Google Invests in 3G Femtocell Manufacturer

The search engine, Google has made an investment in the 3G femtocell developer, Ubiquisys. The company says that it raised US$25 million in a B-round financing and says that it's A-round backers - technology investors Accel Partners, Atlas Venture and Advent Venture Partners - was joined by Google.

The Ubiquisys ZoneGate femtocell offers mobile users mobile coverage in the home using their usual 3G cell phones. The device plugs into an existing home broadband gateway or is built into a gateway product that includes WiFi, DSL, Ethernet, phone ports and USB.

"Our mission is to empower mobile carriers to bring compelling service packages into homes using our ZoneGate solution," said Chris Gilbert, CEO Ubiquisys. "We're delighted by the confidence our investors have shown in our technology and its ability to deliver innovative applications via ZoneGate's unique services platform."

Posted to the site on 20th July 2007