MediaRing launches WiMAX service in Cambodia through AngkorNet
- MediaRing gains a first mover advantage as AngkorNet is the 1st and only ISP in Cambodia to offer WiMAX service.
- With up to 90% of WiMAX coverage in Phnom Penh
SINGAPORE – 4th May 2006 – Mainboard-listed MediaRing Limited (“MediaRing” or the “Group”), the leader of pure-play VoIP telephony service providers in Asia, gains greater momentum in IndoChina. The Group announced today the official launch of AngkorNet at the Cambodia ICT World Expo 2006, held in Phnom Penh from the 4th to 6th May 2006.
Of significance, AngkorNet is the first Internet Service Provider (“ISP”) in Cambodia to offer tiered and bundled packages of high-speed Internet access and other data applications using new WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) technology. AngkorNet delivers up to 90% WiMAX coverage in Phnom Penh.
ISP AngkorNet is the registered brand of Cambodia Data Communication Company Ltd (“CDC”), a joint venture between MediaRing and Cambodia-based Anana Computer Ltd. MediaRing holds a 40% stake in CDC. Located in Phnom Penh, CDC is a whole-sale carrier that provides telecommunications services and holds an ISP license from the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications Cambodia (“MPTC”). Through AngkorNet, CDC is one of only a handful of carriers authorised to provide Internet services in Cambodia.
Said Mr Khaw Kheng Joo, Chief Executive Officer of MediaRing, “With a population of approximately 15 million people, Cambodia has a relatively low telecommunications penetration rate and only a handful of carriers authorized to provide Internet services. With the launch of AngkorNet and WiMAX services, MediaRing, as well as our partner, Anana Computer Ltd, is well-positioned to tap on the growth potential that Cambodia’s telecommunication sector offers.”
“AngkorNet service is Instant Internet. You just take the wireless modem and plug it into your computers. It’s as simple as that. Cambodia’s customers currently using the services are amazed by the speed and the simplicity of getting on-line. They love the fact that the modem unit is so portable,” said Ms Channda Sok, Chief Executive Officer for CDC.
For more information, you may contact Joycelyn Longue, MediaRing Ltd
Phone: +65 6240 5606
Email: joycelyn-longue@mediaring.com
About CDC
CDC is a joint venture between MediaRing Ltd, the leading pure-play VoIP telephony service provider in Asia, and Cambodia-based Anana Computers. Located in Phnom Penh, CDC holds an ISP licence from the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications Cambodia (MPTC) and, through AngkorNet, is one of only a handful of carriers authorized to provide Internet services in Cambodia.
About MediaRing
With offices in Singapore, Malaysia, Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and Sunnyvale (USA), MediaRing is the leading VoIP telephony service provider in Asia and enjoys a significant share of the global pure-play VoIP market. Through its strong technological capabilities and extensive distribution network, MediaRing brings high-quality voice services to carriers, enterprises, service providers, and consumers with its wide range of service offerings. Its extensive partnerships with carriers around the world allow call terminations in more than 240 countries worldwide. As a pioneer in VoIP services with unique proprietary technology, MediaRing derives more than 90 per cent of its revenue from outside Singapore.
What is WiMAX?
WiMAX is a wireless digital communications system, also known as IEEE 802.16, that is intended for wireless "metropolitan area networks". WiMAX can provide broadband wireless access (BWA) up to 30 miles (50 km) for fixed stations, and 3 - 10 miles (5 - 15 km) for mobile stations. In contrast, the WiFi/802.11 wireless local area network standard is limited in most cases to only 100 - 300 feet (30 - 100m).
With WiMAX, WiFi-like data rates are easily supported, but the issue of interference is lessened. WiMAX operates on both licensed and non-licensed frequencies, providing a regulated environment and viable economic model for wireless carriers.
WiMAX can be used for wireless networking in much the same way as the more common WiFi protocol. WiMAX is a second-generation protocol that allows for more efficient bandwidth use, interference avoidance, and is intended to allow higher data rates over longer distances.
The IEEE 802.16 standard defines the technical features of the communications protocol. The WiMAX Forum offers a means of testing manufacturer's equipment for compatibility, as well as an industry group dedicated to fostering the development and commercialization of the technology.
WiMax.com provides a focal point for consumers, service providers, manufacturers, analysts, and researchers who are interested in WiMAX technology, services, and products. Soon, WiMAX will be a very well recognized term to describe wireless Internet access throughout the world.
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