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Largest Pakistani ISP Deploys Aperto Networks in Karachi
Broadband wireless systems also slated for Islamabad and Lahore
Milpitas, Calif., and Karachi, Pakistan, September 26, 2005 –
Aperto Networks, a leading WiMAX systems provider serving over 200
operators in 65 countries, announced today that SUPERNET Limited,
the largest Data Network Operator and Internet Service Provider
in Pakistan, has deployed its PacketWave broadband wireless systems
in Karachi, and is in the process of deploying systems in Lahore
and Islamabad. SUPERNET is owned by TeleCard Limited, Pakistan’s
leading integrated telecom service provider.
SUPERNET’s PacketWave-powered 3.5 GHz wireless network will
be used to provide high-speed data connectivity for enterprises
and banks, and to enhance SUPERNET’s service delivery across
the major urban areas in Pakistan.
“We invested a significant amount of time, energy and due
diligence in our quest to secure the highest quality, and most flexible
and feature-rich system available on the wireless broadband market,
said Sultan-ul-Arfeen, chairman of Telecard Limited. “At the
end of the process, Aperto’s PacketWave system was the hands
down favorite in terms of quality of service, scalability, and functionality
-- attributes that are vital in delivering an excellent service
and in keeping our customers satisfied. Aperto Networks has surpassed
our expectations.”
Speaking on the occasion Imran Malik CEO Supernet said, “Supernet
is committed to providing cutting edge data communications solutions
and make international standards local industry benchmarks. These
are some of the major factors that have enabled us to become the
leading service provider of solutions that effectively meet business
community's data and telecommunications requirements.”
“We were delighted to have been selected by Pakistan’s
leading telecom service providers and we commend the TeleCard/SUPERNET
leadership team for their unbridled desire to introduce leading-edge
technology to the Pakistani marketplace, and for their enthusiastic
commitment to enhance their company’s scope of services to
better serve their customer’s evolving needs, remarked Dr.
Reza Ahy, chairman and CEO of Aperto Networks.
About SUPERNET
SUPERNET Limited, a subsidiary of TeleCard Limited, is the largest
private sector Data Network Operator in Pakistan. Founded in 1994,
it provides Internet Access, Point-to-Point, and Point-to-Multipoint
communication services using radio and satellite access, and integration
solutions.
About TeleCard Limited
TeleCard Limited is Pakistan’s leading integrated telecom
service provider. Listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchanges, TeleCard
is the leading private sector telecom service provider in Pakistan
and is licensed for all telecommunication and Wireless Local Loop
services in all 14 telecom regions of the country. TeleCard is the
first company in Pakistan to become the only alternative, integrated
service provider of choice to telecommunication users and service
providers with the capability of delivering high quality voice and
broadband data services.
About Aperto Networks
Aperto Networks is a leader in WiMAX systems selling to global
markets. Aperto is a founding board member of the WiMAX Forum
as well as a founder and lead contributor to IEEE 802.16a/d and
the ETSI-BRAN standards. Its PacketMAX and PacketWave® systems
consist of a family of base stations, subscriber units, radios
and antennas in 2.5, 3.5 and 5 GHz frequencies for point-to-multipoint
and point-to-point deployment. The scalability and patented technologies
in these systems support new wireless builds and complement wireline
broadband access networks. Aperto is already deployed in over
65 countries, meeting service provider needs for installation
ease, IP-rich network functionality, cost effectiveness, rapid
provisioning and interference resilience. For more information
on Aperto Networks, go to www.apertonet.com.
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