PCTEL Unveils Segue Roaming Client Software for PHS and Wi-Fi Networks in Japan; Company Continues to Address Wireless Roaming Challenges with Multimode Client Software

Business Wire, Feb 17, 2003

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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 17, 2003

PCTEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:PCTI), a leading provider of Internet access products and 802.11 mobility software, announced today that it is releasing its regionally-optimized Segue(TM) Roaming Client software which now includes support for Japan's Personal Handyphone System (PHS). PCTEL will demonstrate its new PHS/Wi-Fi Roaming Client at the U.S. Embassy Sponsored Wireless Exhibition in Tokyo, Japan, February 18th and 19th.

PCTEL's Segue(TM) Roaming Client allows 802.11 and PHS wireless carriers in Japan the ability to bundle their PHS and Wi-Fi service offerings to allow subscribers the ability to roam between wireless networks. Segue(TM) Roaming Client provides wireless subscribers with unmatched ease of use, security, and seamless connectivity between wireless networks. The Segue(TM) Roaming Client automatically locates available networks and facilitates the connection to the wireless network of choice.

"We have consistently stated that we will focus on the roaming challenges inherent in WiFi access and the ability to transition to alternative wireless networks such as cellular or PHS," said Marty Singer, PCTEL Chairman and CEO. "We also intend to support all major wireless standards in our Seque(TM) Roaming Client product. This exciting release demonstrates that commitment," added Singer.

ABOUT PCTEL

PCTEL, founded in March 1994, is a leading provider of innovative and cost-effective Internet access solutions. PCTEL's products include analog soft modems, DSP-based modems and WLAN software products (Segue(TM) Product Line) that simplify installation, roaming, Internet access and billing. The company maintains a portfolio of more than 80 analog and broadband communications and wireless patents, issued or pending, including key and essential patents for modem technology. The company's products are sold to PC manufacturers, PC board and card manufacturers, wireless carriers, wireless ISPs, software distributors, and system integrators. PCTEL headquarters are located at 8725 West Higgins Road, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60631. Telephone: 773-243-3000. For more information, please visit our web site at: http://www.pctel.com.

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, these statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding PCTEL's Segue(TM) Roaming Client software product; the potential benefits of Segue(TM) Roaming Client for Japan's Personal Handyphone System and Wi-Fi networks in Japan; and the anticipated functionality of the product. These statements are based on PCTEL's current expectations and anticipated marketing efforts, customer and end-user benefits, and product capabilities may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to the success of marketing, selling and supporting these products and services; potential delays or errors in product and service development; whether such products and services achieve market acceptance; compatibility with the technology of other wireless products and services, including, but not limited to, the products and services offered by competitors and potential competitors; and PCTEL 's ability to accurately forecast customer requirements. These risks and uncertainties and others that relate to PCTEL's business, financial condition and future operating results, including, but not limited to, those detailed from time to time in PCTEL's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, can affect actual results. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and PCTEL disclaims any obligation to update or revise the information contained in any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.