Former Honduran Presidents Rafael Leonardo Callejas and Ricardo Maduro Join Venture to Deliver Affordable Wireless and Internet Service across Central America.MIAMI Miami, cities, United States Miami (mīăm`ē, –ə). 1 City (1990 pop. 358,548), seat of Dade co., SE Fla., on Biscayne Bay at the mouth of the Miami River; inc. 1896. -- WiTEL Will Use New Technology That Also Enables Governments to Deliver Education and Health Services health services Managed care The benefits covered under a health contract to Underserved Communities Two distinguished former presidents of Honduras, Rafael Leonardo Callejas and Ricardo Maduro Ricardo Rodolfo Maduro Joest (born April 20, 1946 in Panama) is a former President of Honduras and Bank of Honduras chairman. Maduro graduated from the Lawrenceville School and later Stanford University. , are joining a new commercial venture that targets the growing demand for communications and Internet service by Central America's rural areas. WiTEL, the new company that will develop this pioneering wireless network, has been created by QTEL Americas and AMLA amla (ämˑ·l  ),n Latin name: Phyllanthus emblica; Consulting. QTEL has an established presence in the region deploying secure wireless backbones for government and corporate clients. Using its proprietary multi-tier, 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 concept, WiTEL will establish partnerships with local companies to deliver affordable voice and Internet access See how to access the Internet. across the underserved areas of Central America Central America, narrow, southernmost region (c.202,200 sq mi/523,698 sq km) of North America, linked to South America at Colombia. It separates the Caribbean from the Pacific. . By using 802.11 technology for the "last mile," service can be provided for a fraction of the cost of traditional landline or cellular service. WiTEL will offer community-access "hot spots hot spots acute moist dermatitis. " to enable communications in rural areas. Rafael Leonardo Callejas, President of Honduras This page lists presidents of Honduras. Many of the post 1900 Presidents represented one of the two dominant political parties, which are the Liberal Party of Honduras (PLH), and the National Party of Honduras (PNH). See also lists of incumbents. from 1990 to 1994, will serve as chairman of the board. President Callejas is a strong advocate of developing affordable communication options for the region's low income families. President Callejas said, "WiTEL's vision -- that universal communications and Internet coverage in Central America are not only desirable, but achievable and profitable -- is vital to the future of Central America." In addition, Ricardo Maduro, President of Honduras from 2002 to January 2006, will serve as Senior Advisor In some countries, a Senior Advisor is an appointed position by the Head of State to advise on the highest levels of national and government policy. Sometimes a junior position to this is called a National Policy Advisor. to facilitate implementation of educational applications through the network. WiTEL's wireless backbone provides a channel for the delivery of vital social services social services Noun, pl welfare services provided by local authorities or a state agency for people with particular social needs social services npl → servicios mpl sociales , such as distance learning and telemedicine, to underserved and isolated rural areas. The ability of the WiTEL network to aid governments and other organizations in increasing services to rural communities using the applications developed jointly by QTEL Americas and AMLA Consulting is an integral part of the attractiveness of the venture to governments and existing telecoms providers. President Maduro noted, "WiTEL is the solution for breaking the isolation of many of Central America's communities. The combination of QTEL's technology and AMLA's in-depth knowledge of our region's social needs means that WiTEL can be the vehicle for giving people the education and health opportunities that they need for a prosperous future. This innovative venture will produce value for the people of Central America, as well as for our investors." WiTEL's initial focus, including development of a pilot, will be Honduras. It also plans to develop networks in El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Panama and will leverage QTEL's existing network Costa Rica. John Puente, the President of QTEL Americas, concluded: "Our efforts to develop world class health and educational applications have been rewarded by the trust, commitment, and engagement of President Callejas and President Maduro. With their leadership and counsel, I am confident that WiTEL will help write a new chapter in Central America's development." About QTEL Americas QTEL Americas is the leader in the development and implementation of secure wireless broadband solutions in Latin America. QTEL has country wide operations in Costa Rica and local partners in Nicaragua, Colombia, Ecuador and El Salvador. QTEL designs, deploys and delivers solutions and applications to service governmental institutions, companies, and residential markets through an alliance with in-country partners. QTEL Americas is headquartered in Hallandale, Florida. http://www.qtelamericas.com. About AMLA Consulting AMLA Consulting, a Miami-based corporate strategy and business solutions firm, brings years of experience in government, business, media and finance to bear on the strategic and operating challenges posed by the many diverse markets that comprise the Americas. http://www.consultamla.com. |
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