EMCEE Broadcast Products Supplies Transmitters for American Telecasting's High-Speed Internet Service

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EMCEE Broadcast Products, a leading supplier of transmitters to the wireless cable industry, has announced that it has supplied American Telecasting with transmitters for its high-speed Internet service in major U.S. markets. The service, offered under the brand name WantWEB, utilizes EMCEE's state-of-the-art "DS" digital transmitters to provide downstream high-speed wireless Internet service at speeds up to 30 Mbps. The service is set to be offered to individual consumers starting at $69.95/month and $199.95/month for commercial accounts using a five user set-up.

Key Takeaways:

  • EMCEE Broadcast Products has supplied American Telecasting with transmitters for its high-speed Internet service in markets including Denver, Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Portland, Oregon.
  • The service, called WantWEB, uses EMCEE's "DS" digital transmitters to provide downstream high-speed wireless Internet service at speeds up to 30 Mbps.
  • Upstream communication is available via a standard telephone line, ISDN or Frame Relay connection.
  • The service will be offered to individual consumers starting at $69.95/month and $199.95/month for commercial accounts using a five user set-up.
  • American Telecasting, one of the largest operators of wireless cable television systems in the United States, serves approximately 140,000 video subscribers in 33 markets.
  • EMCEE is the global leader in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of analog and digital wireless transmitters and associated hardware for the wireless cable industry.
  • EMCEE's products are installed in more than 95 countries.

Statistics:

  • Downstream high-speed wireless Internet service speeds up to 30 Mbps.
  • Upstream communication available via standard telephone line, ISDN, or Frame Relay connection.
  • Individual consumers: $69.95/month, commercial accounts (5 user set up): $199.95/month.
  • American Telecasting serves approximately 140,000 video subscribers in 33 markets.
  • EMCEE has installed its products in over 95 countries.

Sources:

  • EMCEE Broadcast Products, Inc.
  • PRNewswire (http://www.prnewswire.com)
  • ECMEE Broadcast Products, Inc. (http://www.emceebrd.com)
  • Hybrid Networks, Inc. (http://www.hybridnetworks.com)
  • American Telecasting (http://www.americantelecasting.com)
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