The C-Dot Alcatel-Lucent Research Centre (CARC) in Chennai, India has successfully completed the country’s first live WiMAX IEEE 802.16e-2005 (also called Rev-e) field trial using Aircel’s licensed spectrum, confirming this technology is ready for commercial deployment. The trials were conducted using the 2.5 GHz band and successfully demonstrated applications in moving conditions such as video streaming, high speed file downloads, Voice over IP and Web browsing.
“Alcatel-Lucent and Aircel both see WiMAX Rev-e as a revolutionary broadband access technology,” said Patrick Veron, CEO, C-DOT Alcatel-Lucent Research Centre. “The success of WiMAX Rev-e trials is another milestone for CARC and Alcatel-Lucent, as these trials reinforce our technological leadership for broadband wireless access in the country.”
Emphasizing the significance of the development for India, Veron added “This technology enables the subscribers in urban and rural areas to enjoy wireless broadband access services any time, any where. WiMAX has the potential to provide India with widespread broadband access that can usher in economic growth, better education and health care, and improved entertainment services as it has done elsewhere in the world.”