"This WiMAX network will support our goal of bridging the digital divide
through affordable broadband wireless Internet services to users located
in rural areas of Alberta," said Jay J. Slemp, chairman, SAB. "Nortel's
proven innovation and leadership in WiMAX, wireless mesh and advanced 3G
technologies along with its ability to get this service up and running
efficiently is essential to meeting our goal," he added.
The new WiMAX network will also extend the service area of the Alberta
SuperNet Project to approximately 4,200 government, health, library and
educational facilities in 429 communities across Alberta.
Mark Whitton, vice president and general manager, WiMAX and Wireless
Mesh Networks, Nortel, said, "Nortel's Fixed WiMAX solutions will help
pave the way for long-term economic growth and development by providing
scalable, robust and cost-effective wireless broadband services to
residential and business customers across rural Alberta."
According to the agreements with the SAB, Nortel will supply fixed
(802.16d) WiMAX base stations, indoor and outdoor CPEs (Customer
Premises Equipment) and wireless backhaul equipment, as well provide
installation and professional services.
The WiMAX network will equip SAB residences and businesses with fixed
broadband wireless access at data rates between 1-3 Mbps which is
comparable to cable-broadband and DSL connections. The high-speed
capabilities will support sophisticated broadband services such as
email, high-speed Internet access, multimedia applications including
streaming video and music, VoIP and other real-time business
collaboration services. The network will also support video surveillance
and remote telemetry. |
