Gateway Delivers Best Value for Wireless Networking With $99 Solution

Dec. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway, Inc. (NYSE:GTW) today introduced the Gateway Wireless Connectivity bundle, priced at just $99 (after rebates) (1) with the purchase of a cable broadband subscription. Having sold more than 100,000 cable broadband subscriptions to date, Gateway leads the industry in driving the adoption of leading-edge communications solutions in the home. This comprehensive offering makes it attractive for anyone who needs a high-speed connection to experience all the benefits of wireless home networking.

"Broadband and wireless networking make the Internet much more exciting and useful by adding incredible speed and flexibility, including the ability for families to share a single Internet connection," said Mike Flanary, vice president of digital infrastructure, Gateway, Inc. "This type of high-speed communications infrastructure dramatically enhances digital entertainment applications on PCs throughout the home. And with such a compelling offer, we've opened the door for even more consumers to take advantage of this technology."

The Gateway Wireless Connectivity bundle includes all of the equipment required for broadband access and 802.11b wireless networking (11mb/sec.). The bundle features a wireless base station, an RCA cable modem (2) and a wireless PC Card or wireless USB Adapter for use with a notebook or desktop PC. Regularly priced at $317, this bundle is available for just $99 with the purchase of a broadband subscription (after instant savings and mail-in rebates) -- a 70 percent savings. This offer complements Gateway's Wireless Network Solution, which includes professional installation (3) for just $249 (4) with the purchase of a cable broadband subscription.

"Intel and Gateway are working closely together to deliver wireless solutions based on a shared vision of connected computing anytime and anyplace," said Jim A. Johnson, vice president and general manager of the Platform Networking Group.

The Gateway Wireless Connectivity bundle is available now in all areas where Gateway offers cable broadband subscriptions. Leveraging its relationships with AT&T Broadband, Charter, Comcast, Cox and EarthLink - Time Warner, Gateway covers 85 percent of the cable broadband-accessible areas throughout the country.

More information about Gateway's products and services is available by calling 800-846-2106, visiting the company's Web site at http://www.gateway.com/ or stopping by one of the Gateway stores nationwide.

For more information, visit Gateway's Web site at www.gateway.com .

(1) Offer not available for AOL Broadband and Direct Way. RCA Cable modem not included w/ EarthLink. Savings based on total cost of Intel wireless Base station, Intel PRO/Wireless PC Card or USB adaptor and cable modem, which are all included with offer. Offer available to new broadband cable residential customers located in broadband cable wired and serviceable areas only. Call 1.800.846.2000 for details. Offer ends 12/31/02.

(2) EarthLink services may not include RCA Cable Modem since modem will come from Time Warner.

(3) Installation provided by third parties. Not available in remote locations. Call for details.

(4) Prices and configurations subject to change without notice or obligation. Prices exclude shipping and handling and taxes.

(5) Source: MetaFacts Technology User Profile, 2001 Annual Edition. Based on a survey of 6,799 home PC users.

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