Airspan Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: AIRN), a leading worldwide provider of WiMAX and Wi-Fi based broadband wireless access networks, announced today that, following the June 7, 2007 FCC Memorandum Opinion and Order regarding 3.65GHz spectrum release that it is launching a full portfolio of 3.65GHz WiMAX products, designed to provide solutions to carrier and enterprise customers.Airspan will offer two 3.65GHz WiMAX Base Station products, namely its carrier class HiperMAX base station which is currently being deployed internationally and its MicroMAX base station which is expected to ship to customers in the fourth quarter of 2007. In addition, Airspan also offers a full portfolio of 3.65GHz WiMAX subscriber terminals, including the indoor desktop EasyST and outdoor ProST, both of which also support optional WiFi and VoIP extensions.
Airspan's 3.65GHz U.S. WiMAX products also include a "Detect and Protect" contention protocol designed to operate in accordance with the FCC ruling and, subject to obtaining formal FCC certification, enable the use of both the restricted and unrestricted spectrum blocks.
Paul Senior, Airspan's new CTO, commented, "We welcome the FCC release of the 3.65GHz spectrum as it will allow a broader adoption of WiMAX technology in the important global 3.6-3.8 GHz band. Airspan's 3.65 GHz solutions enable operators who today do not have a licensed spectrum to build high value, low cost WiMAX networks in both urban and rural locations."
