Alexandria, VA and Almere, the Netherlands, January 22, 2007 - Hopling Technologies, a fast growing technology leader in IP-based wireless networking equipment for enterprises, operators and service providers, announced today that StarMesh Technologies, has placed a $600,000 order for Hopling Technologies Xnet Viper mesh network nodes. The order will provide 400 wireless mesh nodes for one of StarMesh Technologies’ largest customers, WebNet Converged Wireless Network Ltd., (WebNet CWN), which is building a citywide wireless Mesh Network in 12 Canadian Cities and rolling out in Las Vegas, Nevada.
“The Hopling Technologies Xnet Viper product line is one of the most advanced mesh network modes in the broadband wireless industry,” said Robert Veltman, President of StarMesh Technologies. “The Xnet Viper nodes can be configured with up to four 2.4GHz, 3.5GHz, 4.9GHz, 5GHz, and/or 900MHz radios that all provide layer 2 and layer 3 routing capabilities. Our customer base likes the features and benefits of the Hopling Technologies product line that come at a substantially lower cost than competitive vendors.”
“We were the most impressed with its layer 2 and layer 3 routing technology, low power requirements and the price/performance ratio compared to the other vendors,” said Paul Soddy, WebNet CWN’s Chief Technology Officer.”
“Our engineering team was also impressed with Hopling Technologies’ HopWARE Mesh Architecture (HMA) capabilities to build very large wireless city-wide networks,” said Gregory C. Carrington, Chief Executive Officer of WebNet CWN. “From a business planning perspective, the most attractive feature to us was the price. Our Company is currently deploying 12 markets in Canada and planning for the deployment of 50 markets in the United States throughout 2007, so price was a major consideration for us. In the United States alone, we are budgeting for significant purchases of Hopling Technologies equipment during 2007. We are very pleased with the guidance and expertise that StarMesh Technologies’ pre-sales team provided us in helping select markets with the highest propensity to buy wireless broadband products and services.”
“We are extremely excited that WebNet CWN placed its first order of Xnet Viper nodes with StarMesh Technologies,” said Frank Koopman, Chief Executive Officer of Hopling Technologies. “By using our equipment, WebNet CWN is now able to deploy its Networks with the best proven products available today for wireless metropolitan area networks. They can now focus on building and expanding their Network more rapidly.”
About WebNet Converged Wireless Network Ltd.
Based in the Lower Mainland of Vancouver, British Columbia, WebNet CWN is building a next generation dynamic broadband Wi-Fi/ WiMAX wireless Mesh Network throughout North America. The Company is offering a full portfolio of broadband services, including high-speed wireless Internet access, VoIP phone services, Wi-Fi mobile phones, video verified security and Internet television programming. WebNet's network design delivers converged wireless products and services to business and residential customers that would be normally purchased from several different providers, all in one low cost bundle, with 24/7 service.
WebNet's backbone segregates customer accounts, provide custom online billing and accounting, service multiple applications accounts all on the same bill, or separately, all in real time. Based on extensive primary research, the company has selected the top 25 most lucrative cities in Canada and 100 prime markets in the United States that offer the highest propensity to buy broadband wireless products and services due to pent up demand and limited availability of wired broadband services. The Company is actively selling licensed metro Wi-Fi dealership territories, star network territories, IP mobile mesh network territories and corporate equity investment opportunities to qualified participants. Licensed Wi-Fi territories are now available to qualified investors that would like to buy one or more regional networks that will provide monthly recurring revenue and royalty payments. Business owners, franchisors and investors need no technical knowledge of wireless to begin building their own business in the lucrative $3 billion municipal wireless industry. Interested parties should visit the Company’s website at
www.webnetcwn.com.
About StarMesh Technologies
StarMesh Technologies has world class telecommunications experience, offering wireless equipment and solutions to broadband service providers, Governments enterprises and hotspot operators. StarMesh and its key partners, WebNet Converged Wireless Network and Hopling Technologies are building major Mesh Network capabilities in Canada, the USA and expanding into the Americas to service their growing client base. More information is available on
www.starmeshtechnologies.com.
About Hopling Technologies
Hopling Technologies is a global leader in wireless networking equipment for enterprises, operators and service providers. The Company delivers carrier-grade hotspot solutions and proven Mesh Network solutions suitable for metropolitan area networks, wireless local area networks, the last mile, wireless connectivity, mobile broadband solutions, video surveillance, IP-based cellular phones (VoIP) and event-based solutions. Hopling Technologies is fulfilling the potential of the new generation WiMAX end-to-end solutions through its HopMAX™ product portfolio. Hopling Technologies is an active member of the WiMAX Forum. More information is available on
www.hopling.com.
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Contact Information
WebNet Converged Wireless Network Ltd.
William Legg, Chief Marketing Officer
Phone: +1-866-995-9559
Email:
blegg@webnetcwn.comWeb:
www.webnetcwn.comStarMesh Technologies, LLC
Robert Veltman, President
Phone: 1-703-836-1173
Email:
robvelt@starmeshtechnologies.comWeb:
www.starmeshtechnologies.comHopling Technologies B.V.
Iris de Kroon
Public Relations Manager
The Netherlands
Phone: +31 36 548 6867
Fax: +31 36 548 6864
Email:
idekroon@hopling.com