directing antenna enables the convenience of a portable gateway. Subscribers are free to move the device between home and office, or any other location within the carrier's coverage area, and receive superior in-building coverage. About SOMA Networks Integrating the latest advances in wireless broadband, distributed computing, and Internet technologies, SOMA Networks offers the industry's leading "last-mile" wireless broadband system. With the SOMA(TM) solution, service providers can quickly and profitably roll out a feature-rich package of broadband Internet access and voice service to the residential and small-office market. Key advantages of the SOMA solution include its large cell size for quick and inexpensive market entry, multi-megabit data rates, voice capabilities, non-line-of-sight access enabling self-installation of the SOMAport(TM) subscriber terminals, and simple subscriber self-activation of services via the Internet or telephone. For more information, visit our website at http://www.somanetworks.com. SOURCE SOMA Networks, Inc. CONTACT: Adrienne Low, Media Relations of SOMA Networks, +1-415-882-6524, [email protected] Web site: http://www.somanetworks.com --Distributed by AsiaNet (www.asianetnews.net)--