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Asiacell Extends Mobile Connectivity Services to Remote Areas across Iraq in Collaboration with Altobridge

Asiacell – the first and largest private Iraqi telecommunications company and the first mobile telecom company to provide coverage for all of Iraq – today announced rolling out mobile voice, broadband and SMS services across remote communities in Iraq using the Altobridge lite-site™ solution.

A satellite-backhauled, solar-powered, 2G/3G solution, the Altobridge lite-site™ enables mobile network operators to bring mobile connectivity to remote communities. Currently, the solution is being deployed in previously unconnected communities in Sulaimaniya in Northern Iraq.

“For over a decade, Asiacell has been pioneering the provision of products and services that enhance the quality of life and business for Iraqis. Telecommunications is the backbone of any progressive economy and is a key driver of socioeconomic growth, which is why we have made it our mission to ensure that telecom services are available to all Iraqis regardless of their location. Asiacell is the first telecom company to provide coverage for all 18 provinces, and to supply mobile voice, broadband and SMS services to remote communities that are not traditionally associated with revenue generating potential,” said Dr. Diar Ahmed, Asiacell CEO.

Dr. Ahmed went on to explain that the Altobridge lite-site™ is a cost-effective, energy-efficient solution that optimizes capital budgets while minimizing backhaul, making it an ideal choice for Asiacell’s plans towards efficiently expanding its nationwide coverage.

“We are confident that by partnering with Altobridge, who are international mobile network solution leaders, we will enhance our ability to service the Iraqi community,” he said. In turn, Mike Fitzgerald, Chief Executive Officer at Altobridge, said, “Mobile Network Operators are coming under increasing pressure to maximize their use of limited capital budgets.

The Altobridge lite-site™ reduces capital expenditure and minimizes operational costs while providing superior coverage to targeted subscriber groups. Our solution is optimized for solar power, thereby removing the high cost barriers of diesel generators.

Coupling this with industry leading transmission efficiency, Altobridge underwrites a return on investment from non-urban base station deployments.

We are privileged to have been selected as a supplier to Asiacell and look forward to working together to drive prosperity throughout Iraq.” • 24-8-11

Asiacell, the first mobile telecommunications company in Iraq, was established in the city of Sulaimaniya in 1999 by the well-known entrepreneur Mr. Faruk Mustafa Rasool. In addition to being the first national Iraqi telecom network to provide coverage for all of the country's provinces in the north and the south, Asiacell is the largest private Iraqi company, serving over 9 million subscribers and connecting the Iraqi nation.

Altobridge wireless network solutions provide a lower capital and lower operating cost option for the delivery of voice and mobile broadband services, enabling mobile network operators to connect unconnected communities and enterprises at minimum cost. Central to this lie a series of patented and patent-pending technologies namely: Data at the Edge™ (broadband data optimization in wireless networks), Local Connectivity™ (local voice switching) and Split Architecture™ (transmission and power optimization), all of which – individually and combined – drive down communications delivery costs for mobile network operators, by reducing backhaul and power consumption costs. The company is headquartered in Ireland and has four further bases in Malaysia, Indonesia, China and the US, covering sales, R&D, customer support and manufacturing. Altobridge solutions are deployed and operational in over 30 countries worldwide.

Wireless transmission solutions

First Complete Outdoor Networked Radio

New All-Packet Wireless Transmission Platform for 4G/LTE Backhaul Networks

Aviat Networks introduced the Aviat WTM 3000 outdoor networked radio, a new class of product for wireless transmission applications. For the first time in a single radio, the WTM 3000 combines full IP/Ethernet aggregation and switching, along with the very latest in advanced radio transmission features to maximize frequency efficiency and throughput. The WTM 3000 will debut at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, Feb. 14-17, 2011.

The WTM 3000 is a fully functional Carrier Ethernet transport node in a true zero-footprint package. Unlike other "all-outdoor" packet radios that require an indoor unit or a separate switch/router to provide important networking features and advanced radio functionality, such as Adaptive Modulation, the WTM 3000 for the first time includes all advanced radio, modem and Ethernet networking functions all in a compact, environmentally hardened outdoor unit.

