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Franklin University Selects 5G Wireless Solutions Equipment for Campus-Wide Broadband Wireless Networking.


MARINA DEL REY Del Rey may refer to:
  • Del Rey, California, a census-designated place in Fresno County, California
  • Del Rey, Los Angeles, California, a small district in the west side of Los Angeles
  • Del Rey (band), an indie rock band
, Calif. -- 5G Wireless Solutions, Inc., an emerging leader in the 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  industry and a portfolio company of 5G Wireless Communications wireless communications

System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data.
, Inc. (OTCBB OTCBB

See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB).
:FGWC), announced today that Franklin University Franklin University is a private university in downtown Columbus, Ohio, USA. In addition to the main campus downtown, Franklin offers programs at two suburban campuses in Dublin, Ohio and Westerville, Ohio, and via their online programs.  (http://www.franklin.edu/) in Columbus, Ohio Columbus is the capital and the largest city of the American state of Ohio. Named for explorer Christopher Columbus, the city was founded in 1812 at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers, and assumed the functions of state capital in 1816. , has chosen its new C-WAN(TM) (Campus-Wide Area Network) equipment package to provide wireless broadband coverage throughout selected outdoor public spaces.

The purchase was arranged and will be implemented through Springnet CC (http://www.springnet.cc/), a Dayton, Ohio-based WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider Internet service provider (ISP)

Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password.
), one of 5G Wireless' selected Authorized Channel Partners.

5G will provide rooftop Wi-Fi base station units to create a Wi-Fi HotZone(TM) throughout some of the most popular areas of the 14-acre campus. The installation is expected to expand over the months ahead, with more and more area, both outside and in, being added to the network. 5G equipment was selected over competitive offerings based upon its lower overall TCO (1) (Total Cost of Ownership) The cost of using a computer. It includes the cost of the hardware, software and upgrades as well as the cost of the inhouse staff and/or consultants that provide training and technical support. See ROI.  (Total Cost of Ownership) profile. Fewer base station units are required, both indoors and out, to deliver superior coverage, thus reducing both upfront capital equipment expenses and ongoing operating costs operating costs nplgastos mpl operacionales  associated with network administration and maintenance.

Franklin is central Ohio's leading educator of working professionals, serving nearly 10,000 students. The university is one of the more technologically advanced in the nation and was chosen by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in a pilot program allowing unlimited distance education students to be eligible for financial aid. It was also recently selected by the U.S. Army to participate in the delivery of online education to eligible enlisted soldiers via eArmyU.

About 5G Wireless Solutions, Inc.

5G Wireless Solutions, Inc., located in Marina del Rey, CA, is a portfolio company of 5G Wireless Communications, Inc. (OTCBB: FGWC), a Business Development Company. The company creates and markets wireless broadband solutions for university and municipal campuses, and provides wireless networking equipment to a select group of VARs and WISPs through its Authorized Channel Partners program. Customers enjoy high performance internet access at lower acquisition, implementation and maintenance costs than most major competitors because of uniquely enhanced Wi-Fi base stations. 5G Wireless Solutions products are distinguished by their exceptional service area range, throughput speeds, number of concurrent users, non-line-of-sight (NLOS NLOS Non-Line of Sight
NLOS No Line of Sight (satellite TV)
NLOS Near Line of Sight
) capabilities and unique security protocol. These enhancements are compatible with standard IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields.  802.11b Wi-Fi equipment for "last mile" roaming and point-to-multipoint networks. 5G's value proposition - significantly increased performance at the lowest possible total cost of ownership (TCO) - is quickly becoming a key consideration in the strategic deployment of the wireless experience.

For additional information, please visit www.5Gwirelesssolutions.com. Or call 800.916.1611.

Certain statements in this news release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject to the safe harbor Safe Harbor

1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated.

2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive.
 created by those rules. All statements, other than statements of fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding potential future plans and objectives of the company, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Technical complications that may arise which could prevent the prompt implementation of any strategically significant plan(s) outlined above. The company cautions that these forward looking statements are further qualified by other factors including, but not limited, to those set forth in the company's Form 10-KSB filing and other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any statements in this release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

All product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.
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