Telrad Networks Introduces CPE7000 Family of WiMAX/TD-LTE, Dual-Mode CPEs

Unique Customer Premises Equipment Solution Designed to Help WiMAX Operators Make Smooth Transition to TD-LTE

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA--(Marketwired - November 11, 2013) - AfricaCom 2013 and WiMAX Forum Africa Operators Summit --  Telrad Networks, a global provider of innovative 4G wireless and telecom solutions, today announced the launch of its new Dual Mode CPE7000 Series, Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) that is designed to support operators and Internet Service Providers in the deployment of future-proof, 4G wireless broadband networks.

Telrad's new dual-mode CPEs continue a long-standing tradition of bringing high-quality, multi-platform CPEs to market. The CPE7000 family provides extended coverage to support a wide range of connectivity needs, for virtually any deployment scenario.  The high throughput and transmit power of the devices, combined with the small tower footprint and high capacity of Telrad's flagship BreezeCOMPACT base stations, present an effective and optimized solution for operators targeting LTE as a next step for their deployments.

The new family addresses service providers' need to manage an ever-increasing demand for broadband data, while facilitating a network evolution path across multiple 4G technologies. The new Dual Mode CPE, in conjunction with Telrad's BreezeCOMPACT and TelCORE solution, is aligned with the latest WiMAX Advanced roadmap, which defines the coexistence of WiMAX and LTE in a broad ecosystem of devices and radio access technologies.

By deploying Telrad's LTE Advanced ready infrastructure, operators have the convenience of evolving to a fully mature LTE network, at their own pace, ensuring an affordable and practical path. Offering Quality of Service (QoS) management, flexible voice, data and WiFi configurations, and high-power transmission, the CPE7000 family is ideal for achieving the best investment protection for the operator, avoiding extra expenses and ensuring service continuity when moving to LTE technology.

"As the wireless industry evolves, operators are seeking ways to become relevant players in future converged LTE mobile and fixed markets," said Mark Altshuller, Telrad's Chief Technology Officer.  "Leveraging Telrad's dual-mode devices, operators can upgrade their whole WiMAX network to TD-LTE, with a simple software installation -- eliminating service interruption required with hardware swapping."

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