Walnut Creek, CA, March 4, 2002 – More than 30% of existing ISPs will begin offering broadband wireless access in 2002, attracted by low barriers to entry and high demand for broadband services according to the report “Broadband Wireless Access 2002: Service Provider Profiles, Market Drivers and Spending Projections.”

    The first of its kind research report from ISP-Market, LLC examines many aspects of the ISP and Wireless ISP (WISP) business environment that clearly show the regulatory, cost and technological benefits of using fixed wireless technologies to deliver broadband wireless solutions.  The report takes an in-depth look at more than 120 WISPs, the markets they are serving, and the key factors and challenges faced when choosing to deploy fixed wireless networks.  For this study ISP-Market surveyed qualified WISPs regarding their:

• Primary source of venture and investment capital
• Key factors and challenges ranking scale
• Network expansion plans
• Plan to buy figures for the next 6-12 months
• Current service plans
• Existing customer base
• Projected one year growth
• Competing broadband services and price points

     “Fixed wireless technologies are delivering the affordability, availability and reliability that are essential for ISPs to offer a competitive broadband solution,” said Tom McCafferty, managing partner of ISP-Market LLC.  “By analyzing the typical WISP and their proposed spending plans for 2002 it becomes clear that broadband wireless has emerged as the solution to help Internet service providers take advantage of massive yet underserved broadband subscriber demand.”

    Pricing
    The cost for this report is $1,095.  However, if you purchase a copy of this report in the next 30 days, you will receive a $200 discount.  Click here to get the discount and purchase the report online. Click here to see an Executive Overview and a copy of the report's Table of Contents.

    Note to Editors
    For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Tom McCafferty, tom@isp-market.com

    About ISP-Market, LLC:
    ISP-Market LLC, is a marketing consulting firm focused exclusively on helping technology companies understand, communicate with, and sell to the Internet Service Provider community.  For more information or to purchase this report, visit:  http://www.isp-market.com

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Contact:
Tom McCafferty
775-337-0944
tom@isp-market.com

    "The biggest driver behind interest in unlicensed bands remains their ability to offer low-cost market entry into the consumer broadband access arena," says Imran Khan, senior analyst and the author of the Report. "The 'mobile computing' functionality (the ability to connect to the Internet from outside the home and in restaurants, hotels, etc.) of wireless LANs will draw more consumers toward subscription and usage of wireless broadband access," writes the author. 

    The Report, titled "Unlicensed Fixed Wireless: Setting the Stage for Greater Broadband Availability?," provides an analysis of the various unlicensed wireless bands and profiles activities of selected WISPs serving the residential markets. The Report further performs a comparison of fixed wireless technologies with existing cable modem and digital subscriber line (DSL) broadband platforms in terms of network infrastructure deployment issues.  Overall, the scaling back of broadband deployment activities on the part of the RBOCs and the reluctance of cable operators to move into rural markets create opportunities for WISPs to target these segments and gain a first-mover advantage.

    For an interview, please contact Imran Khan at ikhan@yankeegroup.com.

    About Yankee Group
    The Yankee Group is a global leader in technology research and consulting. Our customers, which include technology vendors and users, benefit from our accurate, reliable, and trusted research, consulting, and personalized one-to-one client interaction covering communications and IT products and services. Now in our fourth decade, the company is headquartered in Boston and maintains offices throughout North America, Europe, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim.  The Yankee Group (www.yankeegroup.com)

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             CONTACT: 
             Yankee Group
             Kim Vranas, 617-880-0214
             kvranas@yankeegroup.com

Broadband Wireless Exchange Names 
Top 10 Wireless ISPs in the United States

Broadband Wireless Census Report Registers 2,673 Markets 
Actively Serving High-Speed Internet Connections

San Jose, Calif., March 25, 2002 – After compiling information from hundreds of Wireless ISPs across the United States, Broadband Wireless Exchange Magazine today announced the first Top 10 Wireless Internet Service Provider Awards that were given to the nation’s top ten leading ISPs that have rolled out high-speed Internet connections using fixed broadband wireless technology.

The Top 10 Wireless ISPs in the United States for 2001 are:

1. Prairie Inet – 150 markets in Iowa, Illinois, Kansas and Nebraska

2. Xtratyme – 105 markets in Minnesota and Iowa

3. DTN Speed.Net - 54 markets in Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas

4. Sting Communications – 46 markets in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

5. NetBeam – 34 markets in Arizona, Colorado and Utah

6. Prime Companies – 32 markets in California, New York and Pennsylvania

7. Fairnet – 28 markets in Indiana

8. West Coast – 26 markets in California

9. Wireless Town – 23 markets in Illinois

10. InvisiMax – 18 markets in Minnesota

The Awards are based on market data reported in the Broadband Wireless Census Report published by the Broadband Wireless Alliance (BWA), the research arm of Broadband Wireless Exchange.  With information collected from hundreds of wireless ISPs across the United States, the Census reports that there are 2,673 markets currently being served with high-speed wireless Internet access service, up from 723 in 2001.  The results of Top 10 Wireless ISP project can be found at http://www.bbwexchange.com/top10wisps.asp.

