Friday, November 20, 2009

Motorola Acquires RadioFrame Networks� iDEN Business

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) announced the acquisition of RadioFrame Networks� iDEN business. RadioFrame is a provider of lower cost, power efficient iDEN technology. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. RadioFrame Networks� iDEN business will be integrated into Motorola�s Home & Networks Mobility business.

Motorola's proprietary iDEN solution has proven to be an enduring cellular technology due to its innovative and differentiated end-user fast dispatch service and enterprise optimized talk-groups. RadioFrame�s iDEN products will further enhance Motorola's portfolio for multi-channel base stations optimized to support non-contiguous spectrum allocations in the special mobile radio (SMR) business that are especially common outside North America.

For Motorola�s iDEN customers, RadioFrame�s base stations can flexibly manage non-contiguous spectrum channels, and its technology offers a lower cost architecture with a highly efficient use of power amplifiers, a smaller physical footprint and more flexibility in site management. RadioFrame�s iDEN technology also offers lower power consumption, lowering operating expenses.

With this acquisition, Motorola can further enhance its push-to-talk technology roadmap plans for strengthened operational capability, end-user functionality and cost-effective expansion.

About RadioFrame Networks, Inc.

Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA, RadioFrame Networks, Inc. is a leading provider of complete radio access solutions for Tier 1 mobile operators and OEM partners throughout the world. RadioFrame has pioneered the development of pico and femtocell products that are network-friendly and easily deployed plug-and-play solutions at the lowest cost available. For more information, please visit the company's Web site at www.RadioFramenetworks.com.

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