Celcore supplies cellular systems for Madagascar.MEMPHIS Memphis, city, ancient Egypt Memphis (mĕm`fĭs), ancient city of Egypt, capital of the Old Kingdom (c.3100–c.2258 B.C.), at the apex of the Nile delta and 12 mi (18 km) from Cairo. , Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 2, 1995--Celcore officials announced a contract with Telecel International Limited to supply AMPS cellular systems for deployment in Madagascar. Telecel operates cellular communication networks including domestic long distance as well as international services in four other African countries -- Burundi, Guinea, Zaire, and the central African Republic Central African Republic, republic (2005 est. pop. 3,800,000), 240,534 sq mi (622,983 sq km), central Africa. The landlocked nation is bordered by Chad (N), Sudan (E), Congo (Kinshasa) and Congo (Brazzaville) (S), and Cameroon (W). . Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world with a population of 12.4 million off the southeastern coast of Africa. The contract calls for Celcore to supply up to five cellular systems, including the fully digital and compact GlobalSwitch(TM) Mobile Switching Center, GlobalCell(TM) AMPS base stations, and the Network Management System with easy-to-use graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to . A GlobalHub(TM) application processor for inter-system networking is planned for future deployment. The first system will be deployed in Tamatave, Madagascar's second largest city, to provide mobile and fixed wireless service in fourth quarter 1995. "Celcore products are well positioned for small to medium size markets in developing countries. Its combination of advanced technology and cost-effectiveness is truly unique in the marketplace," stated Joseph F. Gatt, Telecel 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. . Robert Goodman, Celcore CEO, stated, "Celcore's advanced distributed network architecture enables Telecel to deploy cellular systems quickly and cost-effectively. We are very pleased to have the opportunity to work with Telecel to provide cellular service in Africa." Goodman also noted that this is the first time Telecel has selected a new cellular equipment provider in addition to its existing suppliers. Based in Memphis, Tenn., Celcore develops and markets advanced wireless switching and networking solutions worldwide. With an open and distributed architecture, Celcore's wireless solutions are designed for cost-effective implementation to address a broad spectrum of market needs, including AMPS, TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) A satellite and cellular phone technology that interleaves multiple digital signals onto a single high-speed channel. For cellular, TDMA triples the capacity of the original analog method (FDMA). , and ETACS ETACS Extended Total Access Communications System ETACS Electronic Time and Alarm Control System ETACS Extended Total Access Communication System ETACS Electronic Total Automobile Control System cellular systems; microsystems; wireless PBX (Private Branch eXchange) An inhouse telephone switching system that interconnects telephone extensions to each other as well as to the outside telephone network (PSTN). , IS-41/MAP mobility management; GSM systems; and PCS systems. CONTACT: Celcore Steven Chen, 901/759-5155 or Telecel International Ltd. Rene Patoine, 203/966-4623 |
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