GigaBeam Corporation (NASDAQ:GGBM) announced today the
introduction of its ultra high performance WiFiber(TM) G-2.7 series of
wireless fiber links. The WiFiber G-2.7 series is designed to operate
at 2.7 Gigabits-per-second, the highest speed currently available for
commercial licensed spectrum wireless links. Deliveries are planned
for Q3, 2006.
The WiFiber G-2.7 series is designed to provide an unprecedented combination of network adaptability and high reliability at multi-Gigabit speeds. The WiFiber G-2.7 series links can be configured to integrate seamlessly with different networks including Ethernet/Internet Protocol, HDTV, Storage Access, and SONET for legacy carrier networks.
Lou Slaughter, GigaBeam's Chairman and CEO, stated, "With the introduction of the WiFiber G-2.7 series, we believe GigaBeam has introduced the fastest licensed spectrum radio links in the world. The products are a seamless extension of our 1.25 Gbps WiFiber models. The architecture of the new WiFiber G-2.7 Series supports SONET/SDH, Ethernet/IP, and a variety of specialty protocol interfaces. We are proud that our technical team continues their industry leading product innovation."
The new WiFiber G-2.7 series offers the following capabilities and features:
-- Up to 2.5 Gbps full duplex user throughput
-- Network flexibility via multiple interface protocols: 2 x GigE (2 x 1 Gbps);OC-48 / STM-16 (2.488 Gbps); SMPTE 292M (1.485 Gbps) and both 1 and 2 Gbps fiber channel
-- Industry leading Gigabit-per-second link distances: typically 1 mile transmission at 99.999% availability due to weather; 3 miles at 99.9% availability due to weather
-- Seamless upgrade path from WiFiber G-1.25 GigE products via field replaceable radio with rapid slip-fit antenna mount
-- High reliability design with dual internal power supplies supporting redundant external power sources
-- Other G-Series features: lightweight, small footprint, single unit all-outdoor design; wide temperature range; low power draw; local and remote SNMP network management
GigaBeam WiFiber products operate in the 71-76 GHz and 81-86 GHz radio spectrum bands. This portion of the radio frequency spectrum has been authorized by the Federal Communications Commission for wireless point-to-point commercial use. Use of these frequency bands for commercial use was pioneered by GigaBeam's founders.
GigaBeam's technology, utilizing these large blocks of authorized contiguous spectrum, enables multi-Gigabit-per-second communications through use of Gigabit Ethernet and other standard protocols. The speeds now achieved by GigaBeam's WiFiber G-2.7 product are equivalent to 1,617 T1 lines or 2,500 DSL connections. GigaBeam also plans deployment of future products capable of 10 Gigabits-per-second utilizing either the 10 Gigabit Ethernet or OC-192 protocol standards.
GigaBeam's WiFiber technology is similar to terrestrial fiber in terms of speed and reliability for deployment in Metropolitan Area Networks (MANS). However, WiFiber has a substantial advantage over terrestrial fiber because WiFiber can be deployed in a day and costs less to deploy than terrestrial fiber. Terrestrial fiber can take months to deploy and also require significant regulatory and environmental approvals prior to installation.
About GigaBeam Corporation
GigaBeam is a provider of high-performance wireless point-to-point communications access solutions that operate in the licensed 71-76 GHz and 81-86 GHz radio spectrum bands. GigaBeam equipment operates at multi-gigabit-per-second speeds. GigaBeam Corporation headquarters is located at 470 Springpark Place, Suite 900, Herndon, VA 20170. For more information, visit www.gigabeam.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
Statements in this press release regarding GigaBeam's products, services, capabilities, performance, opportunities, development and business outlook that are forward-looking involve and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond GigaBeam's control and difficult to predict, and could cause actual results to differ materially from these anticipated, expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties may include, but are not limited to: lack of operating history, transitioning from a development company to an operating company, difficulties in distinguishing GigaBeam's products and services, ability to manufacture and deploy GigaBeam's products, lack of or delay in market acceptance and fluctuations in customer demand, dependence on a limited number of significant customers, reliance on third party vendors and strategic partners, availability of raw materials, subassemblies and components, ability to meet future capital requirements on acceptable terms, continuing uncertainty in the telecommunications industry and the global economy, intense competition in the telecommunications equipment industry and resulting impact on pricing and general financial performance, compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements, timing, availability and success of new technology and product introductions and the other factors discussed in GigaBeam's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The WiFiber G-2.7 series is designed to provide an unprecedented combination of network adaptability and high reliability at multi-Gigabit speeds. The WiFiber G-2.7 series links can be configured to integrate seamlessly with different networks including Ethernet/Internet Protocol, HDTV, Storage Access, and SONET for legacy carrier networks.
