Sarantel Expands Distribution Network in the UK and Ireland




UK,-/April 3, 2006 - Wi-Fi Technology News/-Sarantel, the leading manufacturer of revolutionary filtering antennas for mobile and wireless devices, today announces the appointment of TDC as a distribution partner in the UK and Ireland. Part of the Abacus Group, TDC are design-in technical distributors of electronic and RF components.

Engaged to expand Sarantel?s business in the UK and Ireland, TDC brings design expertise in a broad portfolio of products from companies in markets served by Sarantel, including SiRF, Siemens, Navman and Leadtek. Founded in 1992, TDC is one of the UK?s largest distributors.

Sarantel?s antennas, based on patented PowerHelix? filtering antenna technology, offer unique features for TDC?s customers. Sarantel?s GeoHelix GPS antennas provide premium performance in handheld and telematics devices. These small antennas are balanced and don?t detune when in close proximity to the user?s body. Their omni-directional pattern ensures good reception regardless of the orientation the device. Sarantel?s recently announced GeoHelix-P2 antenna is the industry?s most easily embedded, high performance GPS antenna.

Jerry Sandys, Managing Director of TDC said, ?The addition of Sarantel sits perfectly within our GPS and Wireless portfolio. The revolutionary GPS antennas offer compact solutions for the demands of today?s navigation market.?

Lee Fitzgerald, Sales Manager (UK) commented, ?We are very pleased to welcome TDC as a partner here in our home base. TDC has a terrific reputation as a reliable, value-added supplier with superior technical expertise. We look forward to a long and prosperous relationship with TDC and the Abacus Group.?

For a copy of TDC?s latest brochure, please contact marketing@tdc.co.uk. Tel: +44 (0)1256 332800

More information about Sarantel here: http://www.sarantel.com