UQ COMMUNICATIONS ROLLING WIMAX IN JAPAN

Global-Standard Future Broadband Service Start of UQ WiMAX Service and Free Recruitment of Monitors

　Tokyo, On February 26, 2009, UQ Communications Inc. will start a futuristic global-standard broadband service in Tokyo (all 23 wards), Yokohama, and Kawasaki, under the brand UQ WiMAX. This service will enable the use of high-speed mobile data communication using Mobile WiMAX (IEEE 802.16e). In conjunction with the start of UQ WiMAX, monitors are being recruited from today, in order to reflect customer feedback in this new service.

Yokohama and Kawasaki are next with Nagoya and Osaka coming online in June. The monthly flat-rate access fee is noted at 4,480jpy, or about $40, and will be available for free until June 30th. They also indicate that “UQ Wi-Fi” service will be made freely available on the Shinkansen for some commercial clients as of March and all customers as of September. A group, including Intel, JR East, Kyocera and several banks, formed in September 2007, gained official approval from the ministry for the 2.5GHz spectrum.

The chips and dongles are supplied via Beceem Communications. Two vendors, one American and the other Japanese, said they plan to deploy a citywide WiMAX wireless broadband network in Tokyo. U.S. vendor Airspan and Japanese communications operator Yozan said they’ll start trials for the network in the second quarter of this year.

UQ Communications expects to attract 300,000 subscribers to its WiMAX service by the end of the 2009 and expects to attract several million subscribers in the coming years with coverage of more than 90% of the Japanese population by 2012.

1．Service Brand
A high-speed mobile Internet service will be provided under the brand UQ WiMAX, using global-standard Mobile WiMAX technology*.
*This communications system uses IEEE802.16e technology, which has been approved by the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) as a standard specification for high-speed IP wireless communications.

2．Rates
To ensure that customers can use high-speed mobile data communications with peace of mind, the service will be provided entirely for a flat rate.

Menu (basic rate)
＜Flat-rate menu＞ UQ Flat	4,480 yen/month (inc. tax)

　　　(Note) A separate sign-up fee of 2,835 yen (inc. tax) is required.

3．Service Area
When the service starts, it will (partially) cover the following areas.

Service areas

Tokyo (23 wards), Yokohama, Kawasaki

By the end of June 2009, the service area will be extended to include Nagoya and Osaka as well.
Service area extensions will be announced in due course on the UQ Communications Web site.
When the service starts, antennas will also be installed in 44 railway stations in the metropolitan area, on the Yamanote Line and other lines operated by East Japan Railway Co., Ltd.

4．Trial Period
During the "Trial Period" for UQ WiMAX service, from February 26 to June 30, 2009, both the basic rate and sign-up fee will be waived.
From July 1, 2009, all customers, including those utilizing the Trial Period, will be billed at the rate shown in Section 2 above.
* Customers continuing to use UQ WiMAX service from July 1, 2009, following the Trial Period, will be subject to the basic rate. New subscribers will be subject to the basic rate and sign-up fee.

GLOBAL WIMAX EQUIPMENTS SALES

The WiMAX Research Service includes WiMAX licenses, trials and deployments by 530 companies in 134 countries. As of Q3 2008, we covered:

• 126 commercially operating WiMAX networks
• 112 WiMAX networks under construction
• 91 WiMAX field trials
• 193 WiMAX licensees

The WiMAX Research Service includes global WiMAX licenses, trials and deployments, by country and by service provider. For each trial and deployment, we track:

• Operator
• Frequency
• Launch date
• Technology (802.16-2004, 802.16-e)
• Equipment vendor
• Contract date
• Network coverage
• Subscribers
• Equipment vendors

WiMAX Equipment Vendor Market Share (Oct 2008)



If you want more detailed information periodic you can order TeleGeography's quarterly WiMax Market Review.

WIMAX DEPLOYMENTS MAP FROM WIMAXFORUM

The WiMAX Forum has announced the launch of their Interactive Deployment Database, which has information on more than 300 WiMAX deployments around the world.The site is using Google Web Map based localization map and give you able to find results by searching 802.16.e, 802.16.d, All range frequencies ( 2.1 - 5.8Ghz ), Status ( Deployed, In Deployment, License Awarded etc ), Vendors ( from Alcatel, Alvarion, Airspan, Aperto etc ).

The new Interactive Deployment Database relies upon the WCIS database offered by Informa Telecoms, and focuses upon various WiMAX operators, providing the readers with the latest data regarding the WiMAX deployments that have been made worldwide. A link to the database has been provided at the homepage of the WiMAX forum, and can be accessed at www.wimaxmaps.org.

