NextWave Wireless and EB Collaborate to Develop Innovative Mobile WiMAX Handset Reference Design

SAN DIEGO & OULUNSALO, Finland, (BUSINESS WIRE) – NextWave Wireless Inc. (NASDAQ: WAVE), a global provider of mobile multimedia and wireless broadband technologies and EB (OMX: EBG1V), a technology powerhouse with more than 20 years experience in solutions for wireless and automotive industries, have decided to collaborate to bring one of the first commercial mobile WiMAX handset reference designs to the global market for wide-scale deployment. The device will debut next week at the 2008 GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

EB and NextWave Wireless have developed a complete reference design based on NextWave Wireless’ first-generation WiMAX chipset. Together, EB and NextWave Wireless will provide wireless device manufacturers the opportunity to bring mobile WiMAX products to market faster, and with lower development costs.

Core to this cooperation are innovations such as cutting-edge 4G wireless silicon from NextWave, and compact handset form-factor and unique reference design integration expertise from EB. This synergy enables rich capabilities, including carrier-grade VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) and high-speed multimedia services on a consumer-friendly device.

“Through our collaboration, NextWave Wireless has successfully demonstrated VoIP calling over mobile WiMAX in a handset form-factor,” said Arto Pietila, executive vice president, EB Mobile Terminal Solutions. “This project demonstrates EB’s ability to turn next-generation wireless technologies into enriching end-user experiences.”

As the main platform integrator, EB’s role includes platform specification, hardware development, form-factor mechanical design, antennae specification, software configuration and integration of 3rd party components. EB’s end-to-end expertise in mobile WiMAX, from network elements to handsets and air-interface testing, makes EB the ideal development partner within the industry.