Are Network Deploys Redline's RedMAX(TM) WiMAX Network in Sweden

Redline Communications, a leading provider of standards-based broadband wireless equipment, today announced that Are Network has chosen Redline's RedMAX(TM) products for one of the first WiMAX networks in Sweden. Are Network will deliver high-speed Internet and VoIP services to thousands of consumers and businesses in the Jamtland region, the location of the 2007 FIS Alpine World Ski Championship. DataEquipment, Redline's certified, Value Added Distributor in Nordic countries is providing local logistics and post-sales operations support to roll out the WiMAX Forum Certified(TM) RedMAX network.

Are Network joins the growing field of emerging network operators that are choosing 802.16-2004 solutions to quickly establish broadband wireless networks that offer the features and performance they need to offer advanced communications services. Are Network selected Redline's proven WiMAX Forum Certified(TM) RedMAX system to deliver advanced broadband wireless voice, video and data services to the geographically challenging region of Jamtland. The community of Nordannalden is the first phase in the deployment of Are Network's regional WiMAX network that will eventually bring advanced broadband wireless connectivity to the entire Jamtland area.

"Redline is the first to deliver true 802.16-2004-certified, state-of-the-art WiMAX products that we can commercially deploy today," says Marten Saflund, founder and Managing Director, Are Network. "RedMAX's ability to deliver carrier-class network services such as toll quality voice solutions will enable Are Network to meet the growing demand, even in challenging rural environments. With this solution, Are expects to quickly roll out services and become the leading operator in deploying high-performance, licensed WiMAX networks in Sweden."

"With more than 100 deployment and trials around the world, RedMAX is among the most widely-deployed WiMAX Forum Certified(TM) systems, and meets the strict performance requirements for robust, secure connections required by carriers to support today's advanced communications," states Kevin Suitor, Vice President, Marketing and Business Development, Redline Communications. "RedMAX is trusted by more major operators around the world to deliver increasingly advanced communications services and scalability to grow their subscriber base over time."

In addition to deploying Redline's RedMAX Systems to deliver broadband wireless access to businesses and residents, Are Network chose has deployment Redline's RedCONNEX products to serve as backhaul for its existing wireless broadband networks in Sweden.