Maynooth launches mobile WiMAX network
Sunday, July 20th, 2008 – 3:03 pmNational University of Ireland, Maynooth has selected Alcatel-Lucent to launch the first mobile WiMAX (802.16e-2005) network service in Ireland. The project is funded by the Centre for Telecommunications Value Chain Research (CTVR) and provides NUI Maynooth staff, 6,000 students and other Irish researchers “always-on” broadband services.
Alcatel-Lucent is providing the university with infrastructure base stations, access controllers, and an operation and maintenance center along with the services necessary to design, deploy and maintain the network. Voice over IP (VoIP) and mobile, high-speed data services such as DVD-quality streaming video, fast downloads of very large files as well as video-conferencing are expected to draw users to the network. Remote access to the university’s network will be available for off-campus students. Network coverage is planned for facilities located as far as 20 kilometers from the campus.
Additional information about the Irish WiMAX network can be found at WiMax.com
