5BARz India Announces Trial Rollout with Second Customer in India

5BARz India Pvt. Ltd., a leading technology start-up in boosting last mile network connectivity, today announced its partnership and trial rollout with a second Tier 1 Cellular Operator in India. This deployment will be the first phase towards the second commercial roll out of the 5BARz™ Network Extender onto Indian cellular networks by to help boost the network signal strength from 1 bar to 5 bars.

The 5BARz™ India network extender is a highly engineered, single piece, plug and play product that enhances the cellular signal in low or poor coverage areas and delivers high-quality signals for voice and data reception. In a proactive step to address the issue of low in – building connectivity in India, 5BARz India will provide a range of network extenders that will be customized to specific telecom operators in India. The first range of devices is designed for 3G networks.

Commenting on the partnership, Samartha Nagabhushanam, 5BARz India, MD & CEO, said, “We are honored to be serving the indoor coverage solutions for our second cellular services provider in India. We began working with this customer in April 2015 and have steadily worked through the extensive field & laboratory trials necessary to begin the field deployment. We look forward to a successful, mutually beneficial relationship. We believe the 5BARz™ Network Extender will provide an enhanced indoor user experience with mobile devices in network areas that have proven challenging in the past.”

5BARz India incorporates patented technology into its highly engineered, single piece, plug and play network extenders which enhance the signal quality in poor coverage areas and delivers high-quality signals for voice, data and video connectivity.

About 5BARz India
5BARz India Pvt. Ltd. is one of India’s most promising technology start-ups that is best equipped to improve signal strength in poor coverage areas in India. Due to the 5BARz™ plug & play feature, and zero installation cost of the 5BARz™ Network Extender, 5BARz™ is emerging as the most attractive proposition in solving the problem of the last mile of wireless connectivity.

5Barz India is a part of 5BARz International Inc., a start-up that is working towards enabling solutions for cellular network operators in providing clear, high-quality signal for their subscribers, with a growing need for high-quality connectivity. The 5BARz™ portable Network Extender incorporates patented technology to create a highly engineered, single-piece, plug and play device that strengthens weak cellular signals by amplifying the poorest signals from 1 bar to 5 bars, thereby ensuring telecom connectivity at home and work.

5BARz™ Wi-Fi ‘ROVR’ IoT Hub Available on Amazon

5BARz International, a technology leader in the cellular network extender industry and broadband networks, is pleased to announce that our wholly owned subsidiary, 5BARz India Private Limited, today announced that its advanced next generation 5BARz™ ‘ROVR’ Wi-Fi Router & Smart IoT Hub is available for purchase on Amazon.in one of India’s largest e-commerce platforms. Consumers can now purchase the product by placing an order online and get the product delivered at their doorsteps anywhere in India.

5BARz India also plans to make the product available with the other top e-tailers in India like Flipkart and Snapdeal in the coming few days. India is the world’s fastest-growing e-commerce market. E-tail in India has become the most preferred platform for the consumers with a share of close to 35% of all smartphone purchases. The product is priced at INR 9,999 (approx. USD 149).

Mr. Daniel Bland, Founder & CEO, 5BARz International, said, “We are very excited to announce that our ‘ROVR’ Wi-Fi router will be now available to the consumers on Amazon at the click of a button. Our objective is to ensure each consumer has the best possible experience right from the unpacking.”

Mr. Samartha Nagabhushanam, CEO of 5BARz India, said, “We are thrilled to go live first on Amazon. Selling on e-commerce platforms is a key component of our sales strategy. We have now listed our product on Amazon’s marketplace and customers can start placing their order to experience the best in class Wi-Fi connectivity in India.”

