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DBD Deutsche Breitband Dienste
Expands Network With Airspan's WiMAX Products in Germany
Other topics:
WiMAX Digital Display,
WiMAX Spectrum Signal Processing,
Mobile WiMAX Comparisons
MARKET WIRE
May 02, 2007
Country-Wide Deployment of WiMAX Continuing Momentum
Boca Raton, FL -- Airspan Networks, Inc., a leading worldwide provider of
WiMAX and Wi-Fi based broadband wireless access networks, today
announced expansion orders received from DBD Deutsche Breitband Dienste
GmbH ("DBD") of Germany, for the deployment of Airspan's WiMAX products.
DBD has placed orders for over 500 additional base stations and a
significant number of subscriber terminals. |
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DBD, Germany's first and
largest WiMAX operator, provides broadband access services using
Airspan's WiMAX technology in the 3.5GHz band, for both residential and
enterprise customers. DBD has now rolled out services in more than forty
networks, the largest deployment being in Berlin, where subscribers
enjoy the freedom of wireless Internet access at highly competitive
prices.
In addition, DBD is one of the first operators to deploy Airspan's
VoiceMAX technology on a WiMAX network. VoiceMAX gives operators the
ability to deliver carrier-grade VoIP services through a software suite
that provides VoIP admission control, which monitors the user experience
of voice calls over WiMAX networks. VoiceMAX enables wireless operators
to prevent network congestion and prevents data traffic from degrading
voice quality as the network is loaded with IP traffic. With VoiceMAX,
DBD can guarantee high quality and consistent voice services to its
subscribers at any time.
"This additional commitment from DBD demonstrates Airspan's leading
position in delivering voice and data WiMAX solutions that are reliable
and easily deployable. Airspan's WiMAX products have allowed DBD to
strengthen its leadership in rolling out WiMAX broadband infrastructure
in Germany," said Eric Stonestrom, Airspan's president and chief
executive officer.
Commenting on the transaction, Fabio Zoffi, founder and chief executive
officer of DBD, said "Airspan has delivered proven quality WiMAX
products to DBD that have allowed our network and our subscriber base to
grow extremely fast. With the recent introduction of a bundled service
including high quality voice services (VoIP), we expect even more
customers to enjoy the freedom offered by wireless, all IP,
communication over our WiMAX networks."
About DBD Deutsche Breitband Dienste GmbH ("DBD")
DBD Deutsche Breitband Dienste GmbH is a telecommunications company
operating across Germany. As a pioneer of the WiMAX wireless broadband
access technology, DBD provides residential customers and SMEs with
easy-to-use and inexpensive high-speed wireless Internet access and
voice services. Supported by its strategic investor Intel, DBD operates
wireless networks in both metropolitan areas (under the MAXXonair brand)
and rural areas (under the DSLonair brand) across Germany. The company
was founded in August 2003 and its headquarters are located in
Heidelberg, Germany. More information on DBD's technology and services
is available at www.MAXXonair.de and www.DSLonair.de.
About Airspan Networks, Inc.
Airspan Networks provides wireless voice and broadband data systems and
solutions for the fixed and mobile WiMAX and Wi-Fi markets, including
Voice Over IP (VoIP). Its wireless products serve operators around the
world in both licensed and unlicensed frequency bands between 700 MHz
and 6 GHz. Airspan has a strong wireless product roadmap that includes
WiMAX Forum Certified equipment and products meeting 802.11 a/b/g Wi-Fi
standards, Airspan's HiperMAX and MicroMAX base station products support
portable and mobile 802.16e-2005 WiMAX alongside fixed and nomadic
802.16-2004 products. Airspan products also include "self install" and
professionally installed customer premise equipment. Airspan is on the
Board and is a founder member of the WiMAX Forum and a member of the
Wi-Fi Alliance. The Company has deployments in more than 100 countries
with more than 400 operators, 100 of which use Airspan's WiMAX Forum
Certified and non-certified products. Airspan's wireless systems are
based on radio technology that delivers excellent area coverage, high
security and resistance to fading. These systems can be deployed rapidly
and cost effectively, providing an attractive alternative to traditional
wired communications networks. Airspan also offers radio planning,
network installation, integration, training and support services to
facilitate the deployment and operation of its systems. Airspan is an
international telecommunications equipment provider headquartered in
Boca Raton, Florida. |
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