Redline Ecosystem Verification program accelerates WiMAX interoperability

'‘REV’ advances interoperability of Redline’s RedMAX 4C™, RedMAX™, and RedCONNEX™ with telecommunications product and application providers

TORONTO, ON – August 21, 2007 - Redline Communications Inc., (AIM:REDL) a leading provider of standards-based WiMAX and broadband wireless infrastructure products, today announced the official launch of its Redline Ecosystem Verification (‘REV’) program. The REV program is Redline’s interoperability testing program that will accelerate interoperability testing between Redline’s RedMAX 4C™ Mobile WiMAX, RedMAX™ Fixed WiMAX, and RedCONNEX™ broadband wireless infrastructure products with devices and applications being developed by other companies in the WiMAX and telecommunications ecosystems.  

“As the leader in WiMAX technologies and deployments Redline has seen first-hand the demand by operators for interoperability between WiMAX products,” said Kevin Suitor, Vice President, Marketing and Business Development, Redline Communications Inc. “To meet carriers’ demands, Redline is taking interoperability testing beyond the level required for WiMAX Forum certification. REV ensures that networks incorporating Redline products with REV-certified products from other vendors will deliver the capacity, features and functions that operators need for a strong business case.”

Several WiMAX equipment companies including base station, customer premise equipment and chip manufacturers, as well as WiMAX peripherals vendors, are now taking part in the REV program. The program was designed to augment the testing requirements for WiMAX Forum Certification™, verifying the level of connectivity and performance that carriers can achieve between Redline’s RedMAX and RedMAX 4C mobile WiMAX products and other WiMAX devices in their network, and accelerating the deployment of operators’ interoperable networks. The program also includes Redline’s RedCONNEX family, which is used by carriers around the world to support high-bandwidth voice, video and data services.

“The WiMAX trial period is over. Carriers are now deploying large-scale WiMAX networks and are demanding that equipment providers deliver on the WiMAX promise of worldwide interoperability,” said Monica Paolini, Principal, Senza Fili Consulting, a leading analyst and consulting firm specializing in wireless data technologies and services. “The true growth in WiMAX will be driven by carriers’ abilities to support a wide range of personal broadband devices on their networks. Redline’s REV program will help carriers to realize the benefits of WiMAX technologies.”

“Our ‘Redline Ecosystem Verification’ program encompasses the devices, applications and core network providers that are enabling the complete ecosystem that carriers need to operate a reliable and profitable communications network,” added Suitor.

Redline’s RedMAX™ Family
Redline’s RedMAX family of WiMAX solutions includes the world’s first complete system to receive the WiMAX Forum Certified™ mark for conformance to the WiMAX standards for performance and interoperability. Redline’s carrier-class RedMAX Base Station (AN-100U) supports voice, video, and prioritized data traffic, enabling long-range, high-capacity wireless broadband networks. Redline’s WiMAX products also include the RedMAX Indoor Subscriber Unit (SU-I) and Outdoor Subscriber Unit (SU-O) designed for enterprise and residential services. The RedMAX Management Suite enables operators to monitor and control the network, ensuring high service availability. Redline is maintaining its WiMAX leadership with the expansion of its RedMAX family to include products for additional frequency bands, applications and standards.

RedMAX 4C Mobile WiMAX Platform
The RedMAX 4C is the latest addition to Redline’s family of WiMAX products. Operating in the 2.5 GHz and 3.5 GHz spectrum bands, RedMAX 4C is designed to conform to the requirements for 802.16e Certification Wave 2, which is the WiMAX Forum’s official certification program for Mobile WiMAX. Supporting a high concentration of subscribers, it enables operators to realize a rapid return on their WiMAX investment, with a low total cost of ownership. The RedMAX 4C includes a modular, standardized µTCA (micro Telecommunications Computing Architecture) chassis base station that is small, lightweight and easy to deploy. RedMAX 4C will also include a suite of indoor and outdoor fixed and portable end-user devices including laptops, mobile handsets and PDAs.

RedCONNEX™
Redline’s RedCONNEX family of broadband wireless infrastructure products have been deployed by companies worldwide to support a range of applications including mobile backhaul, video surveillance, storage and business continuity, premium Internet access, and other voice, video and data services. The RedCONNEX product family includes the AN-50e high speed wireless point-to-point (PTP) and point to multipoint (PMP) Ethernet bridge, the AN-30e carrier-grade TDM backhaul solution for mobility and enterprise network operators, and the new AN-80i broadband wireless backhaul solution. Operating in the 5.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz spectrum bands, the AN-80i leverages Redline’s proven OFDM technology to deliver industry-leading, high-speed Ethernet throughput up to 90Mbps and flexible software defined configurations. With its exceptional long range capabilities, the AN-80i is able to establish and maintain reliable and highly secure connectivity that can exceed 80 km (50 miles) in clear line-of-sight conditions.

About Redline Communications
Redline Communications is the leading provider of standards-based wireless broadband solutions. Redline’s RedMAX™ WiMAX Forum Certified™ systems and award-winning RedCONNEX™ family of broadband wireless infrastructure products enable service providers and other network operators to cost-effectively deliver high-bandwidth services including voice, video and data communications. Redline is committed to maintaining its wireless industry leadership with the continued development of WiMAX and other advanced wireless broadband products. With more than 35,000 installations in 75 countries, and a global network of over 100 partners, Redline's experience and expertise helps service providers, enterprises and government organizations roll out the services and applications that drive their business forward.

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