Alcatel-Lucent builds first commercial Universal 802.16e–2005 WiMAX Network in Germany

<<<... “Alcatel-Lucent’s advanced WiMAX solution will enable us to deliver a wide range of broadband services, including high-speed Internet access and voice over IP (VoIP), in areas of the Saar region that are currently under-served,” said VSE NET Director Michael Leidinger at the signing of the agreement. “WiMAX is a key technology that will let us set up a broadband network quickly and economically, with a minimum number of base stations, and without costly civil engineering work to lay copper or optical fiber cable.”

“This contract is an example of how WiMAX complements existing broadband technologies in a partnership between service providers, infrastructure suppliers and license partners,” added Christian Reinaudo, President of Alcatel-Lucent’s activities for Europe and North. “We’re proud that our technology and expertise will be a critical part of the creation of Germany’s first commercial WiMAX Rev-e network.”

Under the agreement, Alcatel-Lucent will provide its compact WiMAX base stations as well as wireless access controllers to support the seamless handover of mobile broadband subscribers between individual base stations, allowing VSE NET’s customers to benefit from the service while moving. The base stations are suitable for indoor installation as well as outdoor mast mounting... more >>>