KDDI to release Wi-Fi- WALKER WiMAX+, a powerful mobile router at supports WiMAX+, WiMAX, and 4G LTE

- Able to use WiMAX2 with no speed constraints - No.2013-184

KDDI CORPORATION

Okinawa Cellular Telephone Company

October 2,2013

KDDI and Okinawa Cellular have announced plans to release the Wi-Fi WALKER WiMAX2 mobile router (manufactured by HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.), which is the industrys first data communication device to support WiMAX2 , starting on October 31, 2013 (planned). [1]

The Wi-Fi WALKER WiMAX2 is a triple-hybrid model that supports not only WiMAX2 for high-speed data communications at a maximum downlink speed of 110 Mbps [2], but also WiMAX and 4G LTE. In addition, WiMAX2 and WiMAX can be used with no speed constraints [3]. In addition to enabling high-speed communications anytime and anywhere, the device features user-friendly setting menus and large buttons that make operation simple even for first-time router users.

The device is also equipped with features that support various styles of usage, including a quick startup that takes about 5 seconds, a Quick Access function that enables usage without removing the device from your bag, and compatibility with a wireless charger (Qi) that charges the battery when you simply place the device on the charging pad.

In addition, by applying the WiMAX2 Cost-Saving Discount, customers can use the device at a monthly rate of 3,880 (tax included) for up to 25 months. Further savings are possible with au Smart Value mine [4], which allows customers to combine the router contract with an au smartphone contract for a discount of up to 980 (tax included) per month on their au smartphone usage fees.

[1]

The metallic red Wi-Fi WALKER WiMAX2 model is scheduled for release from mid-November 2013.

[2]

Service will start from within Tokyos Kannana Dori Loop Road 7. By the end of March 2014, service will begin rolling out to major cities (some areas) on the Higashi-Meihan Expressway (according to the UQ Communications Inc. plan as of October 2013).

[3]

This exemption applies for up to 25 months from the month that includes the initial charge date, and does not apply to the speed constraints that are imposed when the amount of communications using WiMAX2 in high speed mode exceeds 7 GB in a month. Also, in order to prevent network congestion, communication speed constraints are scheduled to apply to WiMAX2 depending on the amount of communications used (1 GB or more over a 3-day period), starting in April 2015. KDDI will give customers advance notice of any such changes. For more information, check the au website at the link below.

http://www.au.kddi.com/mobile/product/data/hwd14/

[4]

For more information about au Smart Value mine, check the au website at the link below.

http://www.au.kddi.com/mobile/charge/list/smartvalue/mine/

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For information about the release dates in each region, check the au website at the link below.

http://www.au.kddi.com/seihin/chiikibetsu/denwa.html

For more details, see the Attachment.

Attachment KDDI to release Wi-Fi- WALKER WiMAX2 , a powerful mobile router that supports WiMAX2 , WiMAX, and 4G LTE

The information contained in the news releases is current at the time of publication. Products, service fees,service content and specifications, contact information, and other details are subject to change without notice.

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