“Hundreds of entrepreneurs at small ISPs are realizing that it only costs around $25,000 to build out a system that can serve 300 customers,” says Robert Hoskins, managing director, Broadband Wireless Alliance, and editor of the Broadband Wireless Exchange.  “And by charging a minimum of $50 per month, a broadband wireless system can deliver $180,000 in additional revenue, which is a gold mine to most ISPs.”

Broadband wireless technology is providing a valuable method of reaching subscribers that have no other way of getting a broadband connection.  In many cities, suburbs and rural areas, millions of customers still do not have a broadband option.  Telecommunication companies have either canceled DSL service or decided not to make the necessary capital expenditures.  The same is true of cable modem service providers.  Companies have gone bankrupt trying to provide service or they don’t have sufficient funds to add additional markets.

Entrepreneurs have quickly recognized the money that is being left on the table by wired broadband providers and are quickly rolling out wireless systems to take advantage of a golden opportunity.

Broadband wireless technology is much more cost effective than wired solutions and much easier to deploy due to the fact that the signal travels through the air and does not require construction crews to dig up the streets or wire every house in a neighborhood.  Wireless modems and routers can be sold on an as needed basis, which helps control costs.

The Top 10 WISPs were selected based on the number of markets each company has launched and is currently serving business and residential customers.

Copies of the Broadband Wireless Census Report are available for $1,295.   The Report contains a list of WISPs, markets served, basic pricing information, connection speeds and ISP contact information.  The Report is distributed on CD Rom and will also include directories of vendors, products, system integrators, distributors, venture capital firms, success stories, etc.  Interested parties should contact Robert Hoskins at 480-218-4441.

       About Broadband Wireless Exchange
       The Broadband Wireless Exchange is the largest and most comprehensive source of information on the Broadband Wireless Industry.  Whether an individual is an entrepreneur that wants to get into the wireless business or a reporter that is researching the industry to find sources to interview about this exciting new segment of the industry, this site has all of the information and links needed to learn about, launch and manage a commercial broadband wireless system.  The site contains links to leading broadband wireless equipment manufacturers, service providers, public relation contacts, news outlets, industry research firms, standards bodies, associations, trade shows, electronic press kits, government regulations, tutorials, white papers, news groups and other web sites that contain useful broadband wireless information.  All companies and organizations involved in the Broadband Wireless Industry are encouraged research our web site and to join the Broadband Wireless Alliance.  For more information see www.bbwexchange.com.

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Editor’s Note: Related Top 10 Growth Charts are located at http://http:www.bbwexchange.com/top10wisps.asp

Contact:
Robert Hoskins
Broadband Wireless Exchange
Phone: 480-218-4441
Email: rhoskins@bbwexchange.com

    Oyster Bay, New York, July 2, 2001 - While many have already begun throwing dirt in the grave of fixed wireless, the sector is actually doing well in the unlicensed band, according to a new report from Allied Business Intelligence Inc (ABI). Unlicensed operators are currently spearheading the deployment of fixed wireless broadband and will approach 7 million subscribers by year-end 2006.

    While the financial market and general media seem focused on the disappointments of broadband wireless access (BWA), the success stories of the unlicensed sector are completely overlooked. Aggressive entrepreneurs, CLECs and ISPs are not just rolling out systems, but also showing profits on their reasonable initial investments.

    “Unlicensed has become the entrepreneur’s tool of choice for establishing a broadband presence in the local loop. However, it is being overlooked because many of these installations are by carriers that choose to attract little     attention to themselves,” said report author Andy Fuertes, VP of Communication Electronics Research at ABI.

    Unlicensed is moving faster than other fixed wireless because unlicensed systems reduce the barrier to entry in the market. No license fees are required to telecom regulators and inexpensive equipment is available. These operators are interested in seizing an opportunity to make profits quickly. Fixed wireless broadband in unlicensed bands allows them to do so, often within 12 months from their initial rollout.

    While many of the operators that deploy fixed wireless are small, there are a large number doing so. Most existing systems have been rolled out in the 2.4 GHz band, but greater acceptance is occurring at the 900 MHz and particularly, the 5 GHz to 6 GHz bands. Commercial and residential customers are being served by these systems.

    This report, “Unlicensed Spectrum,” analyzes the market for fixed wireless equipment and services that operate in the unlicensed 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, and 5 GHz to 6 GHz bands. Leading issues, developments in technology and market dynamics are examined. The study quantifies the value and volume of equipment services and presents the key points of leading vendors. Competing technologies are examined, along with the issue of interference and overall trends in the Internet market.

    Allied Business Intelligence Inc is an Oyster Bay, NY-based technology research think tank specializing in communications and emerging technology markets. ABI publishes strategic research on the broadband, wireless, electronics, networking and energy industries. Details of these studies can be found at www.alliedworld.com, or call 516-624-3113 for more information.

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Contact:
Nancy Szekretar
516-624-3113