BW2087 FEB 12,2001 4:29 PACIFIC 07:29 EASTERN
( BW)(NJ-FLARION) Flarion Conducts Successful Field Trial of its
flash-OFDM Technology; -- Vehicular Mobility and Broadband Data Speeds
Demonstrated in flash-OFDM System --
Business, High Tech/Telecommunications Editors
BEDMINSTER, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 2001--Flarion Technologies, a new
company that has developed a breakthrough wireless technology for the mobile Internet market, today
announced that it has successfully conducted its first field trial demonstrating the capabilities of its
flash-OFDM(TM) system. The tests were conducted in the 700 MHz radio frequency band, for
which Flarion has an experimental license from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
During the trial, Flarion demonstrated reliable wireless connectivity for broadband Internet content,
such at interactive multi-media applications, at highway speeds.
"The conclusion from this trial is that our flash-OFDM(TM) system will deliver, as promised, a
high-speed, reliable wireless link that transparently extends the full capabilities of the Internet to mobile
users", said Rajiv Laroia, founder and Chief Technology Officer of Flarion. "Through the trial, we have
now demonstrated that our flash-OFDM(TM) technology can deliver this capability without any
changes to existing Internet content, IP infrastructure or devices."
Flash-OFDM's initial development began at Bell Labs three years ago. It was designed from the
ground-up for mobile broadband access to the Internet and takes advantage of existing Internet
Protocol (IP) and packet-switched technology. Laroia continued, "The demonstration of our trial
system in a real-world environment at vehicular speeds is a key milestone on our road to success."
"The interest in Flarion we have garnered from the market has exceeded even our own
expectations", said Ray Dolan, president and CEO. "We are in active discussions with many
operators, service providers and OEMs that are capable of quickly deploying the system on a national
and global scale. This trial was a critical step in demonstrating Flarion's commercial execution
capability to customers and partners. We look forward to the launch of a wide-scale market trial in a
major U.S. city later this year."
About Flarion
Flarion has created flash-OFDM(TM) technology, the first end-to-end wireless access solution that
will make mobile broadband access to the Internet truly affordable to the mass market - anytime,
anywhere. Flarion's flash-OFDM(TM) system enables service providers to offer enterprises and
consumers the speed of DSL and the mobility of cellular at the price of dial-up. Flarion was formed
out of Lucent Technologies' New Ventures Group and received first round funding in February 2000
from Bessemer Venture Partners, Charles River Ventures and Pequot Capital. The company now has
over 80 employees, including some of the world's top communication and data networking experts.
More information about Flarion can be accessed at www.flarion.com. |
