Ericsson receives ETSI certification for LMDS wireless broadband product

Ericsson receives ETSI certification for LMDS wireless broadband product Ericsson is pleased to announce it has received ETSI certification for its new LMDS product, MINI-LINK BAS (Broadband Access System). As the first true broadband wireless access system to receive ETSI and FCC certification, this manifest Ericsson as the leading provider of second generation TDMA based LMDS systems. With the MINI-LINK BAS, Ericsson becomes the first company in the world to offer commercially a true broadband wireless access point-to-multipoint LMDS system. MINI-LINK BAS provides end-users with symmetrical or asymmetrical services at up to 37Mbps dynamically allocated between users. With MINI-LINK BAS, SMEs (Small and Medium sized Enterprises) can finally access new advanced broadband IP services in combination with voice and leased lines. Compared to fiber-based systems, this system allows the ASP (Application Service Provider) market to really take off with advanced services, increased performance, greater speed, and lower cost. "The ETSI type approval is a milestone reference for us, proving that our system is fully available for a big-scale commercial roll-out," says Mikael Bäckström, Vice President of Microwave Solutions at Ericsson. "We have already delivered a number of trial systems to very satisfied customers such as El Tele in Norway. With a design based on the successful MINI-LINK point-to-point radio, completely in MMIC (microwave monolithic integrated circuit) technology, we are now ready for a fast ramp-up to deliver volumes exceeding 100,000 terminals per year." MINI-LINK BAS is the first wireless broadband access system that efficiently combines true broadband carrier-class IP services with F-DCA (fast dynamic capacity allocation) between end-users, maximizing revenues from available spectrum. Wireless broadband allows operators to have a cost-efficient and rapid start-up with the ability to offer services to new users within hours. MINI-LINK assures the reliability, availability and quality that business users have come to expect. MINI-LINK BAS, which is currently being delivered for trials and demonstration activities in Europe and North America, will be available for commercial volume deliveries from the end of June. MINI-LINK BAS is optimized to support next generation networks with carrier-class wireless services that efficiently combine bursty IP-based services - such as high-speed Internet and LAN-LAN interconnection - with established services, such as leased lines. It combines Ericsson's strengths in microwave access, IP and ATM technologies to provide cost- effective and reliable performance. Its open interfaces and standards mean that it can easily be integrated into other vendors' IP and ATM products, as well as with Ericsson's IP router family, scalable ATM switching line and business switches. Ericsson is the leading communications supplier, combining innovation in mobility and Internet in creating the new era of Mobile Internet. Ericsson provides total solutions covering everything from systems and applications to mobile phones and other communications tools. With more than 100,000 employees in 140 countries, Ericsson simplifies communications for customers all over the world. Read more at http://www.ericsson.com/pressroom FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT Lars Östlund, Press Manager, Ericsson Corporate Communications Phone: +46 8 681 26 56; E-mail: lars.ostlund@lme.ericsson.se Hans Herbertsson, Director Strategic Marketing, Microwave Solutions Ericsson Business Unit Transmission Solutions Phone: +46 31 747 3229, +46 70 987 3229 E-mail: hans.herbertsson@emw.ericsson.se Asif Rahman, Marketing Manager MINI-LINK BAS, Ericsson Inc. Phone: +1 972 583 8236; E-mail: asif.rahman@ericsson.com ------------------------------------------------------------ Please visit http://www.bit.se for further information The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/05/30/20000530BIT01180/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/05/30/20000530BIT01180/bit0002.pdf