AirNet Announces Successful Completion of Adaptive Array Field Trial; SuperCapacity AdaptaCell Base Station is Revolutionary and Unparalleled in Performance.Business Editors/High Tech Writers MELBOURNE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 20, 2002 AirNet Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:ANCC ANCC American Nurses Credentialing Center ANCC Association Nationale des Cardiaques Congénitaux ANCC Army-Navy Country Club (Arlington, VA) ANCC Area Nine Cable Council (state mandated government body in UK) ), the technology leader in software defined base station products for wireless communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. , today announced that it has successfully demonstrated its SuperCapacity(TM) AdaptaCell(R) base station utilizing ArrayComm, Inc.'s IntelliCell(R) adaptive array technology. More than ten potential customers and wireless experts from around the world attended this landmark field trial at AirNet. Invited operators and experts participated in a progressive sequence of field tests that have confirmed the significant cost, capacity and performance benefits of the SuperCapacity AdaptaCell base station. Simultaneous adaptive and non-adaptive wireless calls under identical conditions were made repeatedly in the presence of interfering signals. In all cases, the adaptive calls significantly outperformed the non-adaptive calls. During testing, the SuperCapacity AdaptaCell base station yielded improved interference mitigation of up to 30 dB on the uplink and up to 22 dB on the downlink. Based on these tests, an operator could expect to see real world interference mitigation improvement that is up to 1,000 times better than interference mitigation on their GSM and high speed data networks. "This technology is revolutionary and will significantly improve capacity, call quality and data rates for many operators who are congested con·gest·ed adj. Affected with or characterized by congestion. congested ENT adjective Referring to a boggy blood-filled tissue. See Nasal congestion. and at the physical limits for performance in their networks," said Glenn Ehley, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of AirNet. "In addition, this technology is far more cost-effective than any other solution previously adopted because it reduces by up to six times the number of cell sites needed for high speed data applications. We have now successfully demonstrated to the world a solution that many thought could not be accomplished." "ArrayComm is delighted to have participated in this historic occasion," said Sam Endy, chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of ArrayComm. "With the delay in 3G network deployments, demand for increased capacity, coverage, and performance will continue to increase. We believe the SuperCapacity Base Station, with its broadband Software Defined Radio A wireless terminal (phone, PDA, etc.) that is reconfigurable via software. It enables wireless devices to be easily updated to new or later versions of the air interface and allows multiple interfaces to be supported. architecture and incorporating ArrayComm's IntelliCell adaptive array technology, is a compelling and cost-effective solution for GSM networks - the largest cellular market in the world." One of the primary benefits of the SuperCapacity base station is that AirNet's solution provides high-speed data over the entire existing cell area. Competitors' solutions only provide high-speed data in part of the existing cell, requiring operators to install up to six times as many cell sites to cover the same area to achieve service uniformity. In addition, the improved throughput of the new SuperCapacity base station enables it to handle dramatically more traffic through any given cell, maximizing the use of the operator's radio spectrum. This capacity improvement will enable operators to significantly increase the number of users within their coverage area, and provide additional high-speed services - without adding new base stations or towers. "The combination of our broadband, SDR See software defined radio. architecture and the adaptive antenna array Antenna array may refer to:
Mr. Schmutz went on to comment that operators will be able to improve the quality of the voice and the speed and range of data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. on their networks. Traditional systems are prone to interference because they have to transmit signals over a wide area to locate the end user. Their dispersed approach means most of the signal power is wasted. In contrast, adaptive array technology reduces interference, improves voice quality, and conserves signal power by focusing and receiving energy only in desired locations. AirNet's broadband, SDR platform is the only cost-effective architecture to allow this technology breakthrough for 2G, 2.5G and 3G deployments. About AirNet AirNet Communications Corporation is a leader in wireless base stations and other telecommunications equipment that allow service operators to cost effectively and simultaneously offer high-speed data and voice services to mobile subscribers. AirNet's patented broadband, software-defined AdaptaCell base station solution provides a high capacity base station with a software upgrade path to high-speed data and the Super Capacity(TM) base station. The Company's AirSite Backhaul Free base station carries wireless voice and data signals back to the wireline network, eliminating the need for a physical backhaul link, thus reducing operating costs operating costs npl → gastos mpl operacionales . AirNet has 70 patents issued or pending and has received the coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. World Award for Best Technical Innovation from the GSM Association (GSM Association, Dublin, Ireland, www.gsmworld.com) A membership association founded in 1987 that promotes the development and evolution of the GSM communications standard worldwide. , representing over 400 operators around the world. More information about AirNet may be obtained by calling 321/984-1990, or by visiting the AirNet Web site at http://www.airnetcom.com. About ArrayComm ArrayComm, Inc. is the world leader in smart antenna Smart antenna (also known as adaptive array antennas, multiple antennas and recently MIMO) refers to a system of antenna arrays with smart signal processing algorithms that are used to identify spatial signal signature such as the direction of arrival (DOA) of the signal, and use technology. ArrayComm`s patented IntelliCell(R) technology -- based on fully adapted smart antennas -- creates dedicated personal cells of voice or data for wireless subscribers. ArrayComm licenses IntelliCell technology to manufacturers and improves the cost, coverage and capacity of any personal communications system In telecommunication, a communications system is a collection of individual communications networks, transmission systems, relay stations, tributary stations, and data terminal equipment (DTE) usually capable of interconnection and interoperation to form an integrated whole. . It is installed in more than 100,000 IntelliCell-equipped base stations worldwide, capable of serving more than 10 million people. IntelliCell technology is also the key ingredient behind ArrayComm`s innovative i-BURST(TM) system -- the only wireless Internet access system that offers the freedom of mobility with the high speed of DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary at consumer pricing. ArrayComm was founded in 1992, and wireless industry pioneer Martin Cooper is chairman and CEO. The company has more than 200 patents issued or pending worldwide. For more information, please visit http://www.arraycomm.com. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995 The statements contained in this press release that are not historical information are forward-looking statements that relate to future events or our future financial performance, including statements regarding our expectations, beliefs, plans, estimates, intentions or strategies for the future. Forward looking statements include statements regarding the transition and evolution to high-speed data, future sales to customers and customer deployment plans. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based upon information available to AirNet Communications Corporation as of the date hereof and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause our actual results to differ materially from those projected. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, our lengthy and variable sales cycle, intense competition, inability to develop or deliver timely new features, our reliance on a limited number of suppliers, in the absence of additional capital or without sufficient new sales, we may not be able to continue to operate as a going concern, our inability to support changing wireless standards, and product errors, omissions and defects. These and other risks are discussed in Company filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the year ended December 31, 2001. AirNet(R) and AirSite(R) are registered trademarks with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The stylized styl·ize tr.v. styl·ized, styl·iz·ing, styl·iz·es 1. To restrict or make conform to a particular style. 2. To represent conventionally; conventionalize. AirNet mark, AdaptaCell(TM), Super Capacity(TM), Backhaul Free(TM), and We're Ready for Anything(TM) are trademarks of AirNet. ArrayComm and IntelliCell(R) are registered trademarks, and i-BURST is a trademark of ArrayComm, Inc. Other names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. |
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