SpectraLink Unveils Its Next Generation Wi-Fi Telephones

NetLink 8000 Series Wireless Telephones First to Support Enterprise Voice Over 802.11a/b/g 


BOULDER, Colo., Jan. 3, 2007  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SpectraLink Corp. (NASDAQ:SLNK), the leader in workplace wireless telephony, today announced its next-generation Wi-Fi telephony handsets, the NetLink 8000 Series Wireless Telephones.  The new NetLink 8000 Series handsets are the first commercially available enterprise-grade handsets to support the IEEE 802.11a, b and g radio standards, allowing businesses to choose the most appropriate Wi-Fi implementation for application segmentation, interference mitigation and user density.

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The NetLink 8000 Series Wireless Telephones enhance SpectraLink's market-leading Wi-Fi telephony platform with the industry's longest talk times and added durability and resilience for improved reliability in all types of enterprise environments.  Additional enhancements include a slim, lightweight design and a larger display screen.  Two models are available: the basic NetLink 8020 Wireless Telephone, and the enhanced NetLink 8030 Wireless Telephone supporting SpectraLink's exclusive integrated push-to-talk (PTT) capabilities, now enhanced with 24 PTT channels plus a unique priority channel for emergency broadcast applications.

"I expect that over time VoFi (voice over IP over Wi-Fi) phones will become the norm in most enterprises, replacing traditional desktop wired phones," said Craig Mathias, a Principal with the mobile and wireless advisory firm Farpoint Group (Ashland, Mass.).  "The NetLink 8000 Series is a very positive step in this direction, and I'm especially enthusiastic about the inclusion of .11a and .11g, which will significantly enhance capacity."

"SpectraLink has led the Wi-Fi telephony market since 1999, and we continue to be the leading innovator in this industry," said John Elms, SpectraLink president and CEO.  "We strive to meet our customers' demand for enterprise-grade functions and quality, and their interoperability requirements for leveraging their wireless and voice networks.  The NetLink 8000 Series handsets offer customers even more choice when it comes to deploying wireless communications in the workplace."

The NetLink 8000 Series Wireless Telephones continue SpectraLink's legacy of designing handsets and accessories to meet the rigors of workplace applications.  Weighing less than four ounces (depending on handset model and Battery Pack), the NetLink 8000 Series handsets are light yet robust.  Key features and capabilities include:

  *  A simple user interface with four-way navigation and four softkeys to
     facilitate access to business telephone features and minimize user
     training.

  *  Integrated speakerphone for hands-free and wireless conferencing
     applications.

  *  Four-, six- and eight-hour talk-time interchangeable Battery Packs to
     support the most demanding enterprise usage requirements, along with
     desktop and standalone four-position charging options.

  *  Support for SpectraLink's Open Application Interface (OAI), allowing
     two-way text messaging support for a wide array of enterprise
     applications such as customer relationship management (CRM) systems,
     environmental controls, security and alarm systems, nurse call systems,
     and database access.

  *  Compliance with MIL STD 810F standard for shock and vibration and the
     IP 53 standard for liquid and dust resistance.

  *  Compatibility with enterprise-grade Wi-Fi networks with
     interoperability and performance guaranteed through SpectraLink's Voice
     Interoperability for Enterprise Wireless (VIEW) Certification Program.

  *  Excellent voice quality on converged Wi-Fi networks utilizing
     SpectraLink Voice Priority (SVP) or Wireless Multimedia (WMM)
     (depending on Wi-Fi infrastructure support).

  *  Secure, private conversations using Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2).



The NetLink 8000 Series Wireless Telephones offer all the benefits of traditional NetLink handsets while offering improved capacity, durability and usability.

Availability & Pricing

SpectraLink NetLink 8000 Series Wireless Telephones will begin shipping in the first quarter of 2007.  List price for the NetLink 8020 Wireless Telephone is $595, while the PTT-enabled NetLink 8030 Wireless Telephone is priced at $675.

About NetLink Wireless Telephones

NetLink Wireless Telephones operate on a converged voice and data network to reduce costs and simplify management while significantly improving employee mobility, responsiveness, and productivity.  NetLink Wireless Telephones provide the richest functionality while integrating with the broadest range of enterprise applications and networks.  Through the Open Application Interface (OAI), the NetLink Wireless Telephones provide two-way text messaging and alarm integration for applications such as paging, nurse call, alarm and CRM systems to improve communication throughout an enterprise.

About SpectraLink

SpectraLink, the leader in workplace wireless telephony, delivers the power of mobile voice and messaging applications to businesses worldwide. Seamlessly integrating with VoIP and traditional telephony platforms, SpectraLink's scalable technology provides instant access to people and business-critical information.  SpectraLink handsets free on-premises employees to be more accessible, productive and responsive.  For more information, visit http://www.spectralink.com/ or call 1 800 676 5465.

This release may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to many risks and uncertainties, including new product offerings may be delayed and/or may not generate increased future sales; new mergers or acquisitions may not result in increased future sales of SpectraLink's products and services; adverse changes in economic and business conditions affecting SpectraLink's customers; the intensely competitive nature of the wireless communications industry, and a customer preference to buy all telephone communications systems from a single source provider that manufactures and sells PBX or key/hybrid systems; changes in rules and regulations of the FCC; and the anticipated growth of the market for on-premises Wireless Telephone Systems.  More information about potential risk factors that could affect our results is available in SpectraLink's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, and subsequent Form 10-Q filings. 

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