Irish Broadband Picks Navini

RICHARDSON, Texas and DUBLIN, Ireland -- Irish Broadband, a subsidiary of NTR plc, Ireland's leading developer of private infrastructure, announced today their intent to commercially deploy one of the first next generation, non-line-of-sight (NLOS) wide-area wireless broadband networks in the European Union at 3.5GHz. The company is utilizing Navini Networks' RipwaveTM product line, the world's first true zero-install, NLOS wide-area wireless broadband solution.

The rollout will begin by covering 100 percent of Dublin, and provide easy access to multi-megabit wireless broadband services for residential and small business customers in the capital city. Irish Broadband will provide their customers with a small desktop modem that is simple to plug into a computer and provides hassle free access to a broadband connection.

"Irish Broadband is totally focused on broadband. Our goal is to step-up our product line and services so affordable broadband will be available to the majority of Irish citizens," stated Paul Doody, managing director of Irish Broadband. "We've been working with Navini on trials using 2.4 GHz Ripwave gear. Based on these trials and that Navini has clearly demonstrated positive momentum in terms of customer deployments around the world, we are expanding our foot print by offering services utilizing licensed spectrum," he added.

"Irish Broadband is set to provide a much needed service in Ireland based on the most advanced wireless broadband technology available. We've been working with Irish Broadband for some time, and Navini is excited to be a part of this continued expansion of wireless broadband in Ireland," said Alastair Westgarth, president and chief executive officer at Navini Networks.

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