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Redline’s WiMAX network to be
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Redline Communications
March 26, 2007
STC brings true WiMAX Forum™ Certified products to businesses and
residents via its nation-wide WiMAX network
Saudi Arabia -- Redline Communications, a leading provider of
standards-based WiMAX and broadband wireless infrastructure products,
today announced Saudi Telecom Company (STC) has chosen Redline’s RedMAX
WiMAX Forum™ Certified products for its nation-wide WiMAX network in
Saudi Arabia. STC, the country’s national telecommunications operator,
has deployed RedMAX products in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam as part of the
first phase of its WiMAX network deployment. |
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"STC is bringing
broadband communications in Saudi Arabia to a new level. Our WiMAX
network will help us to deliver much-needed broadband access to IP-VPN
in every city and community in the country," said Eng. Saud Bin Majid
Al-Daweesh, President, Saudi Telecom Company. "With the RedMAX
installation now well underway, STC is one of the first carriers to
introduce WiMAX Forum Certified products and services to its customers.”
“RedMAX is already enabling service providers around the world to
deliver the most advanced, reliable and cost-effective broadband access
to their customers,” said Majed Sifri, President and CEO, Redline
Communications Inc. “By choosing RedMAX, STC is deploying the most
advanced and proven WiMAX solution. We are pleased to have been chosen
as a technology provider to STC.”
RedMAX Advantages
Redline’s WiMAX products deliver the performance required to operate a
full scale WiMAX network in any environment. Using TDD (time division
duplexing), RedMAX ensures a high degree of spectral efficiency even in
dense urban environments. Its advanced OFDM technology enables RedMAX to
overcome the many line-of-sight barriers in urban areas including
buildings, trees and other obstructions. With the Quality of Service (QoS)
controls of the RedMAX system, operators can offer various service level
agreements to their customers, enabling them to tailor their services to
meet their customers’ needs.
“Redline’s broadband wireless products have been chosen by
telecommunications carriers around the world,” said Majed Sifri. “Our
WiMAX products have been trialed or deployed by more than 100 carriers
in the last year alone, and our RedCONNEX products for the backbone of
thousands of wireless networks for a range of companies including large
carriers, enterprises, government organizations and other entities
requiring secure reliable broadband connections.
Redline’s RedMAX™ Family
Redline’s RedMAX family of WiMAX solutions is the world’s first complete
system to receive the WiMAX Forum Certified™ 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.
About Redline Communications
Redline Communications is the leading provider of standards-based
wireless broadband solutions. Redline’s RedMAX™ WiMAX Forum Certified™
systems and award-winning RedCONNEX™ 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 35,000 installations in 75 countries, and a global
network of over 100 partners, Redline's experience and expertise helps
service providers, enterprises and government organizations roll out the
services and applications that drive their business forward. For more
information, visit www.redlinecommunications.com. |
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