Major Network Solution Providers Showcase Option Products at CTIA Wireless 2007


LEUVEN, Belgium, March 27 // -- Option (Euronext: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY), the wireless technology company, today announced that two of the world's largest network solution providers will be demonstrating Option's market-leading wireless broadband solutions at CTIA Wireless.

The network solution providers will be using Option products to highlight the ever faster wireless broadband connectivity available across their latest HSDPA and HSUPA network equipment offerings. Option's HSDPA range now supports download data rates of up to 7.2 Mbps while its HSUPA portfolio is capable of uploading files at speeds of up to 2 Mbps.

Alcatel-Lucent will showcase Option's GT MAX HSUPA and
GlobeSurfer(R) ICON 7.2 in booth 1562, as part of its live HSPA (HSDPA/HSUPA) demonstrations.

Ericsson's demonstrations on booth 3545 will feature the GlobeTrotter HSDPA 7.2 and GlobeSurfer(R) ICON 7.2 for HSDPA and the GlobeTrotter GT MAX HSUPA.

CTIA WIRELESS(R), is one of the world's largest wireless, broadband convergence and mobile computing technology events. Covering the entire industry from network infrastructure to end-user hardware, applications and content, CTIA WIRELESS is expected to attract tens of thousands of visitors from more than 100 countries. The event takes place in Orlando, Florida, between March 27 and 29.

About Option

Option, the wireless technology company, is a leading innovator in the design, development and manufacture of 3G WCDMA (HSPA and UMTS), EDGE, GPRS, GSM and WLAN technology products for wireless connectivity solutions. Option has built up an enviable reputation for creating exciting products that enhance the performance and functionality of wireless communications.

Option's headquarters are in Leuven, Belgium. The company has Research & Development in Leuven, a Software and Applications development centre in Adelsried (Germany), a Wireless Router development centre in Stockholm (Sweden), an ISO 9002 production engineering and logistics facility in Cork, Ireland. Option also has sales & support operations in the US, Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan. For more information please visit www.option.com.

Source: Option

For more information please contact: Douglas Ros, Vice President Business Development, Tel +32-(0)16-317-411, E-mail: d.ros@option.com

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