Sify brings WiMAX solution with mobility features

New Delhi, Feb 19: Sify Ltd, leader in consumer Internet and Enterprise services, today launched a first-of-its-kind WiMAX solution with mobility features, using Proxim Wireless Corporation's advanced wireless product.

The company has deployed Proxim's Tsunami MP.11 WiMAX product line as the core communications platform for last mile access using the 5.8 GHz frequency band. Also, it has deployed over 700 Tsunami MP.11 base stations and 3,500 subscriber units to provide Internet access, voice and video broadband services to enterprise, residential and cybercafe subscribers in over 200 cities throughout the country.

''WiMAX is the future of wireless internet communications especially in fast developing countries like India. With this launch, Sify has made a timely and strategic addition to its connectivity solutions portfolio,'' company's Chief Technology Officer Bhaskar S said.

Proxim Wireless Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Terabeam, Inc and is engaged in developing and supplying scalable broadband wireless networking systems for enterprises, governments, and service providers.

UNI