PCTEL Hires Telecom Executive to Head Business Development; Jim Giacobazzi Joins PCTEL

Business Wire, Sept 8, 2005

CHICAGO -- PCTEL, Inc. (Nasdaq:PCTI), a leader in broadband wireless solutions, recently appointed Jim Giacobazzi as Vice President, Business Development and Strategy. In that capacity, Mr. Giacobazzi will drive global manufacturing and the development of network optimization solutions.

Prior to joining PCTEL, Mr. Giacobazzi held senior positions at Andrew Corporation, Motorola, and Comsat RSI. Giacobazzi is a 20 year wireless communications veteran with deep experience in manufacturing, product design, and marketing. While at Andrew, Giacobazzi had global responsibility for the Base Station Antenna and Microwave Antenna Product Divisions.

"It is great to be part of the PCTEL team," said Giacobazzi. "I'm eager to make contributions to PCTEL's strategy to grow its wireless broadband businesses and to compete globally," added Giacobazzi.

PCTEL recently acquired Sigma Wireless Technologies, a leader in the design and development of remotely-controlled, tiltable antennas for UMTS networks. The acquisition, which was completed in early July, was PCTEL's fifth acquisition in three years. In addition to Sigma Wireless Technologies, PCTEL acquired CyberPixie (2002), Dynamic Telecommunications (2003), Maxrad (2004) and several product lines from Andrew Corporation (2004). The company has grown from less than $1 million in quarterly wireless revenues to just over $18 million last quarter.

"We are pleased to have Jim on board," said Marty Singer, PCTEL's Chairman and CEO. "Jim is a very high quality telecom executive who will help PCTEL move to the next level," added Singer.

About PCTEL

PCTEL, Inc. (Nasdaq:PCTI), is a global leader in wireless broadband solutions. PCTEL's Antenna Products Group (http://antenna.pctel.com) designs, distributes, and supports innovative antenna solutions for public safety applications, unlicensed and licensed wireless broadband, fleet management, network timing, and other GPS applications. PCTEL's Mobility Solutions' (http://mobilitysolutions.pctel.com) software tools provide secure, access independent, remote connectivity to the Internet and VoIP capability for converged handsets. PCTEL's RF Solutions' (http://rfsolutions.pctel.com) portfolio of OEM receivers, receiver based products and interference management solutions are used to measure, monitor and optimize cellular networks.

PCTEL protects its leadership position with a portfolio of more than 130 analog and broadband communications, wireless and antenna patents, issued or pending. The company's products are sold or licensed to wireless carriers, wireless ISPs, distributors, system integrators, wireless test and measurement companies, wireless network equipment and handset manufacturers, PC card manufacturers and government agencies. 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.