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Sprint's XOHM Broadband Wireless Internet Service at Demonstrated at WiMAX Smart Home Exhibit

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) and Sprint (NYSE: S) offered a first taste of XOHM service to guests attending a WiMAX open house event last night at Chicago's famed Smart Home. The Smart Home was built using green building techniques, technology that manages home energy use, and is designed with the latest in communications technology in mind.

Plaintree Systems Signs Deal to Sell Free Space Optics to Korean

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

Plaintree Systems Inc. (CNQ: NPT) (OTCBB: PTEEF) announced the sale of five of its secure high speed optical wireless technology products known as WAVEBRIDGE to Plus Net in South Korea.

Fortress Technologies to Provide Secure Wireless Communications for South Carolina National Guard Mobile Response Teams

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST

Fortress Technologies, a leading provider of secure wireless solutions, today announced that it is integrating its Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) certified secure wireless solutions into the South Carolina National Guard's Mobile Response Teams (MRTs) -- providing communications for the National Guard Task Forces responsible for responding to any emergency.

Predicting the Future Triumph of Clearwire's $14 Billion Broadband Wireless Network

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Clearwire (NASDAQ: CLWR) and Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S) announced Wednesday that the companies will combine their broadband wireless units to create a $14.55 billion mobile wireless communications company to provide internet access, phone service, movies, games and a variety of other broadband wireless data services. The new company, which will retain Clearwire's name, will continue developing a mobile network based on WiMax technology, which promises much faster speeds than the latest 3g cellular networks.

Sierra Wireless and Wavefront Announce Best Mobile Broadband Wireless and GPS Real Time Location Services Contest

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Sierra Wireless Inc. (SW:TO, SWIR:NASDAQ) and Wavefront, a commercialization accelerator for the British Columbia Wireless and New Media industries, announced the launch of the "Sierra Wireless - Wavefront Developer Challenge." The purpose of the six-month challenge is to find best-in-class broadband wireless enterprise or consumer applications that take advantage of the mobile broadband and GPS capabilities built into Sierra Wireless PC cards, ExpressCards, and USB modems.

BridgeWave Expands its Executive Management Team

Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 EST

BridgeWave Communications announced the addition of telecommunications industry veteran Robert Stone to its executive management team in the newly created position of vice president of strategic initiatives.

LightPointe Communications, Inc. Significantly Reduces Standard List Prices on FlightLite and FlightStrata Free Space Optical Wireless Systems

Wed, 02 May 2007 00:00:00 EST

LightPointe Communications, Inc., a manufacturer of free space optical wireless systems, announced that it has significantly reduced its standard list prices. Products included in this price reduction are the FlightLite 100, FlightLite 100E, FlightStrata 155E and FlightStrata G systems.

Solectek Introduces SkyWay Free Space Optics (FSO) Series for Broadband Wireless Networks

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EST

Solectek Corporation announced the introduction of the SkyWay-FSO Series of products, which uses free space optics to transmit data at up to 200Mbps aggregate for point-to-point applications. The compact transceivers were designed for fast, cost effective deployment for applications such as video surveillance backhaul, LAN-to-LAN extension, emergency communications, military environments and campus settings. The first product of the series, the FSO-100E, can also handle T3/E3 TDM backhaul traffic.

Ericsson Signs Contracts for Mini-Link Point-to-Point Microwave and Optical Broadband Backhaul Network in Uruguay

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EST

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and Antel, the leading telecom operator in Uruguay, have signed two contracts for the supply of Ericsson's microwave transmission, MINI-LINK, and optical networking solutions, providing a platform for flexible, scalable and cost-effective transport network for fixed and mobile services.

FCC Certifies Rayawave's Airebeam E-band Point-to-Point Broadband Wireless Links

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EST

The Airebeam product line offers a variety of networking speeds and various antenna configurations, allowing a customer to tailor solutions to their distance and bandwidth requirements. This enables cost-effective deployment of Airebeam products with ultra high availability levels up to 99.999%, making it an ideal fit for last mile access and wireless point to point infrastructure applications.

4G Metro Builds Municipal Wireless Solution, Including Wireless Mesh, WiMAX and Free Space Optics

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST

4G Metro, the wireless network operator for Trinity Railway Express (TRE), has selected Nortel (NYSE: NT) and Colubris Networks to provide equipment for what is expected to be the first end-to-end broadband wireless service offered by a major U.S. public railway.

LightPointe Communications, Inc. Drastically Reduces Price on FlightStrata Optical Point-to-Point Wireless Systems

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST

LightPointe Communications, Inc. continues to advance the international market for ultra high-speed, point-to-point wireless solutions. Today the company announced that it has drastically reduced pricing on the FlightStrata(TM) 155E systems to US$12,900 and the FlightStrata G systems to US$14,900 for the month of March 2007. These prices represent an average savings of US$9,200 per system.

What is the Best Way to Get FREE Exposure for WiMAX, Wi-Fi, Mesh Network Products and Services?

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

If you are a broadband wireless product vendor that is selling to wireless Internet service providers (WISPs) such as Wi-Fi hotspots, municipal wireless networks, WiMAX networks, public safety emergency first responders or even the 3G carriers that are now providing high-speed wireless Internet connections, we have the perfect opportunity for you to get some free exposure on the BWE site.

Unity Wireless Receives Patent for Microwave & Free Space Optic Laser Linked Repeaters

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

20-Year Patent Provides Unity With a Sustainable Competitive Advantage in One of the World's Largest & Fastest Growing Wireless Markets

BWE Opens New Broadband Wireless Job Center to Meet Growing Demand for Municipal Wireless Mesh Network Engineers

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

BWE announced a new "Broadband Wireless Career Center" to promote job openings created by the booming market for municipal wireless mesh network planners, wireless mesh network engineers, business developers, systems integrators and consultants.

