Trillion Joins WiMAX Forum™, Reinforcing its Commitment
Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at 10:52
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Trillion Leverages its RF Deployment Expertise for Emerging Broadband Wireless Standard
AUSTIN , TEXAS – June 15, 2004 - Trillion announced today that it has joined the WiMAX Forum™, a non-profit corporation formed to help promote the IEEE 802.16 standard, often referred to as “WiMAX.” Trillion is the first broadband service provider with a focus on the public sector to join the WiMAX Forum. The emerging 802.16 standard is expected to allow the seamless roaming of wireless users across multiple environments, from wide area networks (WANs) to in-building enterprise local area networks (LANs).
"We are continuously researching developments in wireless broadband technology,” said Ken Proud, Vice president of Engineering for Trillion. "Membership in the WiMAX Forum is a logical way to stay ahead of the curve on what is likely to be the next major wireless broadband standard.”
The purpose of the WiMAX Forum is to promote deployment of broadband wireless access networks by using a global standard and certifying interoperability of products and technologies. The WiMAX Forum is comprised of industry leaders who are committed to the open interoperability of all products used for broadband wireless access.
"We are pleased Trillion is joining the WiMAX Forum and investing their confidence in the future of 802.16," said WiMAX Forum President Ron Resnick. "The WiMAX Forum drives innovation and growth of broadband wireless access, and members like Trillion with extensive RF deployment experience help boost momentum as we work toward a key milestone: certification testing for interoperability of WiMAX Forum Certified products in early 2005."
About the WiMAX Forum
The WiMAX Forum™ is an industry-led, non-profit corporation formed to help promote and certify the compatibility and interoperability of broadband wireless products using the IEEE 802.16 and ETSI HiperMAN wireless MAN specifications. The forum's goal is to accelerate the introduction of these devices into the marketplace. WiMAX Forum Certified™ products will be fully interoperable and support Metropolitan Broadband Fixed and Portable Applications. For more information about the WiMAX Forum and its activities, please visit www.WiMAXForum.org.
WiMAX Forum™ and WiMAX Forum Certified™ are registered trademarks of the WiMAX Forum.
About Trillion
Trillion, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is a leading provider of wireless broadband services, high-speed Internet access and IP telephony solutions for education, government, municipalities, libraries, and medical facilities. Trillion specializes in designing, installing, operating, and maintaining wide and local area network systems that utilize state-of-the-art wireless technology. Investors in Trillion include Hexagon Investments, the Intel Communications Fund and Meritage Private Equity Funds. For more information, visit www.trillion.net or call (512) 334-4100.
