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January 22, 2010
Wi-Ex Celebrates Five Year Anniversary
Wi-Ex, the leading provider of consumer cell phone signal boosters for the home, office and car, is celebrating its five year anniversary this month. Wi-Ex pioneered the cell phone signal booster market with their award winning zBoost, the first consumer-priced signal booster for the small office/home office (SOHO) cell phone market. The zBoost line allows consumers to take full advantage of voice, data and Internet services on their mobile phones including 3G high-speed data and video, instant messaging, pictures and more at home, in your personal workspace, in the office or on the go both within the U.S and abroad. January 6, 2010
Wi-Ex Showcases zBoost-ONE, CES 2010 Innovations Awards Honoree, at Digital Experience
According to the annual zBoost "State of the Cell Signal" Survey, commissioned by Wi-Ex, the leading provider of consumer cell phone signal boosters for the home, office and car, and conducted by Harris Interactive®, nearly 70 percent (66 percent) of cell phone owners consider their cell phone their essential communications tool. The survey, fielded December 8 – 10, 2009 via Harris’ online omnibus survey, revealed that 67 percent of cell phone owners use data functions on their cell phones and, of those, nearly 60 percent (57 percent) experience problems with their cell phone service while using data functions. January 6, 2010
zBoost “State of the Cell Signal” Survey Reveals Nearly Seventy Percent of Cell Phone Owners Consider Their Cell Phone the Essential Communications Tool
According to the annual zBoost "State of the Cell Signal" Survey, commissioned by Wi-Ex, the leading provider of consumer cell phone signal boosters for the home, office and car, and conducted by Harris Interactive®, nearly 70 percent (66 percent) of cell phone owners consider their cell phone their essential communications tool. The survey, fielded December 8 – 10, 2009 via Harris’ online omnibus survey, revealed that 67 percent of cell phone owners use data functions on their cell phones and, of those, nearly 60 percent (57 percent) experience problems with their cell phone service while using data functions. November 24, 2009
Wi-Ex Announces Black Friday Specials on zBoost Cell Phone Signal Boosters
With Black Friday quickly approaching, retailers are looking for every possible way to maximize their exposure to consumers and increase sales. According to data from Nielsen Online, despite the challenging economy, Black Friday traffic to online shopping sites increases 10 percent year over year. Wi‐Ex will be running Black Friday deals on their website on Black Friday, November 27, 2009 through Cyber Monday, November 30, 2009. November 18, 2009
Making a List and Checking It Twice: Ten Tips to Make Travel Safer this Holiday Season
Flat tire, out of gas, unexpected snow storm and then, no cell service, this is not the way most travelers want to remember their holiday trip. However, these are just a few of the emergencies that will strand travelers this holiday season. November 16, 2009
Holiday Gift Giving Made Easy with zBoost
Do you friends and family make a run for the nearest window or door when they are expecting an important call or text or when they want to access the Internet on their mobile? According to the zBoost “State of the Cell Signal” Survey, commissioned by Wi-Ex, the leading provider of consumer cell phone signal boosters, and conducted by Harris Interactive, 70 percent of cell phone owners experience problems with their cell phone service including dropped calls (44%), poor signal reception in their home (34%) and dead zones at work (28%). November 10, 2009
zBoost named as Honoree in the CES 2010 Innovations Awards sponsored by CEA
Wi-Ex todayannounced that it has been named an International CES Innovations 2010 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree for zBoost ONE PCS YX400. Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, engineers, and members of the media to honor outstanding design and engineering in cutting edge consumer electronics products across 36 product categories. September 22, 2009
