First U.S. Launch of 3G-Based High Speed Internet Access Deployed in Maui, Hawaii by Maui Sky Fiber at Maui Research & Technology Center.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers KIHEI, Hawaii--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 29, 2002 Maui, Hawaii will be the first location in the United States to deploy 3G-based technology as Maui Sky Fiberwill begin demonstrating portable broadband wireless Internet access on April 22, 2002. Utilizing portable wireless modems over FCC (1) (Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC, www.fcc.gov) The U.S. government agency that regulates interstate and international communications including wire, cable, radio, TV and satellite. The FCC was created under the U.S. licensed MMDS (Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Service or Microwave Multipoint Distribution Service) A digital wireless transmission system that works in the 2.2-2.4 GHz range. spectrum, this is the first total network solution using internationally recognized UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) The GSM implementation of the 3G wireless phone system. Part of IMT-2000, UMTS provides service in the 2 GHz band and offers global roaming and personalized features. TD-CDMA TD-CDMA Time Division - Code Division Multiple Access (3G standardized UTRAN technology) (TDD (Time Division Duplexing) A transmission method that uses only one channel for transmitting and receiving, separating them by different time slots. No guard band is used. Contrast with FDD. See also TDD/TTY. TDD - Telecommunications Device for the Deaf ) standards and includes a complete network infrastructure solution. Key advantages to Maui Sky Fiber's 3G broadband wireless solution include: -- non-line-of-site with penetration into buildings -- simple and fast for the customer to install -- lower cost structure than other broadband technologies -- support for portable, mobile, as well as fixed installations -- broadband modem is small, attractive, and can run a LAN or multiple computers -- technology is based on "3G" wideband-CDMA Universal Mobile Telephone System (UMTS) standards, and is also optimized for broadband Internet access About Maui Sky Fiber Maui Sky Fiber is a Maui-based telecommunications carrier serving residential customers, business users, and the hospitality industry in particular. The company, which is developing the first wireless local network and data system for Maui businesses, consumers and guests, is led by a management team that includes leading MMDS professionals in Hawaii who previously built and operated the first commercial MMDS system in Honolulu. For more information about Maui Sky Fiber call 808/875-2540 About Maui Research and Technology Center (MRTC MRTC Mälardalen Real-Time research Centre MRTC More Room Throughout Coach (American Airlines) MRTC Morrissey Rehabilitation & Treatment Counselling (Canada) ) MRTC is a program of the High Technology Development Corporation (HTDC HTDC High Technology Development Corporation HTDC How to Disappear Completely (Pink Floyd song) HTDC Home Theatre Design Center (Littleton, CO) ), an agency of the State of Hawaii whose focus is to facilitate the growth of Hawaii's commercial high technology sector. Dedicated to growing this industry in Maui County, the MRTC program is managed by the Maui Economic Development Board, Inc. (MEDB MEDB Maui Economic Development Board (Hawaii) ). With more than twenty years TWENTY YEARS. The lapse of twenty years raises a presumption of certain facts, and after such a time, the party against whom the presumption has been raised, will be required to prove a negative to establish his rights. 2. of history in building a balanced economy on Maui, MEDB has acquired the expertise to assist MRTC client companies.Maui Research & Technology Center (MRTC) is a 40,000 square-foot incubator and phase-in facility that is home to a cross section of technology ventures. From industry niches as varied as biotechnology and astronomy, MRTC provides its client companies with an environment and the resources to grow to become profitable businesses. MRTC is strategically located in the heart of the 415-acre Maui Research & Technology Park and serves as the hub of Maui's high technology industry. Contact Steve Perkins at 808/875-2432 About Maui Economic Development Board, Inc. (MEDB) MEDB is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization chartered to strengthen and diversify Maui County's economic base. Over its 20-year history, the development of high tech activity has been a priority in achieving our economic development goals. MEDB works in close partnership with the public and private sector to initiate and implement community-based solution in business development, workforce, education, and economic literacy. 808/875-2300 |
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