Ericsson to deploy national LMDS network in Colombia.Business & High-Tech Editors STOCKHOLM, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 2, 2002 Ericsson's (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ERICY) MINI-LINK(TM) point-to-multipoint broadband access See broadband and wireless broadband. solution has been selected by Flycom Comunicaciones in Colombia for deployment in one of South America's first national Local Multipoint Distribution Service LMDS is a broadband wireless access technology governed by the IEEE and is outlined by the 802 LAN/MAN Standards Committee through the efforts of the IEEE 802.16.1 Task Group. LMDS commonly operates on microwave frequencies across the 26GHz and 29GHz bands. (LMDS (Local Multipoint Distribution Service) A digital wireless transmission system that works in the 28 GHz range in the U.S. and 24-40 GHz overseas. It requires line of sight between transmitter and receiving antenna, which can be from one to four miles apart ) networks. Flycom Comunicaciones is a newly formed subsidiary of Corporate Group ISA (1) (Instruction Set Architecture) See instruction set. (2) (Interactive Services Association) See Internet Alliance. (3) (Internet Security and Acceleration) See .NET. in Colombia. Ericsson has concluded the initial phase of the project, and Flycom is already offering commercial broadband Internet access Broadband Internet access, often shortened to just "broadband", is high speed Internet access—typically contrasted with dial-up access over modem. Dial-up modems are generally only capable of a maximum bitrate of 56 kbit/s (kilobits per second) and require the full use of a and services to businesses and consumers in major Colombian cities such as Bogota, Medellin, Cali, Barranquilla and Bucaramanga. Expansion of the LMDS network is expected to occur as subscriber demand grows, with the second phase of the project beginning in 2003. "We chose Ericsson's MINI-LINK point-to-multipoint LMDS solution because of its superior quality and proven reputation in deployments around the world," said William Arango, Flycom Technology Manager. "In addition, we view Ericsson as a trusted services partner, providing us with the expert integration and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services necessary to the successful growth of our network." In addition to the MINI-LINK system, Ericsson is providing a full complement of services to Flycom, including network design, project management, network rollout and implementation, training and maintenance. "We are very pleased that FLYCOM has chosen Ericsson to provide one of the first LMDS contracts in Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. ," said Fredrik Ambjorn, President of Ericsson Colombia. "As more Latin American countries List of American countries Nations:
LMDS is a microwave-based access technology that allows operators to provide wireless broadband services to other operators, enterprises, buildings/campuses, as well as to mobile network backhaul traffic. A key advantage of LMDS is that it offers the same full-scale service and capacity benefits as fiber with dramatically reduced installation time. Ericsson is shaping the future of Mobile and Broadband Internet communications through its continuous technology leadership. Providing innovative solutions in more than 140 countries, Ericsson is helping to create the most powerful communication companies in the world. Read more at http://www.ericsson.com/press About FLYCOM Flycom Comunicaciones is a new company formed by ISA Group (Interconexion Electrica S.A) in Colombia. Flycom was formed to participate in the allocation of LMDS licenses conducted by the Colombian National Government a few years ago. The Company obtained one of the two licenses awarded for national coverage. The investment of ISA Group into the Colombian telecommunications sector includes a national network for optical cable that covers 3,500 kilometers and a microwave network managed by Internexa S.A., a "carrier's carrier" in Colombia. Flycom will serve the small, medium and large enterprise segments and the residential sector with LMDS services. |
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