PCSI Receives Multimillion Dollar Contract for Base Station Development

Strategic Insights -

PCSI, a leading provider of high-performance base stations, has secured a significant contract from AT&T Wireless Services for the development and supply of base stations for the newly announced narrowband PCS technology, pACT. This critical infrastructure equipment will enable the rapid deployment of pACT to new mass markets. The contract is a testament to PCSI's reputation as an international leader in base station technology, having previously contributed to successful projects such as the Japanese Personal Handyphone System (PHS) and Cellular Digital Packet Data (CDPD) networks.

Key Takeaways:

  • PCSI has received a multimillion dollar contract from AT&T Wireless Services for the development and supply of base stations for the pACT technology.
  • The contract underscores PCSI's expertise in base station technology, particularly in enabling the rapid deployment of pACT to new mass markets.
  • PCSI has a long history of leadership in furthering the development of technologies and products for emerging markets, including the CDPD wireless data standard and the first field trials of CDPD.
  • The company has shipped over 3,500 CDPD base station units, solidifying its position as the leading provider of CDPD base stations.
  • PCSI plans to develop feature-rich, user-friendly subscriber products and modules supporting pACT for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and carriers.
  • The contract is a significant win for PCSI, marking its ongoing commitment to enabling new markets and advancing wireless communications and telecommunications technology.

Statistics:

  • PCSI has shipped over 3,500 CDPD base station units.
  • AT&T Wireless Services has doubled the size of its wireless service areas by purchasing 21 new PCS licenses and two nationwide two-way messaging licenses auctioned by the FCC.
  • PCSI is the leading provider of CDPD base stations.
  • The contract for the development and supply of base stations for the pACT technology is valued in the multimillions, although the exact figure is not specified.

Sources:

  • "PCSI Receives Multimillion Dollar Contract for Base Station Development"

+ Business Wire, October 27, 1995

  • Cirrus Logic Inc. (NASDAQ: CRUS)
  • AT&T Wireless Services, Inc.
  • PCSI World Wide Web site (http://www.pcsi.com)