Kansas Broadband Internet has selected PureWave’s Quantum mobile WiMAXsolution. KBI will only use PureWave’s technology in unrolling a WiMAX network. The network will cover areas of Kansas that can’t get fixed line broadband internet.

“As we migrate our wireless network from proprietary equipment to more advanced and capable mobile WiMAX technology, we need a solution that is powerful, simple to deploy, easy to maintain and cost effective, all at the same time,” said Lee Miller, President and CEO of KBI. “We field tested the PureWave Quantum against a number of other solutions, and PureWave came out the clear winner in terms of range, capacity and over-all link budget. The end result is that we are now able to deliver such advanced services as streaming video to customers located 7.5 miles away from the base station in a non-line of site environment. We are reaching customers we were never able to serve before.”

The PureWave Quantum base stations fit the needs of rural operators. It will allow KBI to deliver voice and data services to rural areas. The solution uses six antennas to deliver a range up to 15 miles. The solution is completely deployed outdoors, meaning there’s no need for a shelter or air-conditioner. This feature reduces deployment and maintenance costs.

“We are proud to be KBI’s vendor of choice for their advanced WiMAX network” said Gideon Ben-Efraim, PureWave’s Chairman and CEO. “As they expand their service into new communities and offer their customers advanced services, we are pleased to have been selected as KBI’s technology partner.”

The PureWave Quantum base station reduces capital spending by operators because it’s able to work with or without a ASN gateway. The base stations work with standard WiMAX CPEs. KBI contracting out base station installs means that WiMAX continues to grow among regional Internet service providers. It’s a unique opportunity to see how well high speed internet penetrates into Kansas. It’s also interesting to see

Source: GoingWimax.com