IVI Communications, Inc. Subsidiary, Futura Internet, Launches First Phase of Plan to Provide Wireless Broadband Access Throughout Arkansas
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CABOT, Ark., Oct. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IVI Communications, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: IVCM; German WKN# A0DNWJ) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Futura, Inc. (www.futura.net) has launched the testing phase of its plan to provide fixed wireless broadband Internet access throughout the State of Arkansas. Futura, in conjunction with Visionary Systems, Inc., a manufacturer of Wi-Fi based networking products for Wireless ISPs (WISPs), has deployed the first phase of a wireless Internet access network in Cabot, Arkansas.
"Our customers have been demanding a viable broadband solution for some time. This test will provide a stepping stone to the deployment of a wireless broadband network that will provide coverage throughout Cabot and portions of Lonoke County," stated Francis Allen, President of Futura, Inc.
Mike Belitz, President of Visionary Systems, Inc. said, "VSI was formed in 2005 to service the Wi-Fi based fixed wireless needs of Internet Service Providers in rural environments. The Futura deployment is a textbook demonstration of a high-tech low cost broadband solution serving a rural setting."
"We see fixed wireless as the only viable solution for rural ISPs to provide broadband Internet access to their customers who are currently imprisoned in the dialup dungeon. Cabot's proximity to Little Rock and location in the geographic center of Arkansas affords Futura a unique opportunity to become the core provider of wireless broadband Internet access throughout Arkansas," stated Nyhl Henson, CEO of IVI Communications, Inc.
IVI Communications, Inc. recently announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Futura, Inc., is now offering KidsNet, a nationally recognized web filtering service. KidsNet provides parents with a means to ensure that their children can only access Web sites deemed age and content appropriate.
About IVI Communications, Inc.:
IVI Communications is implementing a threefold strategy; to acquire local Internet Service Providers (ISP's), deploy WiMAX fixed wireless broadband Internet access, and offer broadband services such as VoIP and Internet based entertainment services. IVI Communication's business plan is to deliver wide spread availability of broadband Internet access to rural towns across America.
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