NEW DELHI, India -- Aperto Networks, builder of the
world's most advanced WiMAX base stations and subscriber units, announced
today that BSNL, the largest telecom service provider in India, has begun
rolling out Aperto's carrier-grade, WiMAX Forum Certified(TM) products.
The deployment of award-winning PacketMAX(TM) base stations and subscriber
units across six cities and four rural areas in India comes as a result of
Aperto's successful bid in response to a BSNL tender that was issued in late
2004.
The six initial cities getting the WiMAX equipment are Kolkata (in West
Bengal), Bangalore (in Karnataka), Chennai (in Tamil Nadu), Ahmedabad (in
Gujarat), Hyderabad (in Andhra Pradesh), and Pune (in Maharastra). The
deployment, which will also cover four rural districts in the State of
Haryana, is planned for completion in January.
The WiMAX network will enable BSNL to offer enterprise customers a wide
range of value-added, high bandwidth data communications services, such as
MPLS, VPN, leased line, and Internet access, as well as VoIP, telemedicine,
e-education, e-governance, and e-commerce in remote areas.
BSNL will be deploying Aperto's PacketMAX 5000 base stations, the industry's
highest density, highest capacity, and highest performing base station.
BSNL will also be deploying Aperto's PM 300 subscriber units, along with
Aperto's WaveCenter(TM) EMS Pro, the element management system.
"BSNL is a leader in the world telecom landscape and its drive to deploy
WiMAX across India is testament to its leadership. Aperto is delighted to
have the opportunity to support BSNL's plan in this strategic deployment,"
said Mike Pratt, CEO for Aperto Networks.
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