BridgeWave Communications Joins Copper Mountain Networks' Copperwireless Initiative for Seamless Broadband Interoperability Over Wired and Wireless Systems.Business Editors, High-Tech Writers SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 18, 2000 BridgeWave's Solutions Will Bring Cost-effective, High-frequency Broadband Service See broadband and broadband service provider. to a Broader Range of Multi-tenant Buildings BridgeWave Communications, an innovator in wireless access systems that extend the reach of broadband networks  This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling.You can assist by [ editing it] now. , today announced that it has joined Copper Mountain Network's (Nasdaq:CMTN) CopperWireless(TM) initiative. The CopperWireless program has gathered broad support from equipment vendors and service providers to ensure seamless interoperability between 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 delivery platforms and customer premises equipment See CPE. , wireless systems, routers, and voice gateways. BridgeWave's contribution to the CopperWireless initiative will bring high-speed wireless backhaul solutions to Multi-Tenant Units (MTUs) and Multi-Dwelling Units (MDUs) that aren't being served today. [Editor's Note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : For further related information, see the Copper Mountain announcement, titled "Copper Mountain Leads Wireless Initiative To Accelerate In-Building DSL Deployment," also released today.] "The convergence of wired and wireless access systems is essential for bringing broadband services to everyone, and Copper Mountain is a major force driving it forward," said Gregg Levin, senior vice president of marketing at BridgeWave Communications. "Our solutions extend high-frequency millimeter wave technology to tens of thousands of smaller MTUs and MDUs, and our participation in the CopperWireless initiative ensures our interoperability with one of the industry's most widely deployed DSL platforms." "BridgeWave is opening up the expansive bandwidth of millimeter wave wireless solutions to a broader market," said Wil Cochran, vice president and general manager of Copper Mountain's MTU (1) (Maximum Transmission Unit, Maximum Transfer Unit) The largest frame size that can be transmitted over the network. For example, an Ethernet MTU is 1,500 bytes. Messages longer than the MTU must be divided into smaller frames. Business Unit. "By joining the CopperWireless initiative, BridgeWave extends our ability to offer DSL service to a wider MTU market than ever before." The increasing demand for broadband access See broadband and wireless broadband. for MTUs and MDUs, as well as the high costs of traditional leased lines A private communications channel leased from a common carrier. Most digital lines require four wires (two pairs) for full-duplex transmission. (communications, networking) leased line , has led service providers to seek cost-effective, alternative building inter-connect solutions for converged voice and data traffic. The CopperWireless initiative provides Building-centric Service Providers (BCSPs) a solution with guaranteed interoperability. This in turn allows BCSPs to offer tenants high-value wireless broadband High-speed wireless transmission of data. What is "high" speed is always a changing number. Wireless systems are typically slower than land-based, wireline networks. In the past, wireless broadband started at 250 Kbps, whereas land-based broadband was generally considered to start at T1 services where currently no services exist. About BridgeWave Communications BridgeWave Communications, Inc., develops and markets wireless access systems that extend the reach of broadband networks, allowing service providers to reach untapped subscribers with high-margin, high-bandwidth services. BridgeWave is a Silicon Valley-based corporation established in December 1998 by veteran technology executives of high-performance wireless internetworking system companies. Principal investors include Jerusalem Venture Partners, Oak Investment Partners, Seapoint Ventures, and Ampal. For more information on BridgeWave, please visit www.bridgewave.com. |
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