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5G Wireless to Provide Broadband Wireless Infrastructure in Bahrain
AngelWireless, Using 5G Wireless' Equipment, Will Build VOIP and Data Broadband Infrastructure for 150 Square KM Area in Bahrain -- Transaction Valued at About $6,000,000
| Source: 5G Wireless Communications, Inc.
MARINA DEL REY, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- December 12, 2006 -- 5G Wireless Communications, Inc. (OTCBB : FGWI ), a leader in the wireless broadband industry, today announced it has
signed a contract with AngelWireless of Beirut, Lebanon. 5G will provide
broadband wireless equipment for the Bahrain project as reported by
AngelWireless in August 2006. 5G has already received a partial order for
the first cluster out of an expected 20-25 cluster orders; each cluster is
estimated at $250,000, bringing the total value of the contract to around
$6,000,000.
Once the network is completed, broadband connectivity will be made
available to approximately 150 square kilometers and the entire population
of 700,000 people in Bahrain. Each cluster is expected to be deployed
within 30-60 days from receipt of goods in Bahrain. Completion of the
contract is expected to be within 18-24 months. The network will serve
both private and public sectors from private user to corporate businesses
(banking), and governmental applications like IP surveillance, police
department applications. The network will be covering both outdoor and
indoor applications using high performance client devices where necessary.
"5G Wireless is excited to help AngelWireless bring VOIP, IP Camera and
data broadband infrastructure that will effect the entire population of
Bahrain," says Jerry Dix, CEO. "Bahrain is home to many multinational
banking and petroleum firms and its important for that population to have
trusted communications systems in place. We've been working with
AngelWireless for the past several months in bringing this project to
fruition and in assisting them in the selection of routers, switches,
gateways and all other networking gear that will be necessary to provide a
stable network in Bahrain."
"AngelWireless is grateful for 5G support from the beginning of the project
and we have great confidence in the 5G WiFi technology which we consider to
be in strategic alliance with 5G Wireless, a company that closely matches
our goals to simplify large-scale wireless networks," notes Hassane Mroue,
General Manager of AngelWireless. 80% of homes in Bahrain have phone
service but only 5% have broadband with only 50 existing hotspots so this
will be an important step in improving the communications infrastructure of
the country."
"The success of the deployment in Bahrain will be considered the first
country-wide wireless broadband network where users will be roaming with
the same subscription at any point in the covered area, and we believe that
our deployment will raise many questions on the up-coming WiMax technology
and its feasibility," says Mr. Mroue.
AngelWireless' contract with UniTelecom Bahrain, a VOIP company having a
license for 2.4Ghz PTMP Euro standard and 5.8Ghz PTP, is to deploy a
broadband wireless network to cover all populated areas of Bahrain
(150Km2). UniTelecom is represented by Sami Mohamad Radhi, a successful
businessman in the VOIP and SIP market in Bahrain. AngelWireless will also
operate and monitor the management of the network and billing on behalf of
UniTelecom for a period of two years from the date of final deployment.
About AngelWireless
AngelWireless' mission is threefold: To provide its customers with
sophisticated wireless network design, implementation and support; to
deliver a portfolio of proven, aggregated solutions that address business
problems and to deliver dramatic new capabilities and efficiencies through
technology. Its partnership with major manufacturers of RF technology like
5G Wireless as well as with providers of backend billing and authentication
companies like LOk, give AngelWireless competitive advantage in the
marketplace. AngelWireless has years of experience in deploying and
managing wireless networks and is uniquely prepared to integrate
future-looking technologies such as WiMax. The company is located in
Beirut, Lebanon. www.angelwifi.net
About 5G Wireless Communications, Inc.
5G Wireless Communications, Inc. is a wireless systems infrastructure
company with technology and network architecture based on standard IEEE
802.11b/g Wi-Fi equipment. The 5G Wi-Fi system functions through
macro-cell base stations deployed in key areas, while dead spots are filled
in with smaller micro cells following the proven deployment strategy used
today by cellular carriers. This type of structural design allows for a
well-tailored combination of cells resulting in the ability to add higher
capacity where and when needed. 5G Wireless Base Stations have the
advantage of multiple usage and varying functionalities for both the
private and public sectors, including governance and administration for
government departments, security and intelligence purposes, and educational
uses, as well as for the management of data by businesses and companies.
5G Wireless' value proposition -- significantly increased performance at
the lowest possible Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) -- is quickly becoming a
key consideration in the strategic deployment of the wireless experience.
The company is located in Marina del Rey, CA. For additional information
call 800.916.1611 or visit www.5gwireless.com.
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