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On-Communications Selects Airspan's WiMAX Solutions(Wireless News Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Airspan Networks, a provider of WiMAX-based broadband wireless access networks, announced that On-Communications, a UK Enterprise Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) provider, has chosen Airspan as its preferred technology partner to supply WiMAX solutions as it extends its UK network rollout. On-Communications provides broadband wireless business-to-business Internet Services. All On-Communications' base station deployments will use Airspan's MicroMAX technology, while existing networks will be replaced with equipment compliant to the WiMAX standard, the company saud. On-Communications said it has already deployed a FWA network in London, Sheffield, Manchester, Leeds and Oxford, making On-Communications the largest FWA service provider in the UK. Ian Roberts, CEO, On-Communications, said, "On-Communications' investigation proved Airspan to have the best, most mature WiMAX technology solution. Airspan's technology offers differential service possibilities, such as flexible service profiles, multiple service classes for various traffic types, and smart QoS for VoIP that make it the ideal technology platform from which to support UK businesses. After detailed lab and field evaluations, we feel that WiMAX is now teaming with Airspan to lead the market in providing this service." David Brant, CFO of Airspan, said, "We are delighted that, after such a detailed evaluation, On-Communications has chosen Airspan as its preferred technology partner. We are pleased that On-Communications considers Airspan as a valuable and trustworthy supplier and we look forward to working closely with On-Communications as they expand their network." ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) ((Distributed on behalf of 10Meters via M2 Communications Ltd - http://www.m2.com)) ((10Meters - http://www.10meters.com)) Copyright ? 2008 Wireless News |