WiNetworks Launches WiMAX Triple Play Services Solution for Satellite Broadcast Networks

WiNetworks Launches WiMAX Triple Play Services Solution for Satellite Broadcast Networks

Innovative Technology Enables DBS Operators to Provision Voice, Data, VOD and Interactive TV Over Existing Infrastructure

NEW YORK, September 8/PRNewswire/ -- WiNetworks announced today the availability of a ground-breaking WiMAX-based solution designed to enable Digital Broadcast Satellite (DBS) operators to leap from their one-way TV broadcast network to a two-way broadband network able to offer Triple Play (voice, video, and data) services. The WiNetworks patented Hybrid WiMAX DVB (HWDV(TM)) technology allows DBS Operators to leverage their customer premise infrastructure (e.g. dish, existing coax wiring, existing STB, etc.) to deploy a WiMAX network at a very low cost while offering a fully integrated triple-play bundle.

WiNetworks is the first company to use the new WiMAX protocol (IEEE 802.16 d/e) to deliver a solution uniquely designed for the DBS industry. WiMAX is the new broadband wireless standard backed by over 300 telecom technology and service providers.

"The DBS carriers have recognized the need to expand beyond their existing satellite infrastructure in order to deliver broadband triple-play services." states Mr. Effi Atad, CEO, WiNetworks, "Our innovative solution will do for DBS what HFC did for cable, and will make DBS operators the third and most effective broadband access channel to the home. Over time WiMAX ability to deliver fully integrated fixed and mobile connectivity services will provide DBS carriers with an advantage over CATV and Telcos."

WiNetworks is using the Intel(R) ProWireless 5116 broadband interface silicon. WiNetworks is a member of the Intel WiMAX Alliance committed to develop leading WiMAX products and services.

"The WiNetworks solution is a genuine example of using WiMAX as the 'last mile' solution for bringing high-speed Internet access into homes and businesses," said Scott Richardson, General Manager, Broadband Wireless Division from Intel, "This unique application from WiNetworks unleashes the full potential of the existing last-mile real-estate to build a low cost WiMAX network where the DBS Service Providers and the customers can both benefit."

WiNetworks has designed its solution to provide DBS Operators with economic and functional advantages. In addition to the traditional Voice and Data services, WiNetworks has developed new applications that provide the DBS operators with additional sources of potential revenue. These include: 'always-on' return channel to the existing installed STBs; local ads insertions; VOD and more.

WiNetworks will present its fully-operational DBS Triple-Play solution during IBC2005 in Amsterdam.

About WiNetworks

WiNetworks Inc. is a leading company in WiMAX (IEEE 802.16 d/e) and Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) technologies. WiNetworks specializes in seamlessly integrating the broadband wireless standard of WiMAX with the DBS infrastructure to create economical and functional advantages for broadband Operators.

WiNetworks solutions, based on innovative and patented Hybrid WiMAX DVB (HWDV(TM)) technology, allow one-way broadcast operators (DBS, DVB-T, MMDS and One-way Cable) to extend their existing infrastructures (e.g., dish on the roof, existing coax wiring, etc.) and offer a complete bundle of attractive "Triple Play" services including Internet access, telephony, Video on Demand, interactive TV services and future mobile support.

WiNetworks was founded in 2002 and is a member of the WiMAX forum promoting the compatibility and inter-operability of broadband wireless access.

The WiNetworks solutions have been installed successfully with leading operators in Europe and the USA and the company is supporting worldwide projects through regional offices in United States, Europe and Asia. Visit the web site at http://www.winetworks.com for more information about WiNetworks.

Press Contacts: Paul Stallard/Jo Graves eclat Marketing Email: winetworks@eclat.co.uk Tel: +44-118-989-5600

Source: WiNetworks

Paul Stallard/Jo Graves, eclat Marketing, Email: winetworks@eclat.co.uk, Tel: +44-118-989-5600

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