CASE STUDY BULGARIAN TELCO PIONEERS MOBILE "TRIPLE-PLAY" SERVICES OVER WIMAX

Max Telecom uses Navini Smart WiMAX and Cisco Carrier Ethernet solutions to deliver
nationwide mobile services.
Business Challenges Max Telecom entered the telecommunications market in Bulgaria just two and a half years ago and quickly established itself as a new-generation operator by adopting the latest network and business innovations and giving subscribers industry-leading services and capabilities. The “greenfield” company is garnering international attention with its nationwide network based on mobile WiMAX™ technology. The ambition of Max Telecom is to extend its modern, highly efficient network to the entire population of the country within the next few years. The aggressive build-out has challenged the company to select technology partners that can deliver the required hand-held devices as well as help Max Telecom deliver its vision of mobile access for all services.
The company currently offers Internet access, VPNs, voice services, video, and IPTV.
Having already selected Cisco® for the core network, Max Telecom evaluated radio vendors to determine the best possible foundation to meet its goal of delivering all services using mobile WiMAX. The company simultaneously evaluated all alternatives for an efficient access/aggregation solution. To shorten time to market and keep costs low, Max Telecom decided to lease parts of the network. A third-party provides Ethernet to the home (ETTH) for access to base stations in various cities, and Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) lines to connect its headquarters with the smaller cities. To build out the mobile access network, Max Telecom looked for base station equipment and an overall architecture that could scale aggressively and
help ensure security within its leased transport environment. The company aims to cover 90 percent of the 7.5 million residents of Bulgaria by the end of this year.



The major requirements for the base station selection and overall design included:
● Controlling capital expenses and operating expenses by minimizing cell counts and
improving in-building coverage. Evolving from fixed services (desktop modems, PCs) to mobile services (handheld and embedded devices) as new 802.16e wireless broadband devices become available
● Enabling a broad range of services for competitive differentiation and to gain market share Network Solutions Aiming to pioneer mobile WiMAX services, Max Telecom focused its selection process on a rigorous evaluation of the leading WiMAX technologies. The company identified Smart Beamforming as a breakthrough that could enable its aggressive goals. This led the operator to Navini, the global leader for broadband wireless access solutions. With an established relationship with Cisco, Max Telecom also had confidence in Cisco as a partner that could enable a fast deployment. (See Figure 1.)
Figure 1. The Max Telecom 802.16e WiMAX Network



Leading-edge WiMAX Navini Smart WiMAX combines both Smart Beamforming and beamformed multiple-input multipleoutput (MIMO) technologies, two advancements uniquely combined by Navini to push the capabilities of broadband wireless networks. The unique combination doubles the data throughput for mobile WiMAX, extends the range, and enhances the signal strength. By using both Smart Beamforming and MIMO technologies, Navini offers base station and smart antenna solutions that enable data transmissions at rates up to six times faster than other WiMAX solutions. Smart WiMAX also extends coverage. In many places where standard signals cannot be received, the enhanced beamformed MIMO signal has the power and performance to break through. The results
are better mobility, higher throughput rates, and better coverage both indoor and outside. The Navini technology also enables fewer cell sites while increasing overall network capacity. “In terms of technology, Navini was clearly the best for our WiMAX deployment,” says Kroum Manoilov, chief operating officer for Max Telecom. “Now that Navini has been acquired by Cisco, we feel even better about the solution. Cisco and Navini have extensive worldwide deployment experience, and we have relied on their knowledge of the WiMAX space to help us meet our fastpaced rollout of mobile services.”
Smart WiMAX service has enabled Max Telecom to begin rolling out mobile services. The
company offers fixed and nomadic services today, and will enhance mobility when IEEE 802.16ecompliant CPE and hand-held devices are available in early 2008. Max Telecom has already built out more than 150 base stations and introduced fixed and nomadic WiMAX service to more than 10 cities.
Cisco Aggregation
The WiMAX network officially went live in October 2007, allowing transfer speeds of up to 2 megabits per second (Mbps). Max Telecom plans to increase that rate to 5 Mbps in early 2008. To aggregate traffic from the base stations, the operator decided to use Ethernet over Multiprotocol Label Switching (EoMPLS) and Hierarchical Virtual Private LAN Service (H-VPLS). This Carrier Ethernet solution allows Max Telecom to efficiently and securely tunnel all WiMAX traffic over the leased transport connections.
Max Telecom selected the Cisco Catalyst® 3750 Metro Ethernet switch for aggregating base station traffic. The Cisco Catalyst 3750 nodes are connected to Cisco 7600 Series routers (over the EoMPLS/H-VPLS network) for a complete aggregation solution. With greater intelligence at the edge, the Cisco Catalyst 3750 metro switches enable more differentiated Ethernet services and give Max Telecom hierarchical quality of service (QoS), traffic shaping, intelligent 802.1Q tunneling, VLAN mapping, and EoMPLS support. This robust feature set helps Max Telecom offer different service-level agreements (SLAs) and flexible service options.
End-to-End Solution Cisco and Navini products provide a complete mobile WiMAX solution for Max Telecom. The open, flexible design can accommodate Access Service Network (ASN) gateways as the mobile service subscriber base grows, and a full suite of features help to differentiate the carrier from the competition. End-to-end QoS, over-the-air activation, and self-provisioning contribute to a costeffective
business model and enable a growing portfolio of services.

