CES 2009: Wi-Ex Bows Cellphone-Signal Booster

By Staff -- TWICE, January 8, 2009

LAS VEGAS — Wi-Ex, a provider of consumer cellphone-signal boosters, announced the launch of the zBoost International during International CES at booth 35378MP in the South Hall.

The zBoost International works with all phones on the 900 MHz and 1,800 MHz frequencies and allows consumers outside of the U.S. to not only experience increased indoor cell signal coverage — up to 200 square meters — but to take full advantage of data and Internet services on their mobile phones, including 3G high-speed data and video, instant messaging, pictures and more, the company said.

The zBoost International will retail for an introductory price of $499. The award-winning, U.S. version zBoost, which operates on the 800 MHz and 1,900 MHz frequencies, was selected as a 2007 Consumer Electronics Association Innovations Honoree.

The zBoost International allows multiple users to operate their phones simultaneously (including both data and voice), works with all phones on the 900 MHz and 1,800 MHz frequencies, and is compatible with all major carriers, the firm said.

It is designed for installation with a base unit that can be placed in the family room, basement, office, bedroom, or central location, the company said.