HONG KONG, Nov. 16, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Airvana, Inc. (www.airvananet.com), a provider of All-IP, third-generation (3G) CDMA2000 1xEV-DO infrastructure, today congratulated Hamilton Telecommunications, a diversified telecommunications service provider in Nebraska, on its launch of a 1xEV-DO next generation wireless data network. Hamilton's wireless service will provide "always on" mobile IP services at broadband speeds for subscribers in the vicinity of North Platte and Grand Island, Nebraska.
Airvana supplied Hamilton Telecommunications with 1xEV-DO Radio Access Network Infrastructure including its IP-RN 8000 radio nodes and the RNC-8500 IP Radio Network Controller to provide high-speed wireless data capabilities to fixed and mobile devices. Airvana's 100 percent IP-enabled 1xEV-DO infrastructure allows carriers to deliver high-speed data access at a lower cost per bit than any other 3G technology.
"Hamilton Telecommunications sought a 1xEV-DO infrastructure partner to make our wireless broadband network as efficient, flexible and reliable as possible," said John Nelson, vice president of Hamilton Telecommunications. "1xEV-DO will allow our customers to enjoy the fastest data speeds available today over a licensed wireless network, greatly enhancing the users' multimedia experience."
"With Airvana's equipment, Hamilton can offer subscribers the best services available today, including broadband Internet access for areas where it previously didn't exist," said Randy Battat, president & CEO for Airvana. "We applaud Hamilton for joining the ranks of innovative carriers from across the globe in deploying 1xEV-DO."
About Airvana, Inc.
Airvana, Inc. is a global leader in developing All-IP 3G Radio Access Network infrastructure equipment for wireless carriers and global infrastructure suppliers such as Nortel Networks and Ericsson. The company's All-IP 1xEV-DO products are designed to dramatically improve the economics of deploying high-speed mobile Internet services.
Airvana is based in Chelmsford, Mass and maintains an office in Bangalore, India. For more information, please visit the company's Web site at www.airvananet.com.
About Hamilton Telecommunications
Hamilton Telecommunications is a diversified telecommunications provider based in Aurora, Nebraska. The company was incorporated in 1901 and today encompasses several business divisions, including internet services, information systems, local and long distance telephone services, contact center services and telecommunications relay service. For further information, please visit Hamilton's web site at www.hamiltontel.com, contact them by phone at 402-694-5101, or by e-mail at info@hamiltontel.com.