«Comstar – United TeleSystems» (JSC «Comstar UTS», LSE: CMST) launched in 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 II 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 4,6 thousand rubles. and make a down payment (200 USD). for the first month of the network in terms of commercial exploitation.
For participants in the test operation before the special preferential tariff, 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 2GB of Internet traffic.
Fees for users to connect to the network since the beginning of commercial exploitation, will be announced later.
«WiMAX network in combination with other technologies of broadband Internet access allows you to organize a unified communications space. Our users can always stay connected – at home and at work, and on the street – said Sergey Pridantsev, President of JSC «Comstar UTS». – Our network will provide reliable coverage virtually throughout the capital outdoors ».
Currently, users are able to access the Internet on mobile WiMAX technology with a special WiMAX-adapter.
Later in 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 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 «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 be attended by members of «Comstar UTS», and in February, testers will be able to provide all interested parties. To do this, buy a WiMAX-adapter and sign a contract for the provision of telecommunications services in the joint office sales «Comstar UTS» at Petrovsky Boulevard, 12 / 3. Source: Press office of «Comstar UTS»