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With no BT line required, WiMAX enables broadband to be rapidly installed atcustomers premises or homes and offers increased symmetrical broadband delivery.WiMAX is ideal for remote workers and users who need higher uplink bandwidth to sendlarge volumes of data.
"Our aim is to make Milton Keynes the first WiMAX-powered wireless internet city,and partnering with FREEDOM4 enables us to drive forward our ambitions," explainsSteven Jewell, Chief Executive, ConnectMK Ltd. "As the WiMAX network expands, wewill have the capability to offer the service to an increasing number of residentsand businesses, helping to make Milton Keynes a highly connected city."
Mike Read, CEO of FREEDOM4 adds, "We have had great success with our trials of WiMAXin the Milton Keynes area and partnering with ConnectMK allows us to reach the widercommunity. We can also provide services in areas where traditional ADSL broadbandaccess is not feasible, giving residents and businesses a cost-effective alternativeto access the latest in internet connectivity."
A local outdoor marketing campaign has been launched highlighting some of the keyaspects of WiMAX.
About ConnectMK
ConnectMK is a private company that has been formed by Milton Keynes Council todeliver a digital inclusion agenda, addressing the issue of poor broadbandconnectivity across Milton Keynes. The private entity will provide the residents andbusinesses of Milton Keynes with improved access to broadband services; loancomputers to residents in Milton Keynes, and open new Digital Service Centres inMilton Keynes.
For further information please visit www.connectmk.net.
About FREEDOM4
FREEDOM4, a joint venture between Pipex and Intel Capital, is a provider of personalwireless broadband services without boundaries. With a national licence to deployWiMAX services in the 3.6 GHz band, FREEDOM4 is working closely with businesses andlocal authorities to build the necessary infrastructure to provide broadbandwireless internet access across the UK.
FREEDOM4 has partnerships with some of the leading names in wireless technologiesand telecommunications, including Airspan Networks, Nokia Siemens Networks,Ericsson, and National Grid Wireless to provide WiMAX services to nomadic workers,businesses and SoHos via a scalable and resilient network.
For further information please visit www.freedom4.com.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACTElizabeth West / James MarplesBerkeley Public RelationsTel: 01629 826942Freedom4@berkeleyprnort h.co.ukwww.berkeleypr.co.uk
