PCTEL Announces the Addition of the Gflex™ Scanning Receiver to Marubun’s Product Portfolio

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PCTEL (PCTI), a leader in wireless technology, announced that Marubun, its Master Distributor in Japan, has added the Gflex™ scanning receiver to its offerings. This device enhances testing efficiency for 2G-5G networks by allowing evaluations with a single unit, addressing the needs of the evolving 5G landscape in Japan. Marubun, equipped with demonstration units and dedicated to customer support, aims to facilitate Private 5G rollouts and other applications in collaboration with PCTEL.

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• Marubun adds Gflex™ scanning receiver to product portfolio, expanding PCTEL's reach in Japan.
• Gflex™ improves testing efficiency for mobile network operators by allowing multi-operator evaluations with one device.

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BLOOMINGDALE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PCTEL, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCTI), a leading global provider of wireless technology, announced that Marubun, PCTEL’s Master Distributor in Japan, added the Gflex™ scanning receiver to its product portfolio.

Marubun, a company at the forefront of wireless connectivity technologies, is the first PCTEL distributor globally to add the Gflex™ scanning receiver to its product portfolio. “Marubun has a history of anticipating the needs of its customers. We are excited to be working with Marubun to address the next phase of 5G in the Japanese markets, including Private 5G rollouts, In-building deployments, Open RAN architectures, and IoT applications,” said Arnt Arvik, PCTEL's Chief Sales Officer. As a Master Distributor, Marubun has a team dedicated to providing training, support, and sales of PCTEL products to mobile network operators and other customers. Marubun has demonstration units of the Gflex available and carries PCTEL products for quick delivery in Japan.

The Gflex scanning receiver is more powerful, more portable, and more flexible than 5G and mmWave-capable scanners currently in the market. Until now, testing a single operator’s 2G-5G networks could require the use of multiple devices. The Gflex makes drive testing and walk testing more efficient, enabling testing of multiple operators’ networks with a single compact unit.

About PCTEL

PCTEL is a leading global provider of wireless technology, including purpose-built Industrial IoT devices, antenna systems, and test and measurement solutions. Trusted by our customers for over 25 years, we solve complex wireless challenges to help organizations stay connected, transform, and grow.

For more information, please visit our website at https://www.pctel.com/.

PCTEL® is a registered trademark of PCTEL, Inc. © 2022 PCTEL, Inc. All rights reserved.

About Marubun

MARUBUN CORPORATION, a trading company founded in 1844, supplies cutting-edge products to meet the demands of each age to a wide range of Japanese markets. Today, Marubun engages in providing varied services to complement customer supply chains through constructing global business support structures that include sales, distribution, and technology bases, and a business consortium that comprises approximately 1,000 suppliers and 2,000 customers which includes Tier 1 mobile telecom operators, ISPs, manufacturers, system integrators, and governmental institutions. For more information, visit www.marubun.co.jp/en/.

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PCTEL Company Contact

Suzanne Cafferty

Vice President, Global Marketing

PCTEL, Inc.

(630) 339-2107

public.relations@pctel.com

Source: PCTEL, Inc.

FAQ

What is the significance of Marubun adding the Gflex™ scanning receiver to its product portfolio for PCTI?

The addition of the Gflex™ scanning receiver by Marubun indicates a strengthened partnership and expands PCTI's market presence in Japan, particularly in the growing 5G sector.

How does the Gflex™ scanning receiver enhance network testing efficiency?

The Gflex™ allows testing of multiple operators' networks with a single, compact unit, streamlining the evaluation process for 2G-5G networks.

What markets is PCTI targeting with the Gflex™ scanning receiver?

PCTI is targeting the Japanese markets, focusing on Private 5G rollouts, In-building deployments, Open RAN architectures, and IoT applications.

Who is responsible for sales and support of PCTI products in Japan?

Marubun, as PCTI's Master Distributor, is responsible for the sales, training, and support of PCTI products, including the Gflex™ scanning receiver.