RDL.L Regulatory News (RDL)

20 Nov 2007 07:01

Redline Communications Group Inc.20 November 2007 NEWS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact information:Redline Communications Equicom GroupCarolyn Anderson/Paree Katharos Craig Armitage / John Eliascanderson@redlinecommunications.com carmitage@equicomgroup.com // jelias@equicomgroup.compkatharos@redlinecommunications.com +1 416 815 0700Tel: + 1 905 479 8344Buchanan Communications Canaccord AdamsJeremy Garcia / James Strong Chris Bowman / Andrew ChubbTel: +44 (0)20 7466 5000 Tel: +44 (0)20 7050 6500 MTN selects Redline's RedMAX products for WiMAX network in Cameroon -- Major African telecommunications provider deploys Redline's WiMAX Forum CertifiedTM RedMAXTM products for 12-city wireless broadband network -- TORONTO, ON - November 20, 2007 - Redline Communications Inc., (TSX and AIM: RDL) a leading provider of standards-based WiMAX and broadband wirelessinfrastructure products, today announced that MTN Cameroon, a subsidiary of theMTN Group, a multinational telecommunications group operating in 21 countries inAfrica and the Middle East, has chosen Redline's WiMAX Forum CertifiedTMRedMAXTM products for its 12-city WiMAX network. The first phase of the MTN Cameroon's WiMAX roll-out will include the cities ofDouala and Yaounde, with 10 additional cities planned for 2007 and 2008. Duringthis phase, MTN Cameroon will install base stations with capacity to servethousands of users and will offer VLAN services to more than 700 corporatecustomers. The company expects to extend its services to more than 12,000residential users in Douala and Yaounde in 2007. MTN Cameroon chose Redline'sRedMAX products after a two year tender process during which the companyevaluated WiMAX products from several companies. "MTN is revolutionizing broadband services throughout Africa. With the launch ofour WiMAX network in Cameroon, the company has catapulted the country to theforefront of telecommunications, bringing the most advanced services availableto business and residents, and bringing connectivity 'Everywhere You Go'," saidEben Albertyn, Chief Technical Officer, MTN Cameroon. "By selecting Redline'sWiMAX Forum Certified solutions, we have ensured that our networks will have thecapacity and features that will allow us to generate a rapid return on ourinvestment and to serve more customers over time." RapidCloud, a Redline Certified Partner and the leading wireless systemsintegrator, has initiated the first phase of the WiMAX network and is developingnetwork plans for each of the additional 10 cities where MTN Cameroon will rollout its WiMAX services. "Redline's footprint in emerging markets continues to grow as Redline works withMTN Cameroon and RapidCloud to deploy what will be one of the largest WiMAXnetworks on the African continent," said Majed Sifri, President and CEO, RedlineCommunications Inc. "MTN Cameroon is the latest example of a majortelecommunications provider that is now offering commercial, revenue generatingWiMAX services with RedMAX, with plans to expand their networks to serve moresubscribers over time. With its proven ability to support a high concentrationof users on a single sector, RedMAX provides carriers with an excellent returnon investment." -more- 2/... Redline's RedMAXTM FamilyRedline's RedMAX family of WiMAX solutions includes the world's first completesystem to receive the WiMAX Forum CertifiedTM mark for conformance to the WiMAXstandards for performance and interoperability. Redline's carrier-class RedMAXBase Station (AN-100U) supports voice, video, and prioritized data traffic,enabling long-range, high-capacity wireless broadband networks. Redline's WiMAXproducts also include the RedMAX Indoor Subscriber Unit (SU-I) and OutdoorSubscriber Unit (SU-O) designed for enterprise and residential services. TheRedMAX Management Suite enables operators to monitor and control the network,ensuring high service availability. Redline is maintaining its WiMAX leadershipwith the expansion of its RedMAX family to include products for additionalfrequency bands, applications and standards. RedMAX 4C Mobile WiMAX PlatformThe 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 toconform to the requirements for 802.16e Certification Wave 2, which is the WiMAXForum's official certification program for Mobile WiMAX. Supporting a highconcentration of subscribers, it enables operators to realize a rapid return ontheir WiMAX investment, with a low total cost of ownership. The RedMAX 4Cincludes a modular, standardized (micro)TCA (micro Telecommunications ComputingArchitecture) chassis base station that is small, lightweight and easy todeploy. RedMAX 4C will also include a suite of indoor and outdoor fixed andportable end-user devices including laptops, mobile handsets and PDAs. About MTN CameroonMTN Cameroon is a telecommunications company operating in Cameroon sinceFebruary 2000, following the purchase of CAMTEL Mobile. As at 30 September 2007,MTN had 2,237,000 active subscribers and to date has over 58% of the marketshare. With an annual turnover of over 148 billion FCfa in 2006, MTN is amongstthe five most important Cameroonian companies in terms of annual turnover. MTNCameroon has invested over 213 billion FCfa in the development of a state-of-the-art network which is composed of over 377 base stations which ensure itspresence in the ten provinces of the country and a population coverage rate of80%. For more information, visit www.mtncameroon.net About Redline CommunicationsRedline Communications (www.redlinecommunications.com) is the leading providerof standards-based wireless broadband solutions. Redline's RedMAXTM WiMAX ForumCertifiedTM systems and award-winning RedCONNEXTM family of broadband wirelessinfrastructure products enable service providers and other network operators tocost-effectively deliver high-bandwidth services including voice, video and datacommunications. Redline is committed to maintaining its wireless industryleadership with the continued development of WiMAX and other advanced wirelessbroadband products. With more than 75,000 installations in 80 countries, and aglobal network of over 140 partners, Redline's experience and expertise helpsservice providers, enterprises and government organizations roll out wirelessbroadband networks to support advanced communications. NOTE: All registered and unregistered trademarks mentioned in this release are the property of their respective owners. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange