-- Wireless Minneapolis - BelAir Networks and US Internet have begun site surveys and the first steps in building the network that will blanket the entire city of Minneapolis. The city will offer inexpensive broadband high- speed Internet access from one to three megabits for less than $20, guaranteed for ten years. -- Boston's Wireless Initiative - BelAir Networks, US Internet and Charys Technology Group will offer the first pilot wireless network in connection with the city's wireless broadband initiative, covering one square mile in Roxbury, and reaching over 5,000 households. This pilot will serve as the first demonstration network for the Boston initiative. -- Siemens Networks Partnership - A worldwide agreement enables Siemens to market and sell BelAir Networks products globally under the Siemens brand as part of its mobile networking portfolio. The companies have already teamed on several projects for leading cable and cellular operators, focused on both WiMAX mesh deployments and cellular backhaul.In addition to their participation at the MuniWireless Conference, BelAir Networks will also be presenting with Infonetics Research in Telecommunications Magazine's webinar "Metro Wireless: Hotspots, Hotzones, All Meshed Up" on Tuesday, October 24th at 11:30am EDT. The webinar will discuss real world examples of wireless mesh networks, Wi-Fi and WiMAX as well discuss what the future of municipal wireless networks will look like. For more information, please visit: http://www.telecommagazine.com/2006/Webinars/Webinars.htm BelAir Networks' wireless mesh network solutions are built specifically for large-scale deployments and are the chosen infrastructure for the world's leading cities including Minneapolis, Toronto and the City of London. BelAir Networks has deployed more than 200 wireless mesh networks worldwide and continues to work with leading partners to bring reliable wireless Internet access and mobile applications to cities around the globe. About BelAir Networks BelAir Networks is the first company to offer scalable, mobile wireless broadband mesh networking solutions with the highest quality for data, voice and video. The company teams with world-class global partners to deploy proven, cost-effective wireless broadband mesh networks. BelAir's wireless networking solutions are built on the only multi-service architecture for municipal wireless broadband deployments of Wi-Fi, WiMAX and 3G Cellular networks. Built specifically for outdoor-in deployments, BelAir Networks' patented solution delivers the lowest cost per user and deploys in days, blending into the physical infrastructure of downtown business districts, hotels and resorts, and campuses. Founded in 2001, BelAir Networks is a privately held company. For more info, visit www.belairnetworks.com.
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