Sprint Certifies AirLinkSprint Certifies AirLink

AirLink's PinPoint X and Raven X have been certified and are commercially available for use on the Sprint Power VisionSM Network

January 23, 2007

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HAYWARD, Calif. -- AirLink Communications, Inc., an industry pioneer and leading provider of fixed and mobile wireless data solutions, today announced that AirLink's PinPoint X and Raven X have become the first ruggedized stand-alone connectivity devices certified and commercially available for use on the Sprint (NYSE:S) Power VisionSM Network. These first-of-a-kind devices support the advanced Sprint network technology Evolution Data Optimized, Revision A (EV-DO Rev. A) and are backwards compatible to work in areas where EV-DO Rev. A coverage is not yet available.

The Raven X and PinPoint X are the first two product installments in AirLink's new X Platform. Both devices offer increased processing power and expanded memory within an enhanced and scalable architecture optimized for current and future 3G wireless networks. As with all of AirLink's always-on, always-aware wireless modems, the X Platform products are powered by AirLink's ALEOS™ technology, the longstanding industry benchmark for reliable and feature-rich embedded intelligence.

The Raven X is a robust communications and networking device designed to deliver reliable connectivity for broadband wireless data and mission critical applications. Its high-speed Ethernet interface and enhanced processing make the Raven X ideally suited for various commercial wireless network connectivity applications. The Raven X has a serial interface as well, to simplify deployments and enable new functionality. Embedded ALEOS technology ensures data session persistence and compatibility with numerous machine communications protocols, making the Raven X equally suited for a long list of remote industrial solutions, including utilities, automation and infrastructure.

The PinPoint X is a compact, intelligent and fully-featured mobile communications platform with multiple peripheral connections including serial, Ethernet and USB. Expanded I/O functionality in a separate connector includes four digital inputs, four analog inputs and two relay outputs unleashing extensive remote instrumentation possibilities. The PinPoint X is compliant with environmental Military Standards for vibration, shock, drop, high and low temperature and humidity. Its high-precision 16-channel GPS receiver coupled with the rich embedded intelligence provided by ALEOS technology make PinPoint X the perfect choice for a broad set of mobile enterprise, public safety, fleet management and AVL solutions.

"In keeping with our reputation as an early adopter of network technology and a history of being first to market, AirLink is thrilled to offer the first stand-alone connectivity devices on the Sprint Power Vision Network," said Justin Schmid, senior vice president of marketing and business development for AirLink Communications. "The X Platform was designed to meet the needs of commercial and industrial applications alike, and our customers can't wait to enhance existing solutions and unlock new applications leveraging the new X Platform products and Sprint's mobile broadband service."

AirLink Communications Inc.

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