Lou Slaughter, GigaBeam's Chairman and CEO, stated, "With the introduction of the WiFiber G-2.7 series, we believe GigaBeam has introduced the fastest licensed spectrum radio links in the world. The products are a seamless extension of our 1.25 Gbps WiFiber models. The architecture of the new WiFiber G-2.7 Series supports SONET/SDH, Ethernet/IP, and a variety of specialty protocol interfaces. We are proud that our technical team continues their industry leading product innovation."
The new WiFiber G-2.7 series offers the following capabilities and features:
-- Up to 2.5 Gbps full duplex user throughput
-- Network flexibility via multiple interface protocols: 2 x GigE (2 x 1 Gbps);OC-48 / STM-16 (2.488 Gbps); SMPTE 292M (1.485 Gbps) and both 1 and 2 Gbps fiber channel
-- Industry leading Gigabit-per-second link distances: typically 1 mile transmission at 99.999% availability due to weather; 3 miles at 99.9% availability due to weather
-- Seamless upgrade path from WiFiber G-1.25 GigE products via field replaceable radio with rapid slip-fit antenna mount
-- High reliability design with dual internal power supplies supporting redundant external power sources
-- Other G-Series features: lightweight, small footprint, single unit all-outdoor design; wide temperature range; low power draw; local and remote SNMP network management
GigaBeam WiFiber products operate in the 71-76 GHz and 81-86 GHz radio spectrum bands. This portion of the radio frequency spectrum has been authorized by the Federal Communications Commission for wireless point-to-point commercial use. Use of these frequency bands for commercial use was pioneered by GigaBeam's founders.
GigaBeam's technology, utilizing these large blocks of authorized contiguous spectrum, enables multi-Gigabit-per-second communications through use of Gigabit Ethernet and other standard protocols. The speeds now achieved by GigaBeam's WiFiber G-2.7 product are equivalent to 1,617 T1 lines or 2,500 DSL connections. GigaBeam also plans deployment of future products capable of 10 Gigabits-per-second utilizing either the 10 Gigabit Ethernet or OC-192 protocol standards.
GigaBeam's WiFiber technology is similar to terrestrial fiber in terms of speed and reliability for deployment in Metropolitan Area Networks (MANS). However, WiFiber has a substantial advantage over terrestrial fiber because WiFiber can be deployed in a day and costs less to deploy than terrestrial fiber. Terrestrial fiber can take months to deploy and also require significant regulatory and environmental approvals prior to installation.
About GigaBeam Corporation
GigaBeam is a provider of high-performance wireless point-to-point communications access solutions that operate in the licensed 71-76 GHz and 81-86 GHz radio spectrum bands. GigaBeam equipment operates at multi-gigabit-per-second speeds. GigaBeam Corporation headquarters is located at 470 Springpark Place, Suite 900, Herndon, VA 20170. For more information, visit www.gigabeam.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
Statements in this press release regarding GigaBeam's products, services, capabilities, performance, opportunities, development and business outlook that are forward-looking involve and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond GigaBeam's control and difficult to predict, and could cause actual results to differ materially from these anticipated, expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties may include, but are not limited to: lack of operating history, transitioning from a development company to an operating company, difficulties in distinguishing GigaBeam's products and services, ability to manufacture and deploy GigaBeam's products, lack of or delay in market acceptance and fluctuations in customer demand, dependence on a limited number of significant customers, reliance on third party vendors and strategic partners, availability of raw materials, subassemblies and components, ability to meet future capital requirements on acceptable terms, continuing uncertainty in the telecommunications industry and the global economy, intense competition in the telecommunications equipment industry and resulting impact on pricing and general financial performance, compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements, timing, availability and success of new technology and product introductions and the other factors discussed in GigaBeam's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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