Frank,
I may be moving away from Grace's original requirement, but this is the kind of fixed wireless & mobile access network I have in mind.
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“Upon completion of the transaction, Microcell will secure full ownership of Inukshuk, permitting us to better focus on the development and deployment of Multipoint Communications Systems (MCS) across Canada,” stated André Tremblay, President and Chief Executive Officer of Microcell. In March 2000, Industry Canada selected Inukshuk to be awarded licences covering some 29 million Canadians, providing for 106 MHz of spectrum to build a state-of-the-art, nationwide wireless MCS network based on Internet Protocol.
“Inukshuk presents us with a real market opportunity to develop a pan-Canadian Internet Protocol access network, while reaping the full benefits of this asset for our shareholders,” explained Mr. Tremblay. Microcell plans to offer consumers integrated mobile voice products with fixed local access and high-speed Internet, all under its well-known Fido brand name. This should provide significant upside to customer expansion and lead to increased revenues.
“The Inukshuk franchise is an extremely valuable asset to own, especially in light of the prices paid by telecom operators for similar companies and spectrum in the United States and Europe,” continued Mr. Tremblay. “This purchase also fits very nicely into our strategy to turn data, IP and mobility technology into compelling solutions for Canadians at home, at work and on the move, and to become a fully-integrated telecom company,” he concluded.
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microcell.ca
The key words are "integrated mobile"; I can only assume they don't mean common billing but I could be wrong...
I don't know how they intend to do it, though I do know Ericsson Canada and Wi-LAN are bidding for the business, so that may give you a clue ;-).
At some point, I will find that AT&T article which described a network similar to the one in the NR above with the handover switch discussed. In terms of proof of the handover concept, this Red Herring clip may provide some insight:
redherring.com
Rob |
