Comstar UTS has launched in the test operation of mobile Wimax network in Moscow
The company «Comstar - United TeleSystems» announced the launch of a test operation of a network of wireless broadband Internet access technology based mobile WiMAX. Network standard IEEE 802.16e working in radio frequency band 2,5-2,7 GHz. Entering into commercial operation expected in the 2 nd quarter of 2009. When building a network of mobile WiMAX «Comstar UTS» was used by the decision of the company Nortel. Total investments «Comstar UTS» in the draft in 2008 was about $ 20 million
The main phase of construction of a network connection so far been completed, and in January began a test operation, in which the use of a network of mobile WiMAX «Comstar UTS» free. In order to participate in testing the user need only pay the cost of WiMAX-adapter (with USB-connector) in the amount of 4600 rubles. and make a down payment for the first month of the network in terms of commercial exploitation - 200 rubles.
For participants in the test operation will be offered a special reduced rate, which you can subscribe to just before the end of the test period. Since the beginning of commercial exploitation of this rate fee of 200 rubles. month and will include 2 GB of Internet traffic. Fees for users to connect to the network since the beginning of commercial exploitation, will be announced later.
Currently, users are able to access the Internet on mobile WiMAX technology with a special WiMAX-adapter. In the future, the network will go to a user's devices with integrated support for WiMAX (eg laptops). At the end of 2007 «Comstar UTS» and Intel Corporation have concluded an agreement on strategic cooperation for the development of technology of mobile WiMAX, and Intel will contribute to increasing the supply of such equipment in Russia. During 2009, will be implemented to ensure the interoperability of equipment from Intel and network mobile WiMAX «Comstar UTS».
During the test operation to connect to the WiMAX network will use the standard version of the program vendor Connection Manager, and since the beginning of commercial exploitation - Specialized Program of «Comstar UTS». Specialized Connection Manager in the long run will help to make the automatic transition between WiMAX networks and Wi-Fi.
In January, to test a mobile WiMAX network will participate staff «Comstar UTS», and in February, testers will be able to provide all interested parties. They will be able to buy WiMAX-adapter and sign a contract for the provision of telecommunications services in the joint office sales «Comstar UTS» at Petrovsky Boulevard, 12 / 3.
The main phase of construction of a network connection so far been completed, and in January began a test operation, in which the use of a network of mobile WiMAX «Comstar UTS» free. In order to participate in testing the user need only pay the cost of WiMAX-adapter (with USB-connector) in the amount of 4600 rubles. and make a down payment for the first month of the network in terms of commercial exploitation - 200 rubles.
For participants in the test operation will be offered a special reduced rate, which you can subscribe to just before the end of the test period. Since the beginning of commercial exploitation of this rate fee of 200 rubles. month and will include 2 GB of Internet traffic. Fees for users to connect to the network since the beginning of commercial exploitation, will be announced later.
Currently, users are able to access the Internet on mobile WiMAX technology with a special WiMAX-adapter. In the future, the network will go to a user's devices with integrated support for WiMAX (eg laptops). At the end of 2007 «Comstar UTS» and Intel Corporation have concluded an agreement on strategic cooperation for the development of technology of mobile WiMAX, and Intel will contribute to increasing the supply of such equipment in Russia. During 2009, will be implemented to ensure the interoperability of equipment from Intel and network mobile WiMAX «Comstar UTS».
During the test operation to connect to the WiMAX network will use the standard version of the program vendor Connection Manager, and since the beginning of commercial exploitation - Specialized Program of «Comstar UTS». Specialized Connection Manager in the long run will help to make the automatic transition between WiMAX networks and Wi-Fi.
In January, to test a mobile WiMAX network will participate staff «Comstar UTS», and in February, testers will be able to provide all interested parties. They will be able to buy WiMAX-adapter and sign a contract for the provision of telecommunications services in the joint office sales «Comstar UTS» at Petrovsky Boulevard, 12 / 3.
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