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Thomas K. Thomas

Alcatel-CDoT does trials on Aircel networks

A PICTURE OF MOBILE Wi-Max services

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Barcelona Feb. 15 India is on its way to deploying Wi-Max, which will bring high speed wireless broadband, with the C-DoTAlcatel -Lucent Research Centre successfully completing the country's first live Wi-Max field trial on Aircel's network. The trials were conducted using the 2.5 Ghz band. Wi-Max is set to be a disruptive technology that claims to deliver data speeds much higher than third generation services.

Speaking to Business Line, Mr Andre Mechaly, Product Marketing Vice -President, Alcatel-Lucent said, "Alcatel-Lucent is investing hugely on Wi-Max technology. This is a disruptive technology that is being deployed across the globe especially in emerging markets".

Mr Mechaly said that initially the technology will be taken up by fixed line operators who want to offer wireless broadband services.

He also said that low cost Wi-Max devices are being developed that will be launched in the second phase.

"Wi-Max technology is likely to become a widely used high-speed Internet access technology like DSL and cable modem access.

By offering customised, cost effective enterprise solutions using next generation technologies such as Wi-Max, Aircel aims to become the service provider of choice," said Mr Jagdish Kini, Group Chief Executive Officer, Aircel.

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