- WebNet Global EU, a subsidiary of WebNet Global, plans to build and operate a wireless mesh network throughout Europe.
- The wireless mesh network will be based on Hopling Technologies’ new Hopling Metro Topology and Hopling Technologies Managed Services program.
- WebNet Global EU will apply for a Mobile WiMAX license in the Netherlands and other countries.
Almere, April 12, 2007 - Hopling Technologies, a fast growing technology leader in IP-based wireless networking equipment for enterprises, operators and service providers, announced today that WebNet Global EU, a subsidiary of WebNet Global Communications, has selected Almere to launch its European Converged Wireless Network for residential and business customers.
The European Converged Wireless Network implemented by WebNet Global EU, operated by the new European corporate offices in Almere, becomes generally available on Thursday, providing wireless mobility in the Almere city center and the marina. WebNet Global EU recognizes the enormous opportunity in Europe and has selected the Netherlands, the gateway to Europe, to launch its European mobility Network including VoIP - Residential and Business, local and long distance phone services.
The entire Network is deployed using Xnet Viper multi-radio nodes. Network management, provided by the Hopling Technologies Managed Services program, is hosted and managed from Hopling Services’ Network Operating Center in Almere, and authentication, billing, roaming and pricing services is managed from WebNet’s Network Operating Service Center in Vancouver, Canada.
“WebNet Global EU will also apply for a Mobile WiMAX license in the Netherlands,” said Jos van Poederooyen, President and Chief Executive Officer of WebNet Global EU. “By implementing Hopling Technologies’ WiMAX ready Xnet Viper series equipment we are constructing a sophisticated carrier-grade wireless mesh network, one that will be operational today and ready tomorrow when Mobile WiMAX becomes generally available.”
“Wireless mobility in residential homes and businesses is quite new in larger parts of the world,” said Gregory C. Carrington, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of WebNet Global. “There is an opportunity in virtually every city in the EU -- both large and small -- that we can capitalize on with Hopling Technologies’ HopWARE Mesh Architecture with its built-in cost-effective coverage capabilities. This will allow us to deploy mobile services rapidly and cost-efficiently in our planned operating areas. It will also let us quickly scale the wireless network as demand requires.”
“Hopling Technologies was chosen out of 30 potential suppliers because of the following features: scalability, mobility, throughput of broadband along with equipment reliability, multiple frequencies, customer and corporate satisfaction of existing deployments, supplier history, deliverability and pricing,” said Frank Koopman, Chief Executive Officer of Hopling Technologies. “By using Hopling Technologies state-of-art mesh nodes and associated Managed Services program we can offer WebNet Global EU a complete solution including network management for wireless voice, data and video applications.”
About WebNet Global Communications Ltd.
WebNet Global Communications Ltd., previously known as WebNet Converged Wireless Network Ltd., is based in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia; WebNet Global 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, provides custom online billing and accounting, services 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, 100 prime markets in the United States, 30 prime markets in the UK and 10 prime markets in the EU 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 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.webnetglobal.net.
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 offers WiMAX ready end-to-end solutions through its product portfolio based on the new Hopling Metro Topology. Hopling Technologies is an active member of the WiMAX Forum. More information is available on
www.hopling.com.
Hopling Technologies Managed Services is hosted and managed by Hopling Services, a subsidiary of Hopling Technologies, and offers a complete solution for billing, authentication, roaming, pricing, content management and network management. Interested parties should visit Hopling Technologies website at:
www.hopling.com/Managed Services.htm.
Contact Information
WebNet Global Communications Ltd.
William Legg
Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer
Phone: +1-866-995-9559
Email:
blegg@webnetcwn.com Web:
www.webnetglobal.net Hopling Technologies B.V.
Iris de Kroon
Public Relations Manager
Tel.: +31 36 548 6867
idekroon@hopling.com