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ERF Wireless adopts WiMAX for WISP and utility production markets
Company plans limited deployments in 3.65 GHz spectrum across Texas, New Mexico and Louisiana.
ERF Wireless announced it has registered and received a nationwide license
for operation of WiMAX-based services in the 3.65 GHz frequency band. In
addition, the company is partnering with entities owning 2.5 GHz spectrum to
grow its coverage footprint. The operator is a wireless ISP and services
multiple vertical markets including the oil and gas industry. ERF Wireless
is currently evaluating equipment vendors for limited deployment in select
markets across Texas, New Mexico and Louisiana.
"The adoption of WiMax technology is a critical part of our current network
expansion strategy," said ERF Wireless CEO, Dr. H. Dean Cubley.
Dr. Cubley went on to note that one of the most compelling reasons for
deployment of this new licensed frequency band is its ability to eliminate the
problems of frequency congestion and interference, particularly in areas where
unlicensed spectrum is under heavy usage.
Oil and gas companies recognize the benefits of broadband wireless - a secure,
robust and cost-effective data pipe - for essential business expansion in the
most active areas of exploration, drilling and production. "ERF Wireless
believes this is a very opportune time to add WiMAX capabilities to our
extensive existing wireless footprint and our major customers are in total
agreement," added Cubley.
Businesses will also benefit from the enhanced network coverage.
"Leading-edge WiMax technology also brings a great advantage to our WISP
deployments with its increased coverage and enhanced service offerings,
including Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Internet portability and the
promise of true broadband mobility nationwide," said Bob "Bobby Mack" McClung,
CEO of the company's Bundled Wireless Services subsidiary.
ERF Wireless Inc. specializes in providing wireless and broadband product
and service solutions to enterprise, commercial and residential clients on a
regional, national and international basis. Its principals have been in
the wireless broadband, network integration, triple-play FTTH, IPTV and content
delivery business for more than 40 years. Based in League City, Texas, the
company is the parent of ERF Oil & Gas Services.
By Jeff Orr, ORR Technology, LLC
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