Wave Issue 0352 02/27/04 Article 1-01

*** Multi-Tech Announces External Cellular Wireless USB Modem
(February 23)

Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. announced an external USB version of its
cellular wireless modem in both GSM/GPRS and CDMA technologies used to
communicate data, voice, and fax over cellular communications networks.

The new modems offer standards-based multi-band GSM/GPRS Class 10 and
CDMA2000 1xRTT capabilities. These ready-to-deploy, standalone modems
allow developers to add wireless communications to products.

The USB MultiModem MTCBA-G-UFx units are GSM models suitable for
deployment anywhere in the world. The USB MultiModem MTCBA-C-UNx units
are CDMA models provisioned for the specific carrier network on which
they will be deployed. The modems are expected to start shipping in the
second quarter of 2004.

The MultiModem GSM/GPRS and CDMA stand-alone products have water
resistant, industrial chassis design with USB 1.0 Voice/Data interface
connector, and SMA antenna connector.

Six LEDs provide operational status indicating power, network status,
and four LEDs for serial port activity.

www.multitech.com