The 5BARz™ ‘ROVR’ Wi-Fi Router & Smart IoT Hub encompasses several innovative features including dual backhaul, power backup, mini Wi-Fi instances for each member, customizable bandwidth and data usage, remote monitoring, alerts and advanced IoT capabilities which can be monitored and customized with the easy-to-use 5BARz™ Smart Experience connectivity suite of applications from anywhere and at any time. The product functions as a hub for the smart devices with the built in IoT capabilities which come as a default feature in the device. As an IoT hub, it will manage and control temperature, humidity, gas detection, motion sensors and cameras which can alert the home owners with a call or SMS.About 5BARz India

5BARz India Private Limited is one of India’s most promising technology start-ups that is well equipped to provide seamless connectivity solutions. 5BARz India is a part of 5BARz International Inc., a start-up that is delivering solutions for cellular and broadband network operators in providing clear, high quality signal and superior connectivity for their subscribers. 5BARz™ with it’s 2 state-of-the-art products, 5BARz™ Network Extender for cellular connectivity and the 5BARz™ Wi-Fi Router for broadband connectivity is striving to solve the problem of last mile connectivity. Due to the plug & play nature and zero installation cost, the 5BARz™ suite of products is emerging as the most attractive proposition in India.

The ultra-portable 5BARz™ Network Extender incorporates a patented technology to create a high engineering based, single-piece, plug and play device that strengthens weak cellular signals by amplifying even the poorest cellular signals from 1 bar to 5 bars, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity at home and work.

The 5BARz™ Wi-Fi Router – ROVR through it’s single-piece, plug and play device introduces a break through approach in providing uninterrupted and superior coverage and connectivity across home and work with a smart approach to broadband.

Vodafone Continues Commercial Roll out of 5BARz in India

Vodafone Continues Commercial Roll out of 5BARz in India

SAN DIEGO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–5BARz International, Inc., (OTCQB: BARZ), (www.5barz.com) (“5BARz” or “the Company”) a technology leader in the cellular network extender industry, is pleased to announce that through our wholly owned subsidiary, 5BARz India Pvt. Ltd., Vodafone India Limited has issued a follow on purchase order to their initial purchase orders previously announced this past summer. This follow on purchase order is the next step in the commercial roll out of the 5BARz® Network Extender onto the Vodafone India network (www.vodafone.in).

Samartha Nagabhushanam, 5BARz India, CEO stated, “We are honored to be working with Vodafone India as the first major telecommunications company to commercialize the 5BARz® network extender. We began working with Vodafone at the beginning of this year and have steadily worked through the steps necessary to begin commercial rollout and look forward to a successful, mutually beneficial relationship with Vodafone here in India. We believe the 5BARz® Network Extender will provide an enhanced indoor user experience with mobile devices in network areas that have proven challenging in the past.”

Dr. Gil Amelio, Chairman of 5BARz International stated, “Vodafone is a recognized leader in the global telecommunications industry and having them be the first in the industry to adopt our transformative product is very gratifying. I look forward to what we believe will be a rapidly growing adoption of the 5BARz® Network Extender throughout the global telecommunications industry in the coming months and years.”

Daniel Bland, CEO of 5BARz International stated, “We understood from the beginning that the commercialization process would be long and arduous and we appreciate the patience from our shareholders these past many months. There is still much to accomplish and we have a strong and devoted team in San Diego and India doing everything possible to achieve our business objectives. This is only the first step in realizing those objectives and I look forward to continued success in India and the rest of the world in the near future.”

For further information about 5BARz International, Inc., visit www.5barz.com.

About 5BARz International Inc.

The 5BARz International Inc. business is focused on the global commercialization of a patented product technology branded under the name 5BARz®. 5BARz® is a cellular network infrastructure device for use in the small office, home or for when users are mobile. 5BARz® incorporates a patented technology to create a highly engineered, single-piece, plug ‘n play unit that strengthens weak cellular signals to deliver high quality signals for voice, data and video reception on cell phones and other cellular equipped devices. 5BARz® represents a key solution for cellular network operators in providing clear,high quality signal for their subscribers with a growing need for high quality connectivity. 5BARz International Inc.’s shares are publicly traded on the OTCBB under the ticker symbol BARZ.

5BARz India Engages Key Industry Executive

5BARz International, Inc. (“5BARz” or “the Company”) a technology leader in the cellular network extender industry, is pleased to announce the hire of Mr. Poovanna K T as VP of Business Development for 5BARz India, a wholly owned subsidiary of 5BARz International, Inc.

