MuniWireless

Alvarion has just introduced BreezeMAX Extreme, its 802.16e WiMAX solution for license-exempt and quasi-licensed frequency bands (5 GHz outside the US and 3.65 GHz in the US). The company says that it has designed BreezeMAX Extreme to speed up the deployment of broadband infrastructure in rural areas and for particular segments (public safety, municipalities, public utilities). BreezeMAX Extreme is customized for two different market segments. BreezeMAX Extreme 3650 is targeted for service providers deploying broadband applications to consumers and businesses…

Lincoln, UK has engaged AB Internet to deploy and operate a citywide Wi-Fi network that will be used by the city, the university, businesses and residents. Lincoln’s city council has already committed to buying capacity for mobile and fixed applications, including the replacement of expensive T-1 lines. Among the uses for the network are:

The Lincoln Police…

Aria, the only operator in Italy with a nationwide WiMAX license, has chosen Alvarion as its equipment provider. Aria will use the 3.5 GHz frequency band in its attempt to bring mobile WiMAX service to all 21 regions in Italy. Although Italians in larger municipalities enjoy access to several broadband providers, in rural and mountainous areas such as the Dolomiti, the only option is usually dial-up service.

“At Aria, we are committed to empowering businesses and consumers to realize the impact…

This is an Alvarion white paper entitled “Muni Wireless and the Safe City: Municipal Wireless Networks for Safety, Security and Prosperity.” Please download it from Scribd:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/16258574/Using-wireless-networks-to-improve-public-safety-in-cities

Abstract:

Large-scale metro area networks are becoming an increasingly important tool in providing public services and ensuring public safety and security. Ubiquitous broadband networks have not only proven to be an effective way to support the growing data, voice and video communications needs throughout an entire metropolitan area; they have become a critical element enabling the…

The city of Dundee, Scotland has replaced 100 wired leased lines to public buldings with a point to multipoint WiMAX network. These buildings include libraries, public schools, sports centers and council buildings. For the project, the city used Aerelink, a systems integrator, and Alvarion’s equipment. Eleven base stations, located on council buildings throughout the city, provide connectivity to over eighty outdoor and indoor end user terminals.  In addition, six point-to-point wireless links using Alvarion’s BreezeNET B equipment in the 5.4…