Falcon Selects RoamAD Platform for Muni Wi-Fi
SAN FRANCISCO, Ca.,-/November 14, 2005 - Wi-Fi Technology News/- Falcon Communications, Inc., with more than 38 years of experience in designing and building network infrastructures for the US ILEC market, and RoamAD, the leading supplier of carrier grade wireless software for citywide Wi-Fi networks, today announced the general availability of Falcon's new turnkey muni Wi-Fi network solution.
Falcon has jump-started its entry into the rapidly growing US muni Wi-Fi market by selecting RoamAD's market leading wireless networking software platform that will be integrated with multi-radio mesh nodes that will be manufactured by Falcon specifically for the ILEC market.
"With RoamAD as a partner, Falcon can offer its ILEC customers the most flexible muni Wi-Fi solution with market leading mobile VoIP/VoWiFi capabilities as well as a clear upgrade path to WiMAX" said Don Cook, President and CEO, Falcon Communications.
"RoamAD recognizes the US ILEC market as a key growth area in telecommunications, and is pleased to be partnering with a company that has a reputation for quality products and services, customer focus, and a large satisfied ILEC customer base" said Craig Cameron, CEO, RoamAD. "Falcon's reach and customer base make it ideally positioned to exploit this ILEC market opportunity." he added.
The Falcon metro Wi-Fi network solution can be used for large-scale muni Wi-Fi networks, campus hotzones, as well as highway/mass transit Wi-Fi networks.
About Falcon Communications, Inc.
Falcon has a strong commitment to the telecommunications industry, and has greatly enhanced its reach in the telecommunications market, providing extensive products and services required to meet the expanding network requirements. Through innovative channels, continuous research, a commitment to excellence in service and products, and a flawless client focus, Falcon consistently leads the field in bridging the gap between yesterday's technology and the cutting-edge technology of today. For more information, please visit www.falconcommunications.com.
About RoamAD
RoamAD(TM) is the leading supplier of carrier grade wireless networking software for mobile VoIP/VoWiFi enabled metro Wi-Fi networks, highway Wi-Fi networks and campus hotzones. RoamAD's radio-agnostic, software-based platform can be installed on commodity hardware. The software platform is remotely upgradeable and is optimized to support mobile broadband data and mobile VoIP/VoWiFi.
RoamAD has been at the forefront of the growing muni Wi-Fi market since it deployed the world's first metro Wi-Fi network in August 2002. In February 2005, RoamAD's technology was used to underpin the world's first highway Wi-Fi network and achieve mobile voice calls over the network at speeds in excess of 85 miles per hour. In the same period, RoamAD was the first metro-scale Wi-Fi network equipment vendor to unbundle its software platform.
RoamAD licenses its technology to a global market and RoamAD networks are now deployed in North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, the Caribbean and Australia/New Zealand. The company's technology roadmap includes 802.16 WiMAX and Wi-Fi/Cellular integration in accordance with the 3GPP specifications.
RoamAD is a trademark of RoamAD Holdings Limited. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holder(s). For more information see .
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