Nextlink Launches in NYC

RESTON, Va. -- Nextlink Wireless, Inc., a leading provider of broadband wireless access solutions today announced that it has expanded its nationwide coverage with the availability of broadband wireless services in the New York City metropolitan area. This expansion into New York means that Nextlink can now meet the increasing bandwidth needs of communication carriers and businesses in more then 80 of the largest U.S. markets. Nextlink’s expansion into the New York metropolitan area will enable customers in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties along with customers in several surrounding New Jersey and Connecticut counties to take advantage of the Nextlink broadband wireless services.

Nextlink products will deliver carrier grade, high-speed connectivity up to 800 Mbps. They also enable true network redundancy offering a cost effective disaster recovery solution for financial institutions, medical organizations and other businesses that operate in the New York City metropolitan area. The Nextlink products will provide broadband wireless services for communication service providers and businesses to transition seamlessly from traditional telecommunications services to more advanced networking solutions based upon Internet Protocol (IP) technology.

“The rapid evolution of the telecommunications industry has created opportunities for us to expand our network reach and in turn the reach of our current and future customers,” said Tim Dunne, vice president – business operations of Nextlink Wireless. “Nextlink is excited to meet the growing needs of communication service providers, businesses, and government agencies located in the New York metropolitan region through the launch of our broadband wireless services.”

Nextlink Wireless Inc.