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WiMAX Metropolitan Network |
Redline and Lanka Internet
deploy world’s first WiMAX Forum Certified™ metropolitan network
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Redline Communications
June 20, 2006
‘Best-in-class’ WiMAX network
demonstrates the benefits of third party interoperability
SINGAPORE -- Redline Communications, a leading provider of
standards-based broadband wireless equipment, today announced that Lanka
Internet, Sri Lanka’s pioneer, facility-based telecom services operator,
has selected Redline’s RedMAX™, the world’s first complete WiMAX Forum
Certified™ system, to establish Sri Lanka’s fully certified WiMAX
broadband metropolitan network in Colombo. |
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Lanka Internet is one of
Sri Lanka’s fastest-growing telecommunications services providers. The
Lanka Internet network incorporates Redline’s WiMAX-certified products
to deliver robust, reliable broadband services to the local marketplace
- providing an affordable alternative to ADSL, leased Lines and other
broadband Internet access products. Lanka Internet is now offering its
new WiMAX services to business and select residential customers in the
region that were previously underserved by the existing infrastructure.
“Lanka Internet has demonstrated its commitment to delivering the most
advanced communications services available to its customers,” said Majed
Sifri, President and CEO, Redline Communications. “By establishing its
WiMAX network today, Lanka Internet is uniquely positioned to attract
new subscribers, introduce new services, and distinguish itself from
other service providers in the region. We look forward to working with
Lanka Internet as they expand their WiMAX strategy to markets throughout
Sri Lanka.”
Building on its success in Colombo, Lanka Internet plans to expand its
WiMAX network deployment to several major cities in Sri Lanka, including
seamless coverage in Colombo and its suburbs over the coming months.
Plans are also underway to expand its existing range of WiMAX-based
product and services offerings.
“Wireless technologies are enabling companies to thrive in the
highly-competitive telecommunications market all across Asia Pacific,
including technology gateways like Sri Lanka. With Redline’s certified
products, WiMAX is not only a reality; it allows us to quickly and
cost-effectively bring the most advanced communications services to our
customers. These include voice, broadband Internet access and data
transmission services,” said Thushara Seneviratne, Vice Chairman / CEO,
Lanka Internet. “After an exhaustive search, Lanka Internet chose
Redline to enhance our ability to offer a wide array of affordable
broadband wireless services in Sri Lanka. With the launch of our WiMAX
services, businesses in the largest cities will be among the first in
the world to experience the benefits of true WiMAX connectivity, such as
standardized equipment or lower cost of infrastructure.”
Redline will be assisted by their local partner Cegetel Services Limited
for the RedMAX network deployment for Lanka Internet.
Redline’s RedPATH™ Architecture Roadmap
Lanka Internet is among the first carriers in the world to benefit from
Redline’s RedPATH architecture roadmap, which provides carriers with a
clear business and network deployment strategy that leverages their
WiMAX investment. RedPATH is a three-stage approach that guides
Redline’s RedMAX product development from supporting today’s fixed and
portable services, to products that will enable carriers to expand and
enhance their services, and delivering on the promise of full mobility.
With the first phase now complete, operators can establish a WiMAX
network that delivers on the performance and interoperability
requirements of WiMAX Forum Certified™ products, with an open
architecture and management system which are key components for
carrier-class networks.
Redline is now delivering on phase two of RedPATH, which will enable
operators to expand their services to enhanced fixed services and
portable applications. The RedMAX Indoor Subscriber Unit will accelerate
the expansion of WiMAX networks to include residential and small
business users. Also in this phase, operators can benefit from a new
RedMAX base station architecture that will support either or both of
today’s WiMAX standards. The third phase of RedPATH will enable RedMAX
network operators to evolve to mobile service offerings with advanced
physical layer technologies including MIMO and AAS antennas that ensure
the ubiquitous coverage required for a profitable mobile business model.
Redline’s RedMAX™ Family
Redline’s RedMAX family of WiMAX solutions includes the world’s first
complete network to receive the WiMAX Forum Certified™ mark for
conformance to the strict standards for performance and
interoperability. The carrier-class RedMAX Base Station (AN-100U)
supports voice, video, and prioritized data traffic, enabling
long-range, high-capacity wireless broadband networks. Redline’s WiMAX
products also include the RedMAX Indoor Subscriber Unit (SU-I) and
Outdoor Subscriber Unit (SU-O) designed for enterprise and residential
services. The RedMAX Management Suite enables operators to monitor and
control the network, ensuring high service availability.
About Lanka Internet
Lanka Internet Service is the pioneer, facility-based, Internet and
telecom services operator in Sri Lanka with operations in
telecommunications services such as voice telephony, data, public
payphone, broadband, internet, VSAT services, point-to-point and
point-to-multipoint radio links, last mile access, voice and video
conferencing, VPN & IPVPN, Leased Line Circuits both domestic and
international to name but a few. The special advantage of LISL is the
exclusive mandate for the utilization of enhanced voice family of
technologies / IP based technologies for the provision of voice based
services and core network. Lanka Internet is a Recognized Operating
Agency (ROA) recognized by the International Telecommunications Union,
Geneva.
In addition to the above mentioned services, Lanka Internet is also
engaged in External Gateway Operator services and operates in Sri Lanka
the required network and infrastructure including and not limited to
satellite earth stations, switching and billing infrastructure, routing
infrastructure and gateways for the origination, termination and
re-filing of international voice calls. Lanka Internet at present is
expanding its service offerings such as deployment of WiMax and advance
applications which include WiFi enabled IP phones, IP TV and a host of
IP based services.
About Redline Communications
Redline Communications is the leading provider of standards-based
wireless broadband solutions. Redline’s WiMAX Forum Certified™ systems
and award-winning proprietary products enable service providers and
other network operators to cost-effectively deliver high-bandwidth
services including voice, video and data communications. Redline is
committed to maintaining its wireless industry leadership with the
continued development of WiMAX and other advanced wireless broadband
products. With more than 20,000 installations in 75 countries, and a
global network of more than 80 partners, Redline has the experience and
expertise to help service providers capitalize on opportunities to roll
out the services and applications that drive their business forward. For
more information, visit www.redlinecommunications.com.
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