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Pantech Group, founded in 1991 and based in Seoul, South Korea, develops a variety of communications products. The firm introduced the world's first code division multiple access (CDMA) mobile telephone in 1994. The company also has been a leader in developing Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), general packet radio service (GPRS), and EDGE technologies. The firm's PCI Express Card modules support Internet access over CDMA networks. Pantech Group introduced a GSM fingerprint recognition telephone in 2004 and a 3D movement recognition telephone in 2005. The firm is known for its WIDE CUBE and Transformer mobile handset lines. The company holds multiple patents on its technologies. Pantech Group includes the Pantech Company Limited, Pantech & Curitel Communications Incorporated, and Pantech C&I Company Limited affiliates. Pantech Company Limited exports GSM handsets to China, Russia, and Mexico. It sells SKY handsets in Korea. Pantech & Curitel Communications Incorporated exports CDMA telephones. It sells Curitel handsets in Korea. Pantech C&I Company Limited Pantech Group has earned TL9000, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 certifications. The firm serves customers across Asia, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East. The company has formed an alliance with Motorola. Pantech Group is listed on the Korean Stock Exchange.
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