Telecommunications access equipment specialist RAD Data Communications announced Wednesday that its Airmux-200 point-to-point broadband radio now is certified by the Rural Utility Service (RUS).

 

In a press release, RAD explained that RUS, a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is in charge of long-term, low-interest loans to qualifying rural telephone companies.

 

Since RAD’s product is now on the RUS List of Materials, carriers can use government loan funds to purchase the Airmux-200.

 

Airmux-200 offers the following key features and advantages

“The Airmux-200 is ideal for rural carriers and service providers who seek to cost-effectively provide services to businesses and consumers in areas without extensive physical infrastructure and lacking a population density sufficient to justify physical build-out costs,” RAD said in its announcement.

 

The company suggested that the Airmux-200 also is an excellent product for business, education and public safety organizations because it extends the reach of networks without requiring a reliance on service provider or carrier infrastructure.

 

RAD also listed the following applications where Airmux-200 radios already have been deployed:

If you're interested in learning more about next-generation telephony and communications solutions for service providers and carriers, a great place to start is attending the INTERNET TELEPHONY Conference & Expo, WEST, October 10-13, 2006 in San Diego.

Mae Kowalke previously wrote for Cleveland Magazine in Ohio and The Burlington Free Press in Vermont. To see more of her articles, please visit Mae Kowalke’s columnist page.