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Moovera Networks and IPWireless have announced that the Moovera family of Moovbox mobile broadband gateways will now fully support TD-CDMA from IPWireless as a high-speed wireless backhaul option.

 

Jim Baker, Moovera CEO and founder explained that traditionally WiFi (News - Alert) hotspots have required a wired connection such as DSL for backhaul. With a growing number of UMTS TD-CDMA networks in service around the world, the combination of their Moovbox Broadband Gateways and IPWireless TD-CDMA technology allows deployment of mobile hotspots with WiFi access at multi-megabit speeds wherever there’s wireless carrier network coverage.

 

Both companies are also targeting public safety applications in licensed frequencies to support first responders and transportation personnel with high-speed video and data capabilities.

 

“TD-CDMA offers very fast bi-directional communications in frequencies including 850-900MHz, 1900-2025 MHz, and 2500-2690 MHz, all of which are licensed bands better suited for mission-critical applications,” said Baker in a statement.

 

These frequencies offer good propagation, and thus allow IPWireless-enabled Moovbox deployments to be more robust in emergency situations. Moovbox Gateways also feature secure Ethernet connectivity for IP-based devices such as on-street and on-vehicle IP-CCTV systems and transport telematics.

 

“We are delighted to welcome Moovera to the growing ecosystem of TD-CDMA device partners,” said Dr William Jones, CEO and co-founder of IPWireless who believes that bridging WiFi with TD-CDMA, and taking Internet access onto the street and into vehicles as Moovera has done, builds on the vision of ubiquitous connectivity and improves the business case for our operators worldwide.

 

Moovera’s line of rugged Moovbox gateways seamlessly integrates WiFi with carrier-grade cellular backhaul. This enables service providers and local authorities to cost-effectively provide in-vehicle WiFi service on public transport.

 

Based in the United Kingdom, Moovera Networks is a privately-held manufacturer of industrial-grade fixed, mobile and portable wireless communications products that bridge Wi-Fi access with carrier-class networks including WiMAX, TD-CDMA, HC-SDMA and 3G UMTS/HSPA.

 

IPWireless, a subsidiary of NextWave Wireless, is a provider of UMTS mobile broadband and multimedia broadcast technologies.

 

 

 

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