Paragon Wireless Press Release

Paragon Wireless (www.parawireless.com), the leading dual-mode (Cellular/VoWLAN) technology provider to global wireless OEMs, cellular design houses, ISP operators, IP-PBX vendors, and VoIP operators alike, announced the launch of the world’s first SIP-based Windows mobile dual-mode handset at the VON show in Boston.

The hipi-2200 is the next generation in integrated dual-mode handsets. Utilizing Paragon Wireless’ proven VoWLAN/GSM dual-mode voice technology, the hipi-2200 adds the Windows Mobile 5.0® operating system to further expand the usability and functionality of this extremely versatile handset. With the built in support for email, web browsing, the MP3/MP4 player and the camcorder/recorder on a Windows Mobile® platform, users can access the Internet, listen to music and take and review pictures all from one easily carried handset, that also serves as their mobile phone. The 1100mAh Li-ion battery offers users up to 4 hours of talk time or 100 hours of standby time, with both GSM and WiFi radios simultaneously active, making the hipi-2200 the only handset users need to carry.

According to Ilkka Pouttu, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Paragon Wireless, “The hipi-2200 changes the way enterprises — and individuals — communicate with each other. Organizations can immediately measure their ROI, while workers can access all the information they need from one handset. The hipi-2200 joins our product line as a result of our commitment to dual-mode product development, our experience in the handset market, and our continuous improvement to dual-mode technologies such as FMC features, security, power management, roaming, and over-the-air management of handsets. Paragon is able to offer a family of dual-mode handsets which are cost-effective technology leaders,” said Pouttu.

The hipi-2200’s feature-set takes the landscape of handset technology as we know it today, while focusing on high performance and functionality, including:

– OS: Windows Mobile 5.0;
– Support for quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900) and Class-10 GPRS;
– Support for 802.11g WLAN and comprehensive SIP-based VoIP
functionality over WLAN;
– Greater than 4 hour talk time, 3-4 hours for VoIP call and 6-7
hours for GSM;
– Up to 100 hour standby time with both GSM and WLAN radios active;
– Seamless WLAN AP-to-AP roaming in both active talking mode and idle
mode;
– Seamless handover between GSM and VoIP;
– Always-on WLAN and support for seamless handover between WLAN and
GPRS for data applications such as email and internet browsing;
– Comprehensive security support such as VPN, VoIP over VPN, 802.1x,
WPA and WEP;
— For example the hipi-2200 supports logging on to a corporate
internal IP-PBX from a hotspot or home over VPN, essentially
allowing users to take their company phone with them on the
road with the same call features and number;
– Applications including: Internet, MSN, Email, Web Browsers, and
more;
– Full Active Syncing Capabilities with calendar, contacts, email and
other related programs;
– Integrated Windows Media Player.

“The hipi-2200 makes a significant statement to the telecommunications community,” said Jon Arnold, Principal of J Arnold & Associates. “For the first time, mobile workers, organizations and enterprises alike will be able to meet their computing needs in a cost-effective manner. Technology is changing on a daily basis and to be able to have all of the major programming and connectivity options in one dual-mode handset is a tremendous asset,” said Arnold.