01 November 2010
2Mbps rural broadband device becomes
available
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the Cairngorms
Deltenna's WiBE, a device to deliver fast broadband to rural
areas that are far from the phone exchange, will today become
available to consumers and businesses in the UK and Ireland through its reseller
network.
The gadget connects to the 3G mobile network and creates a web
hotspot - even when a mobile phone, dongle or MiFi device wouldn't
register a 3G signal.
Recent independent tests for a UK broadcaster showed that in
areas of weak signal the device delivers a data throughput 30-times
greater than a 3G USB modem dongle. And the connection range is
typically between three and five-times that of the 3G dongle.
The WiBE's maximum throughput is 7.2Mbps and extensive tests in
the UK demonstrate a typical download speed of 2.8Mbps in rural
regions. These are achieved through Deltenna's patented directional
antennas and alignment algorithms.
Users connect laptops, smartphones or VoIP phones to the device
via WiFi.
The device automatically tests each mobile cell in range to
determine the fastest available download speed and configures its
aerials to achieve the best possible connection and block any
interference.
The first companies to offer the WiBE are Cetag Systems in Ireland and Buzz Networks
in the UK. Buzz will resell the WiBE with its VoIP service under
the name Hubb@.
The WiBE is also undergoing trials with major network operators
and was recently selected by the UK Trade and Investment to
represent the best of British innovation at Mobile World Congress
2011.
Notes to editors
UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) is a UK government funded
organisation that works with UK-based businesses to ensure their
success in international markets, and encourage the best overseas
companies to look to the UK as their global partner of choice.
ENDS
Contacts:
Rob Ashwell, Publitek Marketing Communications
+44 (0)1225 470 000, rob.ashwell (at) publitek.com,
twitter.com/robashwell20, Skype: robpublitek
Peter Claydon, Deltenna Ltd
+44 (0)7775 564894, peter.claydon (at) deltenna.com
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