zBoost your Cell Signal and Eliminate Dropped Calls on your Commute with a MORE Affordable Solution
Wi-Ex (www.wi-ex.com) the leading provider of consumer cell phone signal boosters, announced an unprecedented price cut on its cell phone signal boosters for the automobile. The zBoost YX230, a cell phone signal booster for vehicles, was previously priced at $299 MSRP. The zBoost YX230 price has been reduced to $179 (MSRP) – a 40% cost-savings passed on to the consumer. September 10, 2009
zBoost Rebounds Where Carriers Drop the Ball
Wi-Ex (www.wi-ex.com), the leading provider of consumer cell phone signal boosters, is giving CEDIA attendees the chance to shoot for improved in-door cell phone reception including 3G at booth #6157. The “zBoost 3G Shoot Out” provides attendees the chance to try and make a free throw and win a zBoost basketball. September 10, 2009
zBoost Launches Commercial Solutions Division
Wi-Ex (www.wi-ex.com), the leading provider of consumer cell phone signal boosters, launched its Commercial Solutions Division today at CEDIA. The Wi-Ex Commercial Solutions Division includes a dedicated team of Wi-Ex engineers who work closely with building managers and contractors to utilize the zBoost Professional Products to enhance cellular coverage for large (over 25000 sq ft) complex indoor environments. September 10, 2009
Wi-Ex Launches New zBoost for Custom Installers
Wi-Ex (www.wi-ex.com), the leading provider of consumer cell phone signal boosters, launched its new zBoost 710 for custom installers today at CEDIA. The newest product in the zBoost CI Series, the zBoost 710, is aimed at providing custom installers with a cell phone signal booster solution for both home and commercial installations. September 9, 2009
Wi-Ex hosting “Into Tomorrow” with Dave Graveline at CEDIA
Wi-Ex (www.wi-ex.com), the leading provider of consumer cell phone signal boosters, is hosting Dave Graveline and his “Into Tomorrow” high tech talk show at CEDIA on Saturday, September 12, 2009 in booth #6157 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. September 2, 2009
zBoost International Product Line Helps Solve In-door Cell Phone Signal Problems
Wi-Ex®, the leader in cell phone signal boosters, showcased its international product line including the zBoost-ONE UMTS 3G signal booster and the zBoost International Dual Band today at Showstoppers at IFA. Designed for consumers and network operators, the zBoost-ONETM UMTS 3G signal booster consists of one base unit with no external aerials and extends 3G Voice and Data Zones™ for single or multiple users in homes or offices using UMTS/HSPA (2100MHz). August 18, 2009
Landline Losers Turn to zBoost to Stay Connected
As Generation Y leads the trend of dropping landline phones in favor of cell phones, a strong cell phone signal becomes much more of a necessity rather than a luxury. According to the zBoost State of the Cell Signal survey, commissioned by Wi-Ex and conducted by Harris Interactive, more than 70 percent of cell phone owners experience problems with their in-door cell phone service and with landlines becoming a thing of the past on today’s college campus the zBoost line of cell phone signal boosters are quickly becoming a back-to-college essential. August 13, 2009
zBoost to Offer Installation Course at CEDIA EXPO
Wi-Ex the leading provider of consumer cell phone signal boosters, will provide CEDIA attendees with the chance to learn about zBoost Commercial installation during CEDIA EXPO Manufacturer Product Training on Friday, September 11 and Saturday, September 12 at the Omni Hotel in the Cypress Room at 10:00 am. June 24 2009
Launch of zBoost–ONE UMTS Extends 3G Zones for the Home or Office Internationally
Wi-Ex®, the leader in cell phone signal boosters, announced the addition of the zBoost-ONE UMTS. Designed for consumers and network operators, the zBoost-ONETM UMTS 3G signal booster consists of one base unit with no external aerials and extends 3G Voice and Data Zones™ for single or multiple users in homes or offices using UMTS/HSPA (2100MHz). Internationally, the high data speeds of UMTS are now most often utilized for Internet access making the zBoost an ideal product for people with smart phones like iPhone™, Blackberry™ and Palm™. June 5 2009
