Broadband Wireless Internet Access (BWIA) / WiMAX Press Releases

Dong Thap Selects Motorola's Wireless Broadband Solution for Its Provincial E-government Network in Vietnam

Wi4 Fixed Canopy(R) network will allow voice, data and video services over a single wireless broadband link

DONG THAP, Vietnam, April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) today announced that the Dong Thap People's Committee has selected Motorola's wi4 Fixed Canopy solution for its e-government network. A combination of point-to-point and point-to-multi point wireless broadband network systems will connect provincial offices and administrative agencies in Dong Thap.

The Dong Thap Canopy deployment will support the triple play service set of high-speed Internet, Voice over IP (VoIP) and video calls over a single broadband platform. Besides the physical system, ongoing technical support will be provided by Motorola via E&T Company, an authorized Canopy solution provider, to ensure the smooth running of the network.

Demand Growing for Option's HSDPA 7.2 EXPRESS Data Cards and ICON USB Wireless Modems

Swisscom Mobile, Pannon Hungary and Partner Communications Israel Expand Range of Mobile Data Solutions

LEUVEN, Belgium, April 20/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --     Option (Euronext: OPTI: OPNVY; OTC: OPNVY),  the wireless technology company, today reported growing demand for its EXPRESS 7.2 data card and ICON 7.2 USB wireless modems from leading mobile operators in Switzerland, Hungary and Israel.

GlobeTrotter EXPRESS 7.2 data cards pack Option's advanced data communication capabilities into the slim-line, future-proof, ExpressCard form factor compatible with the 34mm expansion slots increasingly found on the latest laptops. The GlobeSurfer(R) ICON 7.2 wireless modem delivers DSL-like performance in a compact device that can plug directly into the USB port of any laptop or desktop PC. Its sleek and stylish design will appeal to the growing consumer market for flexible wireless data solutions.

Celtel Congo Powers Mobile Network With $3Million of Ceragon's High Power Radios

Ceragon's FibeAir 1500 HP Enables More Coverage With Fewer Installations

PARAMUS, New Jersey, April 19/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --     Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT and TASE: CRNT), www.ceragon.com, a leading provider of high-capacity wireless backhaul solutions, today announced that Celtel International, one of Africa's leading mobile service providers serving 15 countries and a Ceragon customer since 2004, has selected Ceragon's FibeAir 1500HP(R), a next generation long-haul, high-powered solution in Congo DRC. Ceragon's solution will enable Celtel Congo to cover large distances with fewer installations significantly reducing infrastructure costs. The value of this current phase of Ceragon's partnership with Celtel is $3 million.

"Celtel faced the challenge of finding a cost-effective solution that would reduce infrastructure costs while facilitating remote management for each area of service," said Thibeault De La Barre De Nanteuil, Chief Technical Officer at Celtel Congo. "Ceragon Networks is meeting the challenge with their FibeAir 1500HP, a long-haul solution covering distances greater than 43 miles (69 kilometers), which is mission-critical in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa's third largest country."

Moovera and Vodafone Collaborate On Wi-Fi For Public Transport

SITTINGBOURNE, England, April 19/PRNewswire/ --

Moovera Moovbox uses 3G broadband network for in-vehicle Internet access for passengers

Moovera Networks, a leading developer of mobile wireless broadband technology, and Vodafone UK have announced the successful commercial launch of high-speed Internet access on Europe's most frequent express coach service, the Oxford Tube. Passengers traveling on the Stagecoach Group plc service between Central London and Oxford now have email and web access on the move at speeds up to 1.4Mbps thanks to the combination of Moovera's mobile Wi-Fi equipment and Vodafone UK's 3G broadband network, which now covers 80% of the UK population.

Following an initial three-month trial by Stagecoach Group across the 25-vehicle fleet, over 7,000 passengers have used the free service more than 32,000 times with an average session duration of 41 minutes. Oxford Tube, which runs a 24-hour service every day of the year with coaches leaving up to every 10 minutes at peak times, has revealed that a number of commuters have transferred from the railways and from rival coach operators due to the popularity of the free Wi-Fi service.

TeleCIS Wireless Streamlines Focus to Maximize Fixed/Portable WiMAX Solutions

For Immediate Release

Contacts:

David A. Sumi
TeleCIS Wireless
408 866-2941
dsumi@telecis.com

Company Remains Committed to 16d Product and Spins Off 16e Technology

Campbell, Calif., April 17, 2007 — TeleCIS Wireless, a leading developer of WiMAX fixed and portable broadband wireless chips, today announced it has restructured to focus its business and engineering efforts toward delivering the industry’s leading SoC solutions to the burgeoning fixed and portable WiMAX16d market.  In order to strengthen its efforts, the company has sold its 16e WiMAX mobile SoC technology.  The sale of the 16e technology to a premier wireless chip vendor represents validation of the TeleCIS IP and designs – which were originally developed for the 16d System on a Chip. TeleCIS remains completely committed to its flagship product, the TCW 1620 fixed/portable WiMAX 16d SoC, and fully engaged in all aspects of business, including product development, manufacturing, product support, sales and marketing.   