WTM 3000 represents a breakthrough in converged networking and transmission solutions. Incorporating the latest in carrier-class Ethernet switch technology and three Gigabit Ethernet ports, it supports nodal functions with aggregation, Carrier Ethernet Quality of Service (QoS) controls, Ethernet Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OAM) and IP/MPLS awareness. The WTM 3000 also provides superior radio transmission features, such as 256QAM Adaptive Coding and Modulation, excellent RF system gain performance, and support for link capacity-doubling, through co-channel operation with XPIC.

The WTM 3000 is designed to support the widest frequency range of any comparable solution in the industry, spanning licensed frequency bands from 6 to 38 GHz -- all with a common, fully outdoor architecture. This solution can operate as a standalone device for Carrier Ethernet/IP transmission wireless connections or extend the Aviat Packet Node platform for all-IP and zero-footprint applications. With standardized Gigabit Ethernet and Power over Ethernet (PoE) interfaces, the WTM 3000 can also be used in conjunction with third-party Ethernet switches and cell-site gateways.

"The Aviat WTM 3000 outdoor networked radio represents the very latest in IP wireless transmission," says Shaun McFall, chief marketing officer and senior vice president of Aviat Networks. "The WTM 3000 is ideal for operators who are expanding capacity and coverage by deploying new compact 4G base stations, where a zero-footprint all-packet backhaul solution is required. In conjunction with our latest Packet Node solutions WTM 3000 enables rapid expansion of the backhaul network." • 10-2-11

Aviat Networks will be displaying the WTM 3000 at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, courtyard pavilion CY08.

Backhaul networks

Supporting the next generation of 4G/LTE mobile broadband services and devices

Aviat Networks announced that it will be showcasing its latest product innovations at the 2011 Mobile World Congress Conference, Feb. 14-17 in Barcelona, Spain.

What
Aviat Networks will be showcasing its vision for the future of backhaul networks that will be needed to support the next generation of 4G/LTE mobile broadband services and devices, which will include recently announced next-generation hybrid and all-IP wireless transmission products. These new products are all designed to help mobile service providers address the cost, capacity and complexity involved with the evolution of their network infrastructure.

When
Monday, Feb. 14, 2011 - Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Where
Mobile World Congress, courtyard pavilion #CY08, Fira de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

Aviat Networks Future of Backhaul Showcase
Located inside its pavilion, Aviat Network will present its vision for the future of backhaul networks, focusing on the key challenges faced by mobile service providers around the world:

1. 4G/LTE Backhaul--A Dose of Reality. The requirements for 4G/LTE backhaul capacity are being overhyped, leading to operators wasting potentially billions of dollars by running fiber to cell sites. Understand how microwave exceeds the true backhaul capacity needs of 4G/LTE with high reliability--and much more cost effectively.

2. Simplifying Mobile Backhaul Evolution. The evolution of mobile network infrastructure to all-IP is potentially risky and complex, giving operators many confusing options. Learn how Aviat Networks is developing solutions that will help simplify and lower the cost of this evolution.

3. Small Cell Backhaul--Challenges and Opportunities. There is a growing consensus in the industry that operators will need to deploy a new "underlay" network of small, micro-base stations to provide the needed capacity and coverage for 4G. Find out how microwave is uniquely positioned to provide the backhaul for this new class of base stations.

Product Showcase
1. Aviat WTM 3000. A fully functional Carrier Ethernet transport node in a true zero-footprint package, the WTM 3000 for the first time includes advanced radio, modem and Ethernet networking functions all in a compact outdoor unit, unlike other "all-outdoor" packet radios that require an indoor unit or a separate switch/router to provide important networking advanced radio features.

2. Eclipse IDU GE3. An ultra-compact indoor unit (IDU) that combines the very latest Carrier Ethernet networking and advanced radio features for hybrid TDM/Ethernet or all-Ethernet/IP wireless transmission. The Eclipse IDU GE3 enables the deployment of cost-effective wireless tail-end cell-site connections and standalone point-to-point links.

3. Eclipse DAC GE3. A new plug-in interface module for the Eclipse Packet Node platform, the DAC GE3 provides the most advanced Carrier Ethernet switch subsystem available in microwave backhaul today. Featuring higher capacity and an impressive breadth of new capabilities, this third-generation design sets a new benchmark for resilient wireless access and aggregation networks.

10-2-11