ISLE OF WIGHT, U.K. -- Aperto Networks, builder of the world's most advanced WiMAX Forum Certified(TM) base stations and subscriber units, today announced that Wight cable 2005 Ltd, the sole provider of telephone, broadband and cable TV services on the Isle of Wight, has launched a package of new wireless broadband services using Aperto Networks 5.8GHz equipment.

Expansion of the initial deployment will be done using Aperto's PacketMAX(TM) gear. PacketMAX is Aperto's industry-leading dual fixed and Mobile WiMAX solution architecture based on the IEEE 802.16d-2004 and IEEE 802.16e-2005 WiMAX standards.

Marketed to its business and residential customers under the Wight Wireless brand, the service offering includes internet access with unlimited downloads, as well as local and national VoIP telephone service. It is currently available in East Cowes, Highview Estate, Westbury Homes, and Cowes, but will expand to other parts of the island in the coming months.

"We are constantly looking at new technologies and new ways that enable us to provide improved or enhanced services to our customers," said Ian Renshaw, CEO, Wight Cable. "Aperto's industry-leading WiMAX platform gives us the ability to cost effectively extend our network, expand our product offerings, and attract new customers."

Aperto Networks Inc.