Friday, September 16, 2005

Nortel Unveils Fixed, Mobile WiMAX Strategy, New Strategic Relationships

SEPTEMBER 15, 2005
TORONTO - Nortel* [NYSE/TSX: NT] announced plans to offer fixed and mobile WiMAX products based on the latest industry standards, and to work with WiMAX leaders Intel and Airspan Networks in bringing these products to market. RELATED LINKS
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These efforts are expected to complement work already underway with the LG-Nortel joint venture.

Nortel's WiMAX products will be designed to allow wireless and wireline carriers, cable providers, media companies and other ISPs to deliver broadband connectivity to consumer and enterprise users by leveraging existing networks and 'last mile' wireless links. They will also complement and extend the reach of existing 3G cellular networks.