We are a provider of intelligent wireless solutions including mobile hotspots,
routers and modems as well as innovative hardware and software products that
support machine-to-machine (M2M) applications and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Our M2M and IoT solutions include embedded modules, modems and gateways built
to deliver reliable always-on connectivity supporting a broad spectrum of applications.
These products are designed to solve wireless connectivity challenges in a variety
of vertical markets including video surveillance, digital signage, home security,
oil and gas exploration, kiosks, fleet management, smart grid, vehicle diagnostics,
telematics and many more.
We have a majority ownership position in Franklin Technology Inc. ("FTI"),
a research and development company located in Seoul, South Korea. FTI primarily
provides design and development services to us for our wireless products.
Our products are generally marketed and sold directly to wireless operators,
and indirectly through strategic partners and distributors. Our global customer
base extends primarily from the United States to countries in South America,
the Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East and Africa ("EMEA") and Asia.
We incorporated in 1982 in California and reincorporated in Nevada on January
2, 2008. The reincorporation had no effect on the nature of our business or
our management. Our headquarters office is located in San Diego, California.
The office is principally composed of marketing, sales, operations, finance
and administrative support. It is responsible for all customer-related activities,
such as marketing communications, product planning, product management and customer
support, along with sales and business development activities on a worldwide
basis.
We were the world’s first supplier of both CDMA EVDO Rev A and dual-mode
(CDMA Rev A/WiMAX) Universal Serial Bus (USB) modems. Our mobile broadband products
include a variety of wireless USB modems as well as Wi-Fi mobile hotspot routers
and embedded modules, which operate over LTE, HSPA, or CDMA networks. Our products
provide consumers with an easy and convenient way in which to wirelessly connect
to the Internet from laptop or desktop computers. These high-speed devices support
the viewing of web pages and sending and receiving email with large file attachments,
as well as downloading pictures, videos and music content.
Mobile Broadband Products:
Routers:
o Mobile hotspots: Single-mode and dual-mode (3G and 4G) portable Wi-Fi routers
that provide wireless Internet access for multiple devices simultaneously including
laptops, tablets and portable gaming devices.
USB Modems:
o USB modems: Single-mode and dual-mode modems that plug into the Universal
Serial Bus (USB) port of laptop or desktop computers, providing an easy and
convenient way for users to connect to wireless broadband networks.
Connected Devices and IoT Solutions:
IoT Gateway Devices:
o Wireless modems and gateway devices deliver reliable always-on connectivity
supporting a broad spectrum of M2M and IoT applications. Featuring industrial
grade ruggedized housings, these versatile and compact modems and routers provide
3G and 4G connectivity and include Wi-Fi and GPS functionality and support IoT
cloud management.
Embedded Modules:
o Include single-mode and dual-mode modules that provide network connectivity
for a wide-variety of products like vending machines, cargo containers, utility
meters and video cameras. The primary market for these devices is original equipment
manufacturers (OEMs) who seek reliable embedded module solutions for their wireless
data needs.
Bus Information System:
o Represents a full end-to-end IoT solution and includes both hardware and
software engineered by the Company. This innovative system features Franklin’s
intelligent gateway that supports GPS, Wi-Fi, OBDII, CCTV and black box integration
and includes a fully functional information system.