Redline Receives FCC Approval for 3.65 GHz WiMAX Subscriber Units

Wed Dec 5, 2007 7:00am EST
 
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Redline Poised to Meet Pent-up Demand for True WiMAX Solutions
 with First Complete FCC-Approved WiMAX Systems for the United States
TORONTO--(Business Wire)--Redline Communications Inc. (TSX:RDL) (LSE:RDL), a leading
provider of standards-based WiMAX and broadband wireless
infrastructure products, today announced it has received Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) approval for its RedMAX(TM) WiMAX
Outdoor Subscriber Unit (SU-O) in the United States. With this
approval, Redline now offers the only complete FCC-certified WiMAX
system for the newly-available 3.65 GHz frequency band.

   "Redline is pleased to be celebrating another first in WiMAX, as
the first equipment manufacturer to receive FCC approval for 3.65 GHz
WiMAX products," said Kevin Suitor, Vice President, Marketing and
Business Development. "Redline is set to meet the pent up demand in
the United States for our RedMAX products, which are among the most
widely-deployed WiMAX Forum Certified(TM) systems, and are now
powering 44 commercial networks around the world. Redline's focus on
high-performance and interoperable network equipment has enabled
operators worldwide to reap the benefits of true WiMAX technologies."

   Redline's RedMAX SU-O is designed for outdoor installation at
business or residential locations to establish broadband wireless
connectivity to the network operator's WiMAX base station. Each
Redline RedMAX AN-100U base station can provide broadband connections
to thousands of business or residential users.

   "Redline's RedMAX products are well suited for deployment in the
3.65 GHz band under the rules set out by the FCC," added Mario
Pidutti, Director, Product Management at Redline. "Using time-division
duplexing (TDD), RedMAX products enable service providers to support
high volumes of traffic within a small amount of spectrum. This
technology advantage translates to a stronger business model, as the
operator can support a higher number of commercial subscribers and
generate more revenues from their network."

   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 Platform

   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)TCA (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
including laptops, mobile handsets and PDAs.

   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 75,000 installations in 80 countries, and a global
network of over 140 partners, Redline's experience and expertise helps
service providers, enterprises and government organizations roll out
wireless broadband networks to support advanced communications.

   NOTE: All registered and unregistered trademarks mentioned in this
release are the property of their respective owners.

Redline Communications
Carolyn Anderson, 905-479-8344
canderson@redlinecommunications.com
or
Paree Katharos, 905-479-8344
pkatharos@redlinecommunications.com
or
Equicom Group
Craig Armitage, 416-815-0700
carmitage@equicomgroup.com
or
John Elias, 416-815-0700
jelias@equicomgroup.com

Copyright Business Wire 2007

 

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