BRIGHTSTAR TEAMS UP WITH GAMACOM TO DELIVER WIMAX TO RURAL AREAS OF PERU
Brightstar Will Provide Redline’s RedMAX WiMAX Systems to Improve Broadband Services in Central Peru
December 15, 2008 – Miami – Brightstar Corp. and Gamacom, a telecom operator based in Lima, Peru, today announced that Brightstar has been awarded a contract to provide Redline’s RedMAX WiMAX systems for deployment in Central Peru. This partnership will enable Gamacom to offer Internet, Voice over IP (VoIP), video and data services to its rural subscribers beginning in December 2008.
Carlos Vizcarra Coz, President of Gamacom said, “Brightstar, a distributor of Redline WiMAX technology, was awarded the contract to provide WiMAX systems to Gamacom as a result of both companies’ commitment to WiMAX interoperability. Additionally, Brightstar’s significant local presence, as well as its global reach and extensive distribution capabilities were critical factors in our decision.”
The Peruvian government will finance 70 percent of the project through the FITEL fund, Peru’s national telecommunications investment fund, which dedicates a percentage of the revenues of the country’s telecommunications companies to develop communications systems in rural regions. Total investment for the initial project will be approximately USD $450,000.
With a population estimated at more than 29 million residents, Peru has an internet access penetration of approximately 26 percent of its population, according to the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). By bringing WiMAX technology to Peru, Gamacom and Brightstar will help increase high-speed wireless broadband connectivity throughout the country.
About Brightstar
Brightstar Corp. is a global leader in customized distribution and supply chain solutions for the wireless industry. Headquartered in Miami, FL, Brightstar operates sales, distribution and manufacturing facilities in 50 countries on six continents, giving it the largest global reach for its customers. Brightstar was named a Global Growth Company by the World Economic Forum, an exclusive list of 142 companies recognized for being visionary and fast growing businesses that have exceptional executive leadership and redefining their respective industries. The company provides solutions to more than 30,000 network operators, MVNOs, retailers, resellers, and independent agents around the world, and also represents the world’s leading wireless manufacturers. The company exceeded $4.8 billion in gross revenues in 2007. For more information, visit http://www.brightstarcorp.com.
About Redline Communications
Redline Communications (http://www.redlinecommunications.com) is the leading provider of fixed and mobile standards-based wireless broadband solutions. Redline’s RedMAX™ WiMAX Forum Certified™ system, RedMAX 4C Mobile WiMAX™ products, and its award-winning RedCONNEX™ and RedACCESS™ families of broadband wireless infrastructure products enable service providers and