YTL Communications, the leading 4G mobile Internet provider in Malaysia,
and GCT®
Semiconductor, a leading designer and supplier of advanced 4G mobile
semiconductor solutions, today announced the launch of a new WiMAX +
HSPA 4G smartphone, Eclipse, enabled by GCT’s WiMAX single-chip
solution, GDM7205. YTL’s converged 4G smartphone Eclipse is making its
debut on YTL’s Yes 4G network today.
YTL’s first converged 4G Android smartphone offers unmatched
communications freedom with superior 4G speed and IP-telephony
capabilities. The Eclipse, which seamlessly switches between WiMAX and
3G/GSM networks, is the first 4G-enabled all-IP phone encompassing VoIP
and messaging, in addition to carrier-grade video conferencing
capabilities.
“This revolutionary device will provide users with amazing
possibilities. Not only does it embody the advanced telephony and high
speed 4G data connectivity our Yes network has to offer, it elegantly
supports legacy 3G/GSM telephony at the same time,” said Wing K. Lee,
Chief Executive Officer of YTL Communications. “The Eclipse stretches
the boundaries of communications and puts our world-class 4G network in
the hands of smartphone users,” he added.
“We’re pleased to continue working closely with our partner YTL to offer
its customers a state-of-the art WiMAX smartphone that provides global
roaming capabilities on 3G and GSM networks,” said Dr. Kyeongho “KH”
Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer of GCT Semiconductor, Inc.
“We continue to deliver innovative solutions for WiMAX technologies, and
are dedicated to providing customers with turnkey market-proven
single-chips with low power consumption, high performance and small form
factor.”
Yes, a brand under YTL Communications, offers the fastest 4G
mobile internet with voice service in Malaysia and is a global
frontrunner in mobile 4G. Yes is the first mobile operator to
bring the worlds of mobile Internet and mobile telephony together in one
service. Launched in November 2010, Yes offers the lowest mobile
rate for both postpaid and prepaid packages in the industry and
currently covers over 70% of the population in Peninsular Malaysia. With
its robust 4G network and a fully-converged mobile service, Yes
is one of the most advanced wireless networks in the world. Yes
was also the winner of the ‘Broadband InfoVision Awards 2011’ under the
‘Best New Service’ category.
GCT’s GDM7205 implements MIMO and all MAC and PHY features. Based on
GCT’s industry-proven CMOS radio frequency (RF) technology, this compact
solution offers a highly integrated, low-power transceiver which
minimizes the number of external RF front-end components. It also
includes a Mobile WiMAX baseband with high performance dual-processors
and an impressive array of peripherals for connectivity. GDM7205
satisfies the high processing demands of multimedia data processing and
wireless connectivity while minimizing power consumption.
About YTL
Yes, a brand under YTL Communications, offers the fastest 4G
mobile internet with voice service in Malaysia. Winner of the ‘Broadband
InfoVision Awards 2011’ under the ‘Best New Service’ category, Yes
is a global frontrunner in mobile 4G and is the first mobile operator to
bring the worlds of mobile internet and voice together in one plan. Yes
offers the lowest mobile rate in the industry and currently covers over
70% of the population of Peninsular Malaysia. With its robust 4G network
and a fully-converged mobile service, Yes is one of the most
advanced wireless networks in the world.
About GCT Semiconductor, Inc.
GCT Semiconductor is a leading fabless designer and supplier of advanced
4G mobile solutions. GCT’s products are system-on-a-chip solutions that
integrate radio frequency, baseband modem and digital signal processing
functions onto a single die for the 4G LTE and WiMAX markets. GCT was
the first to commercialize single-chip solutions for LTE and WiMAX.
GCT’s proprietary technology and system-level expertise enable it to
provide complete 4G platform solutions, which are differentiated by
their small form factors, low power consumption, high performance, high
reliability and cost effectiveness.
CONTACTS :
GCT Semiconductor, Inc.
Alex Sum, +1-408-434-8022
Mobile: +1-408-835-9686
VP Marketing/Business Development
alexsum@gctsemi.com <mailto:alexsum@gctsemi.com> or Simon Lee, +1-408-434-8039 Director of 4G Global Marketing sylee@gctsemi.com <mailto:sylee@gctsemi.com>
or
YTL Communications Sdn Bhd Hasnan Kadir, +603-2027-8888 Corporate Communications hasnan.kadir@ytlcomms.my <mailto:hasnan.kadir@ytlcomms.my>
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