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Redline's RedMAX(TM) products
chosen for first WiMAX network in Lebanon
Other topics:
WiMAX Service Rollout,
WiMAX Access Solution
Redline Communications Inc
November 12, 2007
Comium Data Lebanon selects Redline's WiMAX Forum Certified(TM) system
for high-capacity IP network in Lebanon
Toronto, Canada -- Redline Communications Inc, a leading provider of
standards-based WiMAX and broadband wireless infrastructure products,
today announced that its RedMAX(TM) WiMAX products have been chosen by
Comium Data Lebanon ("Comium"), for its country-wide WiMAX network in
Lebanon. |
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Comium Data Lebanon is
part of the Comium Group, which has a presence in 14 countries,
including the United States, Brazil, Poland, France, and several
countries throughout the Middle East and Africa, and is one of four
licensed data carriers in Lebanon. Comium Data is the first in Lebanon
to deploy WiMAX Forum Certified(TM) WiMAX equipment for commercial
voice, video and data broadband services. Redline's RedMAX technology
was selected following a competitive review process to replace Comium's
existing line-of-sight fixed wireless access legacy infrastructure for
its broadband network. Comium plans to complete country-wide coverage
based on RedMAX by mid-2008.
"Comium chose Redline products to construct the largest, most rigorously
engineered IP network in Lebanon because we believe that Redline has the
most technologically advanced, reliable WiMAX infrastructure solutions
available today," said Khaldoun Farhat, VP, Comium Data. "Redline's
WiMAX technology enables us to deliver high-bandwidth services to a
higher number of subscribers than with other solutions we considered,
with 24 hours a day, 7 days a week fault-proof availability."
Comium joins the more than 125 operators worldwide that have chosen
Redline's RedMAX products for their WiMAX deployments. Comium's WiMAX
network will have the potential to pass hundreds of thousands of homes
and currently has many thousands of subscribers in Beirut, Mount
Lebanon, Tripoli, Keserwan and Nabatiye with potential for additional
growth.
"Comium is one of the latest examples of a leading telecommunications
company with the vision and expertise to choose WiMAX technologies as
the foundation for their broadband wireless networks," said Kevin
Suitor, Vice President, Marketing and Business Development, Redline
Communications. "The economic and operational benefits of WiMAX continue
to ensure that operators expand their networks and service offerings to
reach new, lucrative markets without the burden of substantial capital
expenditure."
The Redline RedMAX installation delivers high-speed internet and data
services to VLAN and WWAN enterprise customers, SOHO and SME customers
and educational and health care institutions, using Redline's WiMAX
Forum Certified(TM) RedMAX Base Station (AN-100U), RedMAX Outdoor
Subscriber Unit (SU-O) and RedMAX Indoor Subscriber Unit (SU-I).
The RedMAX network consists of Redline base stations that connect with
end-users in Beirut, Mount Lebanon, Tripoli, Keserwan and Nabatiye via
Redline subscriber units. The WiMAX links connect customers at distance
of up to 17 km at speeds of up to 2Mbps per connection for applications
such as telemedicine, branch offices, and remote ICT development centres.
Redline's RedMAX(TM) Family
Redline's RedMAX family of WiMAX solutions includes the world's first
complete system to receive the WiMAX Forum Certified(TM) mark for
conformance to the WiMAX standards for performance and interoperability.
Redline's 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. Redline is maintaining its WiMAX leadership
with the expansion of its RedMAX family to include products for
additional frequency bands, applications and standards.
RedMAX 4C Mobile WiMAX
The RedMAX 4C is the latest addition to Redline's family of WiMAX
products. Operating in the 2.5 GHz and 3.5 GHz spectrum bands, RedMAX 4C
is designed to conform to the requirements for 802.16e Certification
Wave 2, which is the WiMAX Forum's official certification program for
Mobile WiMAX. Supporting a high concentration of subscribers, it enables
operators to realize a rapid return on their WiMAX investment, with a
low total cost of ownership. The RedMAX 4C includes a modular,
standardized micro Telecommunications Computing Architecture chassis
base station that is small, lightweight and easy to deploy. RedMAX 4C
will also include a suite of indoor and outdoor fixed and portable
end-user devices such as laptops, mobile handsets and PDAs.
About Comium Data Holdings
Comium is a Group of Engineering and Service companies specializing in
fixed and mobile telecommunications networks and services. Founded in
1994, the Group is an acknowledged leader in the provision of
telecommunication services in the Middle East and African markets, with
growing interests in both North and South America. For more information,
visit www.comium.com.
About Redline Communications
Redline Communications (www.redlinecommunications.com) is the leading
provider of standards-based wireless broadband solutions. Redline's
RedMAX(TM) WiMAX Forum Certified(TM) systems and award-winning
RedCONNEX(TM) family of broadband wireless infrastructure 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 50,000
installations in 80 countries, and a global network of over 100
partners, Redline's experience and expertise helps service providers,
enterprises and government organizations roll out wireless broadband
networks to support advanced communications. |
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