PR Newswire | March 2, 2011 | Press Release
PORT ANTONIO, Jamaica, March 2, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ — Dekal Wireless and Altai Technologies are proud to announce the completion of the world’s first SuperWiFi broadband network with nationwide coverage in Jamaica. Dekal Wireless is an early adopter of Altai’s SuperWiFi wireless technology. Its SuperWiFi network provides broadband speed between 4 Mbs to 10 Mbs for each user using Altai’s Super WiFi equipment. The SuperWiFi service is available in over 30 towns and cities inJamaica and is a fully integrated network providing roaming ability – one account, access anywhere on the network.
On Mar 1, 2011, Dekal Wireless with the assistance of Altai Technologies, completed phase 2 coverage bringing the final portion of Jamaica online. The network will serve over 1 million residents and provide internet to Jamaicans with limited or no internet access. The first phase of its network in 9 towns of Jamaica was launched in July 2010.
David Lee, CEO of Dekal Wireless said, “We are delighted to have partnered with Altai whose team effort in completing the network has been fantastic. We have proved that WiFi does not need to be confined to hotspots and can be deployed as a typical cellular wireless service. Altai’s technology is the world’s finest WiFi network system and we are happy to be a part of this.”
Altai’s Super WiFi technology requires significantly fewer units per square mile of coverage and allows much higher data transmission speed and larger user capacity at range than conventional WiFi products.
“We are pleased to be selected by Dekal for this remarkable project. The unique design of Altai Super WiFi equipment provides high flexibility and cost savings to the Jamaica deployment and I believe the residents and visitors of Jamaica are now able to enjoy a reliable and affordable SuperWiFi network.”
Jamaica is the largest English speaking island in the Caribbean and the third largest in the region. With a total land area of 4,442 square miles (10,991 sq. km.), the island is 146 miles long with widths varying between 22 and 51 miles (35 and 82km). Jamaica’s population is approximately 2.7 million.
About Dekal Wireless
Dekal Wireless is Jamaica’s first island-wide SuperWiFi broadband Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) utilizing SuperWiFi technology: being the best, state-of-the-art WiFi compatible technology available in the world. Dekal Wireless is a Jamaican company headquartered in the heart of Port Antonio, Portland, Jamaica. Its internet access and network services are designed and provided by Jamaicans. Its aim is to provide access to the internet anytime, anywhere in Jamaica with the highest quality, most flexible and hassle free service plans at the most economical and affordable price.
For more information, please visit www.dekalwireless.com
About Altai Technologies
Altai Technologies is a high technology company focused on the design, development and marketing of carrier-grade, innovative wireless broadband solutions. Altai has developed its patented long range WiFi technology that can dramatically improve the WiFi signal coverage while minimizing interference from other signals broadcasting within the 2.4GHz unlicensed frequency spectrum. Altai’s products are currently deployed worldwide in every major industry including logistic, education, municipal government, network operator, hospitality, manufacturing etc. The Altai Super WiFi Solution is offering a total wireless solution comprising of base station (A8/A8-E/A8-Ei), access point (A3/ A2), CPE (C1), access controller and wireless management software (AWMS).
Altai’s flagship product, the A8 Super WiFi base station, is being deployed with various 3G, CDMA and GSM mobile systems globally for 3G data offloading and city-wide WiFi networks. The Altai Super WiFi Solution has been proven in both urban and remote application in over 60 countries and regions.
For more information, please visit www.altaitechnologies.com