The company maintains a full product roadmap providing increased flexibility and functionality to the TCW 1620 as well as developing new features and interfaces. TeleCIS will continue working together with its strong team of manufacturing partners targeting the huge potential for Fixed/Portable WiMAX consumer solutions around the world, developing a variety of products ranging from outdoor CPEs, desktop modems, PC Cards, USB devices, mini PCI form factors, cellular backhaul, surveillance and more.

Alvarion's 4Motion Solution Being Showcased At The Intel Developer Forum (IDF), Beijing, P.R. China

Intel and Alvarion Continue Collaboration for 802.16e-based Mobile WiMAX

Beijing, China, April 18, 2007 — Alvarion Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALVR), the world’s leading provider of WiMAX and wireless broadband solutions, today announced that Mobile WiMAX services based on Alvarion’s 4Motion solution will be showcased at Intel’s renowned Developer’s Forum in Beijing. The two companies are also cooperating on WiMAX interoperability testing for mobile WiMAX with Alvarion’s 16e-based radio access network (RAN).

Alvarion’s OPEN WiMAX 4Motion solution using MIMO Matrix B technology is expected to almost double the bandwidth capacity, reducing wireless infrastructure expenditures for operators.

Mobile Assets Announces New Wireless Subsidiary

LAS VEGAS, April 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mobile Assets Corp. (Pink Sheets: MBAP) announced today the establishment of Mobi Axxess Inc., a subsidiary of Mobile Assets Corp. focusing on tri-play wireless network technology turn-key solutions for governments and businesses.

Mobile Assets Chairman Andy Ruppanner, who will lead the new function as President, explained the reasons for the establishment of Mobi Axxess Inc., "Mobile Assets is in the business of creating scalable and global mobile technologies and applications through aggregation and development.  Over the past year we have expended considerable time and effort developing our Mobi Axxess wireless product and we are now so confident in this solution that we felt that it was time to establish a separate organization to bring it to market.  Our technology solution is provided by a European based partner and it is installed and working in several global locations.  Mobi Axxess will introduce its powerful, cost effective solution to the Americas."

Phoenicia Group Rolls Out BGAN Satellite Internet Technology In Libya

TRIPOLI, Libya, April 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Phoenicia Group Libya LLC, (www.phoenicia.ly), the leading US-Libyan diversified business and consultancy group, today announced plans to offer BGAN satellite Internet solutions to corporate and government clients across Libya, marking the deployment as the first time the technology will be used in the country. *(LOGO: Send2Press.com/mediaroom/07-0213-Phoenicia_72dpi.jpg) Phoenicia Group, through its affiliate Al-Waha IT & Telecommunications, is the sole licensed private satellite Internet and telecommunications provider in Libya, by virtue of General People's Committee Decision 88/2004, and offers military, government, and corporate clients in Libya a range of services, including VSAT, IT Consultancy, Disaster Management, VHF&HF, Microwave, Security, Wireless, and VOIP solutions.

Hughes Signs Contract with TerreStar to Develop, Manufacture and Install Turnkey Satellite Base Station Subsystem

GERMANTOWN, Md., April 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the global leader in broadband satellite network solutions and services, today announced the signing of a contract with TerreStar Networks Inc. (TerreStar), a majority owned subsidiary of Motient Corporation (MNCP), under which it will design,  develop, and manufacture a turnkey satellite base station subsystem (S-BSS) and satellite air interface protocol. The contract includes installation at TerreStar's two satellite gateway facilities along with related services.

The S-BSS will interface with the integrated satellite ground based beam forming (GBBF) subsystem, which is also being developed by Hughes under a separate contract, and will be a key component of the satellite network portion of TerreStar's integrated satellite and terrestrial network.

Broadband Internet Access Peaking - Wireless Connectivity To Drive Next Phase Of Global Internet Usage

Future Growth In ‘Wired’ Broadband Access May Be Less Robust In The Near Future With Most Already Having Made The Jump To High-Speed Internet Connections According To Ipsos Insight’s Latest The Face Of The Web Study

April 17, 2007
Contact Adam Wright at 612.573.8536
Category Technology, Cable, Media , Consumer Trends
Datasource Face of the Web
Location United States

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New York, NY— While dial-up access to the Internet continues its slow death globally, the number of Internet adults utilizing ‘wired’ broadband connections may also be peaking, according to results released from Ipsos Insight’s annual The Face of the Web study. At the end of 2006, it is estimated that over three-quarters (77%) of the global online population was utilizing a broadband connection to access the Internet, in comparison to just 21% utilizing a dial-up connection. And though the prevalence of broadband access continued its steady growth trend through 2006, growing an additional seven percentage-points from 2005 (70%), the salad days of robust annual growth for broadband penetration may soon be coming to an end.

The latest findings from The Face of the Web 2006 — based on interviews in 12 key global markets with more than 6,553 adults, including 3,798 active Internet users at the end of last year — reflect the adoption possibilities of the Internet that few other consumer technologies have shown in the past. Ipsos Insight, the global survey-based marketing research firm, has been tracking global Internet developments since 1999.