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23 Octobre 2003 - 4:01PM
UK Regulatory
RNS Number:2417R
TTP Communications PLC
23 October 2003
TTP Communications plc
TTP Communications' subsidiary ip.access announces nanoGSM solution is chosen by
T-Mobile USA, Inc. to enhance in-building coverage
* ip.access has inked a multi-year supply agreement with T-Mobile for
the supply of nanoGSM basestations in the USA
* Solution delivers capacity and coverage in indoor environments and
will be used to deliver service for a variety of applications.
Cambridge, October 23rd - ip.access ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of TTP
Communications plc (LSE: TTC), today announces it has been awarded a multi-year
contract to supply its nanoGSMTM products, including basestations, basestation
controllers and management systems, for use in T-Mobile USA, Inc.'s network
nationwide.
The solution is geared to providing enhanced coverage inside buildings, and
employs the world's smallest GSM basestation, the nanoBTSTM. By using the
building's existing Ethernet infrastructure, the basestations can very easily be
distributed around the building delivering service exactly where it is needed.
The use of IP also simplifies and cost-reduces the backhaul connection.
Traditional solutions to indoor coverage problems have required complex antenna
and frequency planning and management. By contrast, the nanoGSM solution, with
power-over-Ethernet, IP-backhaul, and unique radio network analysis (Network
Listen) functionality, can be rapidly configured and integrated within existing
infrastructure with the minimum of disruption.
"The ip.access solution is attractive from a number of viewpoints, not least of
which is its use of IP, permitting a variety of cost-effective options for
backhaul as well as enabling T-Mobile to improve coverage inside buildings
simply and efficiently" said Tim Wong, CTO and Executive VP, T-Mobile.
Stephen Mallinson, Managing Director, ip.access added, "We are obviously
delighted with this contract and see it as a evidence of our ability to provide
high quality, commercially-attractive solutions to major mobile network
operators."
The ip.access nanoBTS is a GSM/GPRS pico-basestation that uses IP networks to
deliver cellular voice and data services in the smallest and most cost-effective
package available today. Through the innovation of using IP as the backhaul
medium, the nanoBTS provides coverage and capacity simply and efficiently. The
nanoBTS is part of the ip.access nanoGSM solution, which allows network
operators to boost mobile phone coverage in traditionally hard-to-reach areas,
enabling new applications such as Wireless Office.
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ip.access ltd (www.ipaccess.com) designs and manufactures a range of GSM and
GPRS infrastructure solutions that integrate seamlessly with IP-based networks
providing ubiquitous and cost-effective mobile radio coverage within buildings.
ip.access products can be used to enhance public mobile networks and to support
emerging enterprise-focused wireless office services. Based in Cambridge, UK,
ip.access ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TTP Communications plc, a world
leading independent supplier of cellular handset technology. TTP Communications,
through its subsidiary TTPCom (www.ttpcom.com), sells technology intellectual
property used in the design and manufacture of wireless communication terminals.
TTP Communications plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: TTC).
Enquiries:
Dr Tony Milbourn/Bruce Anderson
TTP Communications plc at Cubitt Consulting 020 7367 5100
Fergus Wylie/Peter Ogden at Cubitt Consulting 020 7367 5100
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