| 8/6/08 - ROK Mobile Intl, a UK-based telecoms service provider, announced that it has purchased a 51% interest in MeshLinx Wireless Inc., a US-based global network provider of Wi-Max and Wi-Fi network solutions.
The acquisition provides ROK Mobile the ability to expand its reach to all consumers using wireless. MeshLinx brings a new wireless technology based on SDR (Software Defined Radios, or "Software Configurable Radios"), specializing in providing a fully integrated wireless technology to deliver networks of any size, anywhere in the world.
Dale Meitzen, EVP of MeshLinx, says, "This highly advanced new technology is based on an Access Point that can deliver over 60Mbps net throughput with seamless mobility. This makes it the best solution for networks that need last mile Internet access, VoIP, public safety communications, and video surveillance. Networks of tomorrow will require more and more bandwidth and wireless networks will need to deliver fiber-like speeds to meet the demand of governments, consumers and businesses. MeshLinx brings a RF agnostic technology that provides the most cost effective, highest bandwidth wireless networks in the world capable of advanced scalable security and quality of service."
Mark Imrie, CEO of ROK Mobile Intl, is excited about the acquisition and says, "ROK Mobile is about to launch its service in the UK and it will soon be available in many countries around the world. The synergies are simple, ROK Mobile is providing services including broadband access, free- to low-cost mobile phone calling and messaging in addition to on-demand channel content through cell networks throughout the world. MeshLinx, through partnerships and distributors, will be deploying their infrastructure-based technology on a global basis. The reach of these technologies together will allow us the ability to reach any consumer, and the potential revenue streams from owning networks and supplying content-based services to both cellular and Wi-Fi is substantial."
MeshLinx Wireless Inc. (MeshLinx) is an Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) of Wi-Max and Wi-Fi Mesh Wireless Technologies. Core competencies include network surveys, design, RF engineering and installation services. The next wave of Wireless applications will need a system such as the one designed by MeshLinx to run those next generation of applications so critical for governments, consumers and businesses. This next wave of communications technology will bring every country, city or area an economic boost, a critical new layer of Internet communication technology, and simplify the delivery of those applications.
ROK Mobile International will launch its broadband service offering and innovative mobile calling and messaging solutions in Q3 2008.
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