Milcom is deploying Redline's RedMAX 4C systems at Amata Industrial Park, the biggest industrial park in Thailand located outside of Bangkok, to deliver its first Mobile WiMAX trial services targeted to business users in the region. The network will incorporate Redline's new high-power outdoor Remote Radio Head based on Redline's 4th generation WiMAX technologies and its WiMAX Forum Certified RedMAX 4C RPM (RedMAX Personal Modem) subscriber units.

"Since its inception, Milcom has established itself as the leading provider of Internet and communications services that meet the strict demands of business users for convenience, performance and support of advanced voice, video and data communications," said Rattana Metem, Managing Director, Milcom Systems Co., Ltd. "The introduction of Mobile WiMAX services to our customers in Thailand will enable Milcom to further enhance our service offerings."

Milcom Systems selected Redline's RedMAX 4C Mobile WiMAX system following a comprehensive review of available Mobile WiMAX technologies. Tech Mahindra worked closely with Milcom throughout the evaluation process and will manage the first pilot in Bangkok.

"Redline's comprehensive and flexible Mobile WiMAX solutions enabled us to design a network that will allow Milcom to maximize its coverage, capacity and return in investment," said CP Gurnani, President, International Operations, Tech Mahindra. "Milcom's Mobile WiMAX network is characteristic of the types of WiMAX networks that we are jointly pursuing with Redline throughout the Asia Pacific and other key geographic regions."

"Milcom is among the first carriers to deploy Redline's RedMAX 4C products incorporating the new Redline remote radio solution," said Majed Sifri, President and Chief Executive Officer, Redline Communications Inc.

"Milcom is an example of a carrier with a successful business model that is now planning to enhance and expand its service offerings with Redline's WiMAX offerings."

The RedMAX 4C, which is based on the WiMAX industry's 802.16e-2005 standards for mobile WiMAX, includes the WiMAX Forum Certified RedMAX 4C Mobile WiMAX RPM subscriber devices, and supports a wide range of fixed, portable and mobile wireless services including support Voice and Video over IP, broadband Internet access used to support highly valued education, medical, transportation and municipal applications, VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) and other advanced communications services.

WiMAX platform is designed to enable operators to maximize the reach and customer density required for a profitable carrier business model. The RedMAX 4C Mobile WiMAX family includes a modular, standardized (micro)TCA (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. Redline's new WiMAX offering is also designed to facilitate the integration of its existing RedMAX products with its RedMAX 4C technologies, providing operators a path to true mobility.

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By Robert Hoskins

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