Poovanna, recently worked as the Head of Marketing across emerging markets for Vodafone consumer products. In that role, he was responsible for Product innovation and commercialization of new products across India and Africa. Poovanna’s successes include the launch of major innovations across Education and Commerce platforms at Vodafone, as well as enabling many product practices across the Emergings markets. Earlier in his career, Poovanna was the Head of business solutions for enterprise customers at Airtel, in India. His tenure with the largest cellular network operators in India spans more than a decade. His experience also includes significant contributions across International markets for Tejas Networks, a Telco infrastructure Company. This position involved several successful Market launches with Carrier products to Telcos across Africa and parts of emerging Asia.

Mr. Samartha Nagabhushanam, CEO of 5BARz India, states, “we could not be more delighted to have Poovanna join our quickly developing organization here in India, as we orchestrate the acceleration of our deployment of product into this expansive market. Poovanna is well recognized for both his technical expertise in this industry as well as having developed an expansive infrastructure of contacts in the industry which will prove to be invaluable for the successful expansion of our organization in this region.”

Poovanna states, “having operated for decades within Telecom service providers as well as Telecom Product Companies, and the experience of launching products in new markets, I am excited to participate in this great opportunity within 5BARz. I am confident that the 5BARz products represent a much needed solution in the region and the products have a very exciting future globally.”

About 5BARz International Inc.

The 5BARz International Inc. business is focused on the global commercialization of a patented product technology branded under the name 5BARz™. 5BARz™ is a cellular network infrastructure device for use in the small office, home or for when users are mobile. 5BARz™ incorporates a patented technology to create a highly engineered, single-piece, plug ‘n play unit that strengthens weak cellular signals to deliver high quality signals for voice, data and video reception on cell phones and other cellular equipped devices. 5BARz™ represents a key solution for cellular network operators in providing clear, high quality signal for their subscribers with a growing need for high quality connectivity. 5BARz International Inc.’s shares are publicly traded on the OTCBB under the ticker symbol BARZ.

5BARz Gaining Momentum in India

5BARz International, Inc. (“5BARz” or “the Company”) a technology leader in the cellular network extender industry, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary 5BARz India has completed delivery against the first Purchase Orders from a large multinational Indian operator. Further, the planning for future orders is underway.

5BARz India has also received technical acceptance from another “Tier One” network operator which has a large Indian footprint and is also expanding into other countries. 5BARz India has commenced commercial discussions with this network operator.

With the confidence of gaining technical acceptance from two “Tier One” network operators, 5BARz India has commenced dialogues with other Indian operators and intends to introduce the 5BARz™ network extenders through three other network operators in the next two quarters.

A recently concluded market research survey, initiated by 5BARz India, has shown that 46% of mobile consumers experience cellular network performance issues. This is consistent with the Indian government directives to improve the quality of telecom services. The world’s second largest cellular market (by subscriber base) has recently seen an urgent call to action by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad. Senior ministry officials have called for radical solutions to be implemented to help resolve the poor connectivity woes of Indian subscribers.

Indian telecom operators are facing significant challenges due to lack of land and infrastructure to erect new cell towers and an increased level of health activism which is leading to forced closure of existing towers in urban areas over radiation fears. Despite 70,000 towers being erected in the past year, call drops have increased two fold in 2G circles and over 65% in 3G circles.

We believe that due to the 5BARz™ plug & play feature, and zero installation cost of the 5BARz Network Extender that 5BARz™ is emerging as the most attractive proposition for this market scenario. Further, the overwhelming response received during the 5BARz India launch and the extremely positive traction seen in the recently attended investor conference, positions the 5BARz™ network extender as a key solution in solving the problem of the last mile of wireless connectivity.

About 5BARz International Inc.

The 5BARz International Inc. business is focused on the global commercialization of patented product technologies branded under the name 5BARz®. 5BARz® is a cellular and broadband connectivity solutions company for application in the small office, home or for when users are mobile. 5BARz® incorporates patented technology to create highly engineered, single-piece, plug ‘n play units that strengthens weak cellular signals to deliver high quality signals for voice, data and video reception on cell phones and other cellular equipped devices cellular connectivity device and an uninterrupted and smart solution for the broadband coverage solutions. 5BARz® represents a key solution for network operators in providing clear, high quality signal for their subscribers with a growing need for high quality connectivity. 5BARz International Inc.‘s shares are publicly traded on the OTCBB under the ticker symbol BARZ.