Pipex Wireless’s
second commercial trial of WiMax services
will be tested by the public this weekend.
Working with National Grid Wireless, Warwick District Council
and Intel Solutions Services, the trial will be launched at the
European Cup Race Walking Championships, where competitors,
spectators and the press will have access to high-speed wireless
broadband.
As the UK’s first wireless solutions provider to launch WiMax
long-range data access services, Pipex Wireless will initially
deliver services to Warwick District Council and subsequently
approach businesses and home users in the Warwick trial area over
the next six months.
“Following the early success of trials in Milton Keynes, we are
excited about being able to offer high speed wireless broadband to
other forward-thinking towns and cities," said Mike Read, CEO at
Pipex Wireless.
"The event in Warwick provides the ideal setting for launching
our wireless services in the area. As we develop the service
further, we’ll be inviting local businesses and home users to take
part in the trial to make wireless broadband a reality."
Chris Elliott, chief executive at Warwick District Council said,
"Our innovative approach to technology and transformation agenda
has attracted Pipex Wireless to our town. We look forward to
developing the trial with Pipex Wireless and extending the benefits
of wireless broadband to our community."
The European Cup Race Walking Championships are being held in
Victoria Park, Warwick on 19-20 May.
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