Wireless IP network operatorManchester Metronetis
claiming a UK first with its implementation of a commercial
ultra-fast “gigabit wireless” facility.
The gigabit service now forms part of its Manchester city-wide
secure wireless IP network.
While unable to confirm which customers are using the back haul
gigabit connection facility, Metronet’s business development
manager John Earley said that the link is “being used to relay
multiple video streams for a mission critical application”.
Manchester Metronet’s wireless infrastructure provides very high
speed internet access to businesses throughout the Greater
Manchester region using a mixture of wireless and fixed line
technology.
The service is provided via internet backbone provider Telecity
through its own fibre-optic ring, totally independent of BT.
Manchester Metronet counts Manchester city council and Greater
Manchester Police among it existing customers.
This pair use the service to film DVD quality CCTV (25 frames
per second) crime prevention and detection footage across the
city.
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