"Cool 'Into Tomorrow' Hot Summer Giveaway" Includes Award Winning zBoost Cell Phone Signal Booster
Wi-Ex , the leader in cell phone signal boosters, is proud to be one of the sponsors for national radio show Into Tomorrow with Dave Graveline’s “Cool ‘Into Tomorrow’ Hot Summer Giveaway”, which began the week of June 1, 2009. Listeners have a chance to win $75,000 in prizes including zBoost YX510 for the home/office and zBoost YX230 for the car. June 4 2009
Connect with Dad at Home, Work or On the Go with zBoost
Brunch, ties, books and gift cards may have topped the Father’s Day Gift Guides of the past, but today’s Dad is looking for tools that help him stay connected at home, work and on the go. According to 2008 statistics from the National Retail Federation, nearly 75% of adults in the U.S. celebrate Father's Day and almost 20 percent of Dads will receive consumer electronics or computer related accessories. April 1 2009
zBoost Continues to Lead the Industry with Launch of Two New Cell Phone Signal Boosters: New zBoost–ONE and zBoost International Maximize 3G
Wi-Ex, the leader in cell phone signal boosters, announced today at the 2009 CTIA Expo, Booth 8830, the launch of two new lines of zBoost® products: the zBoost-ONE line, which consists of one base unit with no external antennas, and the zBoost International line which supports international frequencies. The zBoost line of products creates Cell Zones™ for the home, office, car, personal space and travel. zBoost reduces dropped calls and improves cell phone signal indoors, as well as increases signal and speed of aircards, EDGE and 3G technology. April 1 2009
zBoost Offers CTIA EXPO Show Special
Wi-Ex, the leader in cell phone signal boosters, is offering an exclusive CTIA Show Special. The zBoost® line of products creates Cell Zones™ for the home, office, car, personal space and travel and is a CTIA E-Tech Award Finalist for its new zBoost® International. zBoost reduces dropped calls and improves cell phone signal indoors, as well as increases signal and speed of aircards, 3G and Edge technology. March 30 2009
Wi-Ex's New zBoost Line, zBoost International, Named Finalist In CTIA Emerging Technology Awards
Wi-Ex, the leader in cell phone signal boosters, is proud to announce the new zBoost line of signal boosters, zBoost International, has been named a finalist in the Mobile CE Accessory category of the 2009 CTIA Emerging Technology Awards. January 7 2009
zBoost Leads the Industry in Helping Teleworkers Boost Their Cell Phone Bars at the Office, Home and on the Go
With the start of a new year, are you looking to increase the time you spend working from home and escape long commutes? If so, you are like the more than one in four teleworkers (28%) who expect the amount of time they spend teleworking to increase in the next 12 months. Commissioned by Wi-Ex, the leading consumer cell phone signal booster, and conducted by Harris Interactive®, the zBoost “State of the Cell Signal” Survey revealed that 31 percent of employed cell phone owners spend at least some time teleworking, or working from home, each week. January 7 2009
zBoost “State of the Cell Signal” Survey Reveals 51 percent of Cell Phone Data Function Users Experience Problems with Cell Phone Service While Using Data zBoost Your Data at Home, in the Office or on the Go
According to the zBoost “State of the Cell Signal” Survey, commissioned by Wi-Ex, the leading providers of consumer cell phone signal boosters, and conducted by Harris Interactive®, nearly two in three cell phone owners (64%) use data functions on their cell phones and, of those, 51 percent experience problems with their cell phone service while using data functions. January 7 2009
International Consumers Can Now Get More Bars with Award-Winning zBoost: zBoost Launches International Version of Industry Leading Consumer Cell Phone Signal Booster
Wi-Ex, the leading provider of consumer cell phone signal boosters,announced the launch of the zBoost International today at the 2009 International CES in Las Vegas. The zBoost International works with all phones on the 900 MHz and 1800 MHz frequencies and allows consumers outside of the US to not only experience increased indoor cell signal coverage – up to 200 sq. meters, but to be able 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. January 5 2009
zBOOST'S SHOW SPECIAL FEATURED IN MACWORLD EXPO'S iPHONE APPLICATION, iMACWORLD
Attendees to this year’s Macworld Conference & Expo can check out Wi-Ex, the leading provider of consumer cell phone signal boosters, at the touch of their iPhone through the new iMacworld application. The comprehensive mobile guide allows access to all Macworld Conference & Expo information and select exhibitor information. January 5 2009
GIVE YOUR iPHONE A zBOOST: zBOOST INCREASES SIGNAL AND SPEED OF CELL PHONE, EDGE AND 3G TECHNOLOGY
Wi-Ex, the leading provider of consumer cell phone signal boosters,can give your iPhone a boost. Showcased today at MacWorld Expo in booth 4042, Wi-Ex offers a suite of zBoost products that reduce dropped calls and improves cell phone signal for all carriers* and phones, including the popular iPhone. December 1 2008
zBOOST HOLIDAY CHEER WITH THE GIFT OF CELL ZONES INCREASE INDOOR CELL PHONE SIGNALS WITH zBOOST
The holiday season is about connecting with families and friends and in today’s mobile society that means using your cell phone to help spread holiday cheer. However, if you are like one the more than 70 percent of cell phone owners who have experienced service problems such as dropped calls (45%), poor signal reception (36%) or dead zones (34%),* you may be experiencing the holiday blues. September 1 2008
TELEWORKING TECHONOLOGY THAT WORKS: zBOOST LEADS THE INDUSTRY IN HELPING CONSUMERS BOOST THEIR CELL PHONE BARS AT THE OFFICE, HOME AND ON THE GO
With gas prices continuing to rise, companies large and small are re-evaluating teleworking and how they can arm their employees with the tools needed to succeed while working from home. One major challenge for teleworkers is reliable in-door cell phone signal. August 1 2008
GIVE YOUR STUDENT A HIGH-TECH BOOST THIS SCHOOL YEAR: zPERSONAL AND zPOCKET IMPROVE CELL-PHONE SIGNALS IN DORMS AND APARTMENTS
Sending your kids away to college does not mean you have to say good-bye to staying connected. Keeping in touch with your college student just got little easier thanks to the Wi-Ex line of cell phone signal boosters. June 25 2008
LOSE YOUR LANDLINE NOT YOUR CONNECTION ENJOY INPROVED IN-DOOR CELL PHONE SIGNAL WITH zBOOST
Recent industry reports estimate that 26 million consumers will opt for a wireless-only connection by 2012. Reliable in-door cell phone signal poses a major hurdle for consumers as they consider making the move as they consider making the move to a wireless-only connection. June 1 2008
GIVE DAD A HIGH-TECH BOOST FOR FATHER'S DAY
Is your Dad glued to the window or always running outside to catch an important cell phone call? This Father’s Day the zBoost suite of products from Wi-Ex the leading provider of consumer cell phone signal boosters, can give Dad just the boost he needs for his special day. April 1 2008
NEW zBoost SURVEY REVEALS MORE THAN 70 PERCENT OF CONSUMERS EXPERENCE CELL PHONE SIGNAL ISSUES
72% of cell phone owners have experienced service problems such as dropped calls (45%), poor signal reception at home (36%) or dead zones at work (34%) April 1 2008
zBoost INTRODUCES NEW SAFETY DIVISION HIGHLIGHTING ADAPATBLE TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM
More than 80 Percent of Cell Phone Owners Have a Cell Phone For Use in an Emergency April 1 2008
zBoost Car Survey Reveals More Than 60 Percent of Consumers Lose Their Signal on The Go
The zBoost Car Survey commissioned by Wi-Ex and conducted by Harris Interactive, found that the majority of consumers face cell phone signal challenges on the go. April 1 2008
I CAN HEAR YOU NOW WITH NEW zPocket MORE CELL PHONE BARS IN SMALL SPACES
The zPocket is the newest edition to the award winning zBoost product line and at $119 represents the lowest priced entry unit in the zBoost line.
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