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GCT Semiconductor LTE Single-chip Powers NETGEAR 4G LTE Gateway
San Jose, CA – April 22, 2014 – GCT® Semiconductor, a leading designer and supplier of advanced 4G mobile semiconductor solutions, announced today that its 4G LTE single-chip enables fast and reliable LTE connectivity in the new NETGEAR® LTE Data Gateway 2200D (LG2200D), currently available for U.S. Cellular customers. This new LTE gateway offers multi-band connection capabilities supporting LTE bands 4, 5, and 12.
NETGEAR 45 LTE Gateway“We’re pleased to be working closely with GCT to launch a new LTE gateway delivering super high speeds with easy installation and activation,” said Brian Makarowski, director of marketing for NETGEAR Service Provider Business. “The LG2200D offers access to 4G LTE mobile broadband connections via Wi-Fi and Ethernet, ideal for both home and the workspace, especially in rural areas where a wired line isn’t an option.”
“With NETGEAR’s proven track record of innovative products and GCT’s high-performing 4G LTE single-chip solutions, together we were able to deliver a fast LTE gateway with extended mobile service coverage,” said Alex Sum, vice president of sales and marketing at GCT Semiconductor, Inc. “This new solution is a great option for customers who are looking for reliable and fast LTE connections, with easy installation and always-on connectivity.”
GCT’s integrated LTE solutions combine multi-band radio frequency and baseband functionalities, and offer easier device integration, lower power consumption and smaller form factor. GCT’s market-proven solution has been designed in numerous LTE devices commercially available today.