MTN Selects Redline's Redmax Products for WiMAX Network in Cameroon |
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RedLine Communications Inc.
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Press release date: November 20, 2007
Major African telecommunications provider deploys Redline's WiMAX Forum Certified(TM) RedMAX(TM) products for 12-city wireless broadband network -
Toronto, ON, November 20, 2007 - Redline Communications Inc., (TSX and AIM: RDL) a leading provider of standards-based WiMAX and broadband wireless infrastructure products, today announced that MTN Cameroon, a subsidiary of the MTN Group, a multinational telecommunications group operating in 21 countries in Africa and the Middle East, has chosen Redline's WiMAX Forum Certified(TM) RedMAX(TM) products for its 12-city WiMAX network.
The first phase of the MTN Cameroon's WiMAX roll-out will include the cities of Douala and Yaound©, with 10 additional cities planned for 2007 and 2008. During this phase, MTN Cameroon will install base stations with capacity to serve thousands of users and will offer VLAN services to more than 700 corporate customers. The company expects to extend its services to more than 12,000 residential users in Douala and Yaound© in 2007. MTN Cameroon chose Redline's RedMAX products after a two year tender process during which the company evaluated WiMAX products from several companies.
"MTN is revolutionizing broadband services throughout Africa. With the launch of our WiMAX network in Cameroon, the company has catapulted the country to the forefront of telecommunications, bringing the most advanced services available to business and residents, and bringing connectivity 'Everywhere You Go'," said Eben Albertyn, Chief Technical Officer, MTN Cameroon. "By selecting Redline's WiMAX Forum Certified solutions, we have ensured that our networks will have the capacity and features that will allow us to generate a rapid return on our investment and to serve more customers over time."
RapidCloud a Redline Certified Partner and the leading wireless systems integrator, has initiated the first phase of the WiMAX network and is developing network plans for each of the additional 10 cities where MTN Cameroon will roll out its WiMAX services. "Redline's footprint in emerging markets continues to grow as Redline works with MTN Cameroon and RapidCloud to deploy what will be one of the largest WiMAX networks on the African continent," said Majed Sifri, President and CEO, Redline Communications Inc. "MTN Cameroon is the latest example of a major telecommunications provider that is now offering commercial, revenue generating WiMAX services with RedMAX, with plans to expand their networks to serve more subscribers over time. With its proven ability to support a high concentration of users on a single sector, RedMAX provides carriers with an excellent return on investment."
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 µTCA (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 MTN Cameroon
MTN Cameroon is a telecommunications company operating in Cameroon since February 2000, following the purchase of CAMTEL Mobile. As at 30 September 2007, MTN had 2,237,000 active subscribers and to date has over 58% of the market share. With an annual turnover of over 148 billion FCfa in 2006, MTN is amongst the five most important Cameroonian companies in terms of annual turnover. MTN Cameroon has invested over 213 billion FCfa in the development of a state-of-the-art network which is composed of over 377 base stations which ensure its presence in the ten provinces of the country and a population coverage rate of 80%. For more information, visit www.mtncameroon.net
About Redline Communicationsbr> Redline Communications (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.
Media Contacts: Carolyn Anderson or Paree Katharos Redline Communications tel. 905.479.8344 canderson@redlinecommunications.com/pkatharos@redlinecommunications.com
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