LightPointe Communications Names Brian R. Petersil as Director, Customer Service and Strategic Account Sales

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

LightPointe Communications, Inc. announced the appointment of Brian R. Petersil as Director, Customer Service and Strategic Account Sales. Petersil has more than 6 years of wireless industry experience and proven ability to maximize results in fast moving markets. He will be responsible for the company's customer service department and managing strategic accounts.

AerioConnect Signs Deal with LightPointe Communications for 100Mbps Wireless Internet Service

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

AerioConnect, Inc. announced that it has partnered with LightPointe Communications, Inc. to provide 100Mbps Internet Service to the luxurious Medici Apartments in downtown Los Angeles. This innovative service offering, for residential customers, dramatically improves the internet experience and paves the way for future services like Internet Television.

LightPointe Communications, Inc. Reduces Price on Four-Beam, Gigabit Ethernet Optical Wireless System

Thu, 02 Nov 2006 00:00:00 EST

In a bold move to continue accelerating its international sales and maintain its leadership as an Optical Wireless solutions provider, LightPointe Communications, Inc. announced that it has drastically reduced the price of its Four-

ClearMesh Networks' Global Premier Partner Program Enables Resellers to Deliver Fiber-Grade Ethernet Services to Wireless Market

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EST

ClearMesh Networks, the developer of next-generation, wireless optical mesh networking equipment, announced the launch of its global Premier Partner Program. It is designed to complement system integrators' and service providers' existing wireless product portfolio, and extend traditional fiber-based communication solutions. As program members, domestic and international partners can now address the burgeoning market for providing Ethernet LAN services.

Webmasters: Please note that BWE has upgraded all of its wireless RSS feeds. Please change your URL links so that you continue to receive daily broadband wireless news.

Tue, 26 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EST

BWE has upgraded its wireless RSS news feeds on Wi-Fi Hotspots, Wireless ISPs, WiMAX, Mesh Networks, Municipal Wireless Networks, Wireless Research, etc. The new RSS feeds can be located at the bottom of www.bbwexchange.com.

ClearMesh Networks Introduces Next-Generation Wireless Optical Mesh Networking Solution

Thu, 29 Jun 2006 00:00:00 EST

ClearMesh Networks announced the launch of its next generation wireless optical mesh solution, the ClearMesh Metro Grid. The ClearMesh solution enables service providers to roll out business-class services at 5-100 Mbps to small and medium business (SMB) markets. For the first time, service providers can leapfrog legacy copper and economically roll-out a fiber-grade wireless infrastructure without trenching fiber.

smartBridges Launches Dual Radio Access Point at CommunicAsia 2006

Fri, 23 Jun 2006 00:00:00 EST

smartBridges, a provider of standards-based outdoor fixed wireless networking equipment, is launching the dual radio access point, the airPoint2 Nexus PRO, part of the award winning Nexus series, at CommunicAsia 2006

Demand for Aurora Networks' Solutions Spurs Company's Growth to World's Third-Largest Supplier

Thu, 22 Jun 2006 00:00:00 EST

Aurora Networks' engineering, proven quality and exceptional service has spurred the company's significant growth, establishing it as the world's third-largest supplier of advanced optical transport systems to the broadband cable market

fSONA�s SONAbeam Helps Overcome Geographical Barriers to Provide High-Speed Optical Wireless for U.S. Army Training Area

Thu, 22 Jun 2006 00:00:00 EST

fSONA Systems, a leader in optical wireless technology, has announced receipt of its first order as part of the contract awarded to General Dynamics Network Systems to provide a secure voice and data wireless network for the U.S. Army at the Pohakuloa Training Area (PTA) in Hawaii

Korea's Dreamline Selects ECI Telecom to Upgrade Network for 3G Services

Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 EST

ECI Telecom (NASDAQ: ECIL) announced that Dreamline Co., Ltd., a cellular and broadband service provider in South Korea, has selected ECI's optical solutions for the upgrade and expansion of its nationwide network to support next generation services

RSoft and Liekki Announce New Fiber Laser Module For RSoft's OptSim

Thu, 08 Jun 2006 00:00:00 EST

RSoft Design Group, a provider of photonics design automation software, and Liekki Corporation, a supplier of highly doped optical fibers, announced the upcoming release of a new module for RSoft's OptSim, the industry-leading optical communication simulation platform

ADC Features FTTX, Wireless and Automated Connectivity Solutions at GLOBALCOMM 2006 and OSP Expo

Tue, 06 Jun 2006 00:00:00 EST

ADC (NASDAQ:ADCT) announced that it will showcase its portfolio of network infrastructure equipment and services designed for wireline, wireless and enterprise networks at GLOBALCOMM 2006 (Booth #27061) and OSP Expo (Booth #63008) in Chicago, June 5-7

Eagle Broadband to Host Meeting for the Philadelphia Financial Community

Fri, 19 May 2006 00:00:00 EST

Eagle Broadband, Inc. (AMEX: EAG), a national provider of broadband, Internet protocol (IP) and communications technology and services, will host a special luncheon for Philadelphia financial analysts on Tuesday, May 23 to introduce them to the company, its services and future plans

XO Holdings Reports First Quarter 2006 Results

Fri, 12 May 2006 00:00:00 EST

XO Holdings, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: XOHO.OB) reported its first quarter 2006 financial and operational results

Eagle Broadband to Present at Micro Cap Event in New York

Wed, 03 May 2006 00:00:00 EST

Eagle Broadband, Inc. (AMEX: EAG), a national provider of broadband, Internet protocol (IP) and communications technology and services, will be a featured presenter at the Micro Cap 2006 Conference, taking place May 3 in New York City