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Newbridge Networks Selected as Strategic Networking Vendor for LMDS Network Deployment

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Newbridge Networks, a leading broadband wireless industry leader, has been chosen by Gateway Telecom, LLC to implement a local multipoint distribution service (LMDS) network. The LMDS network, operating in the 28 GHz spectrum, will enable Gateway Telecom to deliver data, Internet, voice, video, and multimedia services to business customers quickly and cost-effectively. The Newbridge broadband wireless access solution for LMDS enables Gateway Telecom to enter the telecommunications market with a broad portfolio of premium quality services.

Key Takeaways:

  • Newbridge Networks was selected as the strategic networking vendor for the implementation of a local multipoint distribution service (LMDS) network by Gateway Telecom, LLC.
  • The LMDS network, operating in the 28 GHz spectrum, will enable Gateway Telecom to deliver data, Internet, voice, video, and multimedia services to business customers quickly and cost-effectively.
  • Newbridge delivers an end-to-end LMDS solution that enables service providers to enter the market quickly with competitive advantages and innovative financing.
  • Gateway Telecom is the fourth U.S. LMDS licensee to select the Newbridge broadband wireless solution, following announcements with South Central Telcom, Home Telephone Inc., and Central Texas Communications.
  • The Newbridge LMDS solution has been recognized with the Data Communications magazine Hot Product Award and the International Engineering Consortium (IEC) InfoVision award.
  • The Newbridge broadband wireless solution for LMDS represents a multiservice network comprising base station and customer premise equipment.
  • The solution includes the industry-leading Siemens/Newbridge MainStreetXpress 36170 Multiservices Switch and point-to-multipoint transmitters and receivers, as well as transceivers and network interface units (NIUs) for customer premise equipment.

Statistics:

  • 1999: The year in which commercial services are slated to commence for the LMDS network.
  • October 1999: The month and year in which commercial services are slated to start for the LMDS network.
  • 28 GHz: The frequency spectrum in which the LMDS network will operate.
  • 100 countries: The number of countries in which Newbridge Networks designs, manufactures, markets, and services networking solutions.
  • More than 6,000 people: The number of employees employed by Newbridge Networks on six continents.
  • 300 largest telecommunications service providers: The number of service providers that are among Newbridge Network's customers.
  • 10,000: The number of corporations, government organizations, and other institutions that are among Newbridge Network's customers.

Sources:

  • "Newbridge Networks Announces Strategic Partnership for Local Multipoint Distribution Service (LMDS) Network Deployment." Business Wire, 19 May 1999.
  • Newbridge Networks. "Newbridge Networks Corporation." www.newbridge.com.

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