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Aperto's PacketMAX deployed by OTE(Telecomworldwire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Aperto Networks (Aperto), a provider of carrier-grade, WiMAX base stations and subscriber units, announced on Wednesday (1 October) that its line of PacketMAX base stations and subscriber units have been deployed on a pilot basis by OTE, a telecomms operator in Greece, in the Halkidiki region of northern Greece. The WiMAX network reportedly provides, on a pilot basis, wireless broadband voice and data for several monasteries and religious sites on Mount Athos, the oldest surviving monastic community of the world. The network stretches 65km over land with multiple hops and includes long distance radio links that extend 33km over sea. In addition, it integrates last mile access to Karies, the capital of the Athos community, via a mini DSLAM and an 802.11 Wi-Fi network. According to the company, OTE's pilot network is built around PacketMAX PacketMAX 100 series subscriber units are used for backhaul and last mile access. The system is remotely managed through OTE's DCN network. Heletel SA, a network integrator and Aperto partner, provided turnkey installation and supports the deployment with ongoing training and technical help. No financial details were disclosed. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) Copyright ? 2008 M2 Communications Ltd. |