FCC Approval

16 Nov 2007 12:40

Redline Communications Group Inc.16 November 2007 Media contact:Carolyn Anderson(M) +1 647 296 3117(O) +1 905 479 8344 x.2333canderson@redlinecommunications.com Buchanan CommunicationsJeremy Garcia / James Strong+44 (0) 207 466 5000 Immediate Release 16 November 2007 Redline Communications Inc Redline first to receive FCC approval for 3.65 GHz WiMAX Products --RedMAX(TM) products will enable operators to establish WiMAX networks in more communities throughout the United States -- TORONTO, ON - November 16, 2007 - Redline Communications Inc., a leadingprovider of standards-based WiMAX and broadband wireless infrastructureproducts, today announced it has received Federal Communications Commission(FCC). approval for its RedMAX AN-100U WiMAX base station in the United States.The first 3.65 GHz WiMAX product to be approved for operation in the UnitedStates, the RedMAX base station will enable operators across the United Statesto deploy WiMAX services using the newly-available 3.65 GHz spectrum. "Redline is pleased with the FCC's decision to enable more operators to deliverbroadband wireless services to rural and underserved areas," said Kevin Suitor,Vice President, Marketing and Business Development. "With more than 130deployments of our WiMAX Forum Certified(TM) products worldwide, Redline has seen the benefit of enabling operators to bring true broadband services to morecommunities. Service providers throughout the U.S. can now rely on Redline'sexpertise and proven technologies to establish successful WiMAX networks." Commercial testing of Redline's 3.65 GHz RedMAX products has been performedunder Test and Development licenses for the 3.65 GHz spectrum for severalmonths, following the Federal Communications Commission's decision to allowWiMAX deployments in the 3.65 GHz spectrum. "With the FCC approval of Redline's3.65 GHz RedMAX product, service providers can leverage a mature platform, thathas been installed worldwide, and is available for immediate deployment in theUS," said Mario Pidutti Director of Product Management for RedMAX. "The broadband performance and interoperability of Redline's WiMAX systems willhelp service providers across the United States to deliver a broad range ofcommunications services," said Michael Anderson, President, PDQLink, a WirelessInternet Service Provider in Illinois that is currently testing Redline's 3.65GHz RedMAX products. "The unique licensing scheme for the 3.65 GHz band put inplace by the FCC provides service providers additional tools to deployaffordable alternative broadband services across the U.S., while enabling themto share the spectrum with existing satellite owners that also support essentialcommunciations services." "Redline is enabling carriers to establish profitable business models with theirWiMAX networks. Our 44 commercial, revenue-generating RedMAX networks includethe world's highest-capacity WiMAX networks in existence today," added Suitor."Our focus on open, interoperable WiMAX solutions ensures our customers canestablish a viable long-term WiMAX business and network strategy." -more- 2/... Redline's RedMAX(TM) FamilyRedline's RedMAX family of WiMAX solutions includes the world's first completesystem 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 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 Redline CommunicationsRedline Communications (www.redlinecommunications.com) is the leading providerof standards-based wireless broadband solutions. Redline's RedMAX(TM) WiMAXForum 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 wirelessindustry leadership with the continued development of WiMAX and other advancedwireless broadband products. With more than 75,000 installations in 80countries, and a global network of over 140 partners, Redline's experience andexpertise helps service providers, enterprises and government organizations rollout wireless broadband networks to support advanced communications. - 30 - NOTE: All registered and unregistered trademarks mentioned in this release are the property of their respective owners. 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