RDL.L Regulatory News (RDL)

14 Nov 2007 12:00

Redline Communications Group Inc.14 November 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 14, 2007 Contact information:Redline Communications Equicom GroupCarolyn Anderson/Paree Katharos Craig Armitage / Vanessa Beresfordcanderson@redlinecommunications.com carmitage@equicomgroup.com / vberesford@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 Redline Communications Inc Hotspot chooses Redline's RedMAXTM for national WiMAX network in Tanzania -- Hotspot, Redline Communications and RapidCloud to install WiMAX Forum CertifiedTM network to cover six major centres -- Redline Communications Inc. ("Redline") (TSX and AIM: RDL), a leading providerof standards-based WiMAX access and broadband wireless infrastructure products,today announced that Hotspot Business Solutions ("Hotspot"), a regionaltelecommunications provider in Tanzania, has selected Redline's RedMAX productsfor the country's first national WiMAX network. Hotspot will launch the first phase of its WiMAX network, on November 15th,delivering commercial WiMAX services to Dar es Salaam, the country's premiercommercial centre, and Mwanza. The first phase will also include the deploymentof a RedMAX network in Arusha in December 2007. Hotspot expects to increase thenumber of its subscribers in these regions by up to 60 per cent over the nexttwo-years. The second phase of the Hotspot RedMAX deployment will begin inJanuary 2008, and will bring WiMAX services to the capital city of Dodoma, aswell as Morogoro and Zanzibar. With its six-city WiMAX network, Hotspot will beable to deliver high quality voice, video and data internet services togovernment agencies, corporations, educational institutions, and residentsacross Tanzania. "This is a great milestone in Tanzanian history. By launching WiMAX in theregion, we have become a catalyst for positive change," said Emmanuel Nyaki,Chief Executive Officer of Hotspot. "With Redline's extensive experienceinstalling OFDM and WiMAX systems, we will be able to quickly deploy our networkand deliver revenue-generating broadband services. In addition, with Redline'ssolution, our network can support a much greater capacity of subscribers thanwith other technologies, allowing a much faster return on our investment - areturn we hope to realize within the next eight to 10 months." Hotspot selected Redline after a comprehensive review of four leading WiMAXcompanies. Under the terms of the agreement, the Hotspot WiMAX network will beclosely managed and coordinated by RapidCloud Technology (Pty) Ltd("RapidCloud"), a Premium Redline Certified Partner and major systems integratorthat provides local logistical and post-sales operational support to the Hotspotand other RedMAX network installations in the East Africa region. Hotspot andRapidCloud have previously installed Redline's AN-30e to connect Hotspot'sexisting satellite network. "Hotspot is the latest example of a company that has trialed Redline's productsand chosen RedMAX for its wide scale WiMAX commercial deployment in afast-growing emerging market," said Kevin Suitor, Vice President, Marketing andBusiness Development, Redline. "We expect that with its professional networkplanning and solid business model, Hotspot will join the many RedMAX customerswith commercial deployments that are already generating revenues to fuel thefurther expansion of their networks." "Wireless broadband service providers must balance their customers' expectationsof high-quality broadband service against the reality of its cost," said MalcolmClark, Managing Director, RapidCloud. "With RedMAX, Hotspot meets its customerexpectations, while avoiding expensive infrastructure investments, allowing formore growth and deployment opportunities." To celebrate their WiMAX launch, Hotspot is hosting a press conference onNovember 15th, 2007 at 6:45 pm at the Kilimanjaro Kempinski hotel in Tanzania.At the event, the following persons will be available to provide information onthe Hotspot RedMAX deployment: • Daniel Noni, Operations Manager, Hotspot • Simon Wilder, Managing Director, Europe and Africa, Redline • Malcolm Clark, Managing Director, RapidCloud 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 4CTM Mobile WiMAXThe RedMAX 4C, which is based on the WiMAX industry's 802.16e-2005 standards formobile WiMAX, supports a wide range of fixed, portable and mobile wirelessservices including support Voice and Video over IP, broadband Internet accessused to support highly valued education, medical, transportation and municipalapplications, VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) and other advanced communicationsservices. The RedMAX 4C Mobile WiMAX platform is designed to enable operators tomaximize the reach and customer density required for a profitable carrierbusiness model. The RedMAX 4C includes a modular, standardized (micro)TCA(micro Telecommunications Computing Architecture) chassis base station that issmall, lightweight and easy to deploy. RedMAX 4C will also include a suite ofindoor and outdoor fixed and portable end-user devices including laptops, mobilehandsets and PDAs. Redline's new WiMAX offering is also designed to facilitatethe integration of its existing RedMAX products with its RedMAX 4C technologies,providing operators a path to true mobility. About Hotspot Business SolutionsHotspot Business Solutions - The Network That Delivers - is a well establishedcompany, founded in 2004 and registered in 2005. We specialize in the provisionof the state-of-the-art business solutions: Satellite-based Data / InternetServices, Local Area Network (LAN) / Wide Area Network (WAN) ConnectivitySolutions, Consultancy in ICT and Management Information Systems (MIS) coupledwith Technical and Maintenance Services. For more information, visit: http://www.hotspot-tz.com/index.htm About RapidCloud TechnologyRapidCloud Technology (Pty) Ltd is a privately owned, South African basedtechnology company. Founded in 2002, RapidCloud focuses on identifying,developing and implementing targeted telecommunication and enterprise solutionsto enable telecommunication carriers, wireless ISPs and enterprises to expandedservice capabilities while driving cost-efficiencies. For accelerated adoptionof new broadband services, reduced communication costs and new connectivitypossibilities contact RapidCloud at http://www.rapidcloud.com About Redline Communications Redline 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 arethe property of their respective owners. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange