Broadband Gateways and Navini Networks to Deliver Powerful, Integrated Wireless Broadband Local Loop.Business/Technology Editors PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 5, 2001 Partnering to Develop First Self-Installable, 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 , Residential Gateway Product for Subscribers Broadband Gateways, Inc. and Navini Networks, Inc. have formed a partnership to deliver a network-to-premises wireless broadband local loop utilizing Navini's patented, wireless local loop (WLL See wireless local loop and PHS-WLL. ) transport and Broadband Gateway's next-generation premises gateway. The partnership creates a broadband voice and data solution that enables carriers to deploy and expand their broadband service See broadband and broadband service provider. offerings with the flexibility and cost effectiveness of wireless. Broadband Gateways will integrate the Navini radio modem into the EVOLO(TM) Intelligent Premises Gateway as an end-user installable WLL module. This new product delivers voice, data, and video broadband services wirelessly to the EVOLO system at the premises via Navini's wireless packet transport. EVOLO then provides seamless distribution of the services within the premises via Ethernet, HomePNA, 802.11b wireless LAN A local area network that transmits over the air typically in the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz unlicensed frequency band. It does not require line of sight between sender and receiver. Wireless base stations (access points) are wired to an Ethernet network and transmit a radio frequency over an area and 2.4GHz wireless voice. "Not only will operators realize significant reductions in their deployment and installation costs with our new technology," commented Alastair Westgarth, 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 Navini, "but consumers will benefit from the convenience of wireless devices. This partnership helps change how people access high-speed, advanced services through residential gateways, creating a win-win for both the carrier and consumer." "This partnership creates the first consumer self-installable, wireless broadband, residential gateway solution. Navini's wireless technology combined with EVOLO's on-premises intelligent features, creates an all-wireless solution that radically alters the economics of broadband wireless See wireless broadband. by eliminating installation and truck roll costs," explained Rashid Skaf, vice president of sales and marketing at Broadband Gateways. This week at SUPERCOMM in Atlanta, Navini introduced its new wireless broadband infrastructure product, the Navini Ripwave 2400 and 2600, and is demonstrating this live in booth 6948. Broadband Gateways will be demonstrating its EVOLO Intelligent Premises Gateway in booth 3528. Broadband Gateways Broadband Gateways Inc. designs an intelligent broadband access See broadband and wireless broadband. device for the broadband voice and data market. The company's innovative EVOLO(TM) Intelligent Premises Gateway (IPG IPG Implantable pulse generator, see there ) for residential and small business applications is the world's first intelligent platform, driving the convergence of voice and data, wireless and wireline. This new system takes broadband beyond high-speed Internet See broadband. access, distributing wireless voice, data, and multimedia services within the premises more simply and cost-effectively, thereby opening up the mass market for service providers. Broadband Gateways is a private company headquartered in Plano, Texas. For more information on Broadband Gateways and the EVOLO Intelligent Premises Gateway, visit the company's Website at www.broadbandgateways.com. Navini Networks Based in Plano, Texas, Navini Networks was founded by successful Silicon Valley entrepreneur Wu-Fu Chen and industry expert Dr. Guanghan Xu. Navini Networks offers patented, wireless broadband technology that addresses the world's need and desire for high-speed Internet access. Navini's solution provides nomadic See nomadic computing. , zero-install, non-line-of-sight infrastructure to allow for anytime, anywhere Web access. For more information on Navini, please visit www.navini.com. |
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