Worldmax, a WiMAX operator in the Netherlands, is using Ceragon Networks’ (News - Alert) FibeAir IP solutions in one of Europe's first commercial WiMAX networks. Ceragon announced that they are powering Worldmax’s network with up to 400Mbps of traffic aggregation capacity, which enables smooth transmission of fast Internet and a wide range of multimedia services.

 

Worldmax currently offers high-end data services throughout the city of Amsterdam and intends to eventually expand its independent wireless network and provide nationwide coverage.

 

A Worldmax company official claimed that Ceragon's wireless Ethernet solutions offer the highest over-the-air capacities and ensure constant delivery of high-bandwidth services, even during peak times. Ceragon has enabled Worldmax to set up their backhaul network in record time.

 

According to Berge Ayvazian, chief strategy officer at Yankee Group (News - Alert), WiMAX is one of the best options for competitive carriers to deliver broadband services and gain a share in developed markets. In contrast, it is often the only method for making broadband services available in developing countries.

 

Noting that Ceragon has always been an innovator in the high-capacity backhaul market, Ayvazian stated that its proven IP expertise makes Ceragon an ideal partner for WiMAX (News - Alert) operators because it enables them to design an infrastructure based purely on cost-efficient high-capacity wireless IP links.

 

Ceragon Networks is happy to join forces with Worldmax and promote the expansion of WiMAX technology and services, and according to Ira Palti, president and CEO of Ceragon, they anticipate a growing demand for both WiMAX as well as other broadband wireless technologies which will in turn increase the need for our high-capacity solutions.

 

Ceragon Networks is a provider of high capacity wireless backhaul solutions that enable wireless service providers to deliver voice and premium data services, such as Internet browsing, music and video applications.

 

Ceragon's wireless Ethernet solutions are currently deployed in more than 40 commercial WiMAX networks. The company recently won the “Best of WIMAX World” award in the category of Industry Innovation at the WiMAX World USA Conference and Expo.