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MIMO Powers Nortels WiMAX Portfolio

Nortel has unveiled WiMAX portfolio enhancements, powered by MIMO technology, that is expected to speed deployment of next-generation, high-bandwidth wireless capabilities. According to the company, the new enhancements are designed to make possible ‘Internet Everywhere’ services such as VoIP, videoconferencing and interactive gaming.

According to company sources, "Nortel is developing a complete portfolio of MIMO-powered WiMAX systems to serve numerous global markets and customer scenarios. Nortel’s WiMAX products are designed to allow wireless and wireline carriers, cable providers, media companies and other ISPs to deliver broadband connectivity to consumer and enterprise users by leveraging existing networks and ‘last mile’ wireless links. The portfolio also provides greenfield service providers with newly acquired spectrum to deliver the high-bandwidth promise of WiMAX."

Nortel is also responding to increased interest in its WiMAX solution by expanding its product portfolio to deliver mobile MIMO-enabled WiMAX products in the 1.5, 2.3, 2.5 and 3.5 GHz spectrum bands, establishing one of the most comprehensive global WiMAX and WiBro portfolios in the industry. The products are designed with a flexible architecture that allows for quick re-banding for emerging markets.

Nortel is also launching WiMAX demo centers and interoperability labs to include a wide range of device and application partners in their state-of-the-art facilities in Ottawa and Taiwan. In addition, Nortel is working to bridge the digital divide in emerging markets and rural communities through government initiatives designed to bring affordable broadband services to businesses and consumers.


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