Business Results WiMAX has fulfilled its promise and enabled Max
Telecom to rapidly and cost-effectively achieve national coverage. The Navini and Cisco solutions have created the WiMAX foundation for mobile services, and put Max Telecom in an enviable position for service innovations. As soon as mobile equipment vendors introduce new handsets and other devices, Max Telecom can give subscribers
anytime, anywhere voice over IP (VoIP) and IPTV as well as the full suite of other broadband services. The new network gives the operator a build-as-they-grow solution, with the current plans for expanding capacity for up to 100,000 subscribers by the end of 2008. To compete against larger DSL and cable players, Max Telecom has also adopted an aggressive wholesale strategy. The operator is developing relationships with LAN service providers, and will pass through its voice and other services that can be bundled with the data services from these providers. The 802.16e WiMAX network enables this business, and is also enabling Max Telecom to expand its “tripleplay”
business by teaming up with a Bulgarian satellite TV provider to bring more content to subscribers. Within the first few months after deploying the new mobile WiMAX solution, the results are promising:
● Capital expenses will come down from about US$430 per potential subscriber to less than
US$200 within three years.
● Data subscribers are expected to grow from less than 10,000 to between 50,000 and
100,000 by the end of 2008 (depending on the availability of mobile WiMAX devices).
● Scalable capacity can support more services, with plans in place for creative service
bundles. For example, Max Telecom plans to bundle mobile VoIP and broadband.
● The low operating expenses achieved with the WiMAX solution will enable differentiating
services including a free TV service (MaxTV), rebranded Google applications (mobile
MaxApps), and a mobile e-mail service (MaxMail).
“Cisco has helped us establish a very strong market position,” says Manoilov. “We have hit all of our schedule targets and are confident that our WiMAX network can help us bring exceptional service quality to our subscribers. The combination of Navini WiMAX and Cisco Carrier Ethernet technologies put us ahead of the incumbent providers and other competitors.”
For More Information To find out more about Cisco Carrier Ethernet solutions, go to: www.cisco.com/go/cedesign.
To find out more about the Navini WiMAX solutions, go to: www.cisco.com/go/wimax.

WIMAX RESEARCH DEPENDED ON ALVARION BREEZEMAX

American Ball State University and Office of Wireless Research and Mapping (OWRM) have done great research and test on Alvarion award winner BreezeMAX 3500 WiMax serie product in the United States. This OWRM work will determine that how the BreezeMAX equipment's performance possibility and feasibility works in a real life. The project covered Midwest community which has a lot of trees and clutter by 120 sectoral antenna and provided 1.5km for Indoor Units (Si CPE) and 10 or more km for Outdoor Units (Pro CPE). Proudly they did Home Test including Building Type, Location CPE Indoor, Location CPE Outdoor, Weather Condition, Surrounding Environment, Site Distance from base station, Speed and QoS of Data, VoIP, Video Streaming connection, Signal strength Download and Upload RSSI, SNR in 94 different locations.

Download the paper : CLICK HERE

WIMAX DEPLOYMENTS OF NORTH AMERICA

Maravedis has released a new report that says WiMAX subscribers increased by 50% in the third quarter, reaching a total of 1,369,000 subscribers globally, generating revenue of US$668 million for the first three quarters of this year.

This Quarters Key Findings:

• 196 operators were analyzed for a total of 1,369,000 subscribers as of Q3 2007.
• About 535,000 subscribers were using WiMAX Forum Certified technology as of Q3 2007.
• The average number of subscribers per operator was 11,987 for Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs) and 5,801 for Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLECs) in Q3 2007.
• WiMAX service revenues will total close to US$1 billion in 2007, with recorded Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) of US$45.08 for residential and US$144.27 for business subscribers.
• The gap in subscriber type continued to increase in the second half of 2007, reaching 64% residential and 36% business.
• Out of all CPEs deployed, 29% were using 802.16-2004, 11.7% were using 802.16-2005, 55% still using proprietary technologies. 3.8% remained undisclosed.
• 66% of operators are deploying WiMAX networks and services in the 3.3-3.8 GHz frequency band.
• The Middle East and Africa region has the highest residential ARPU at US$52.31, while offering significantly lower speeds than other regions.

“We expect mobile WiMAX, combined with lower CPE pricing, to accelerate subscriber growth in 2008 and contribute to a 70-80% yearly increase in commercial deployment,” said Adlane Fellah, CEO and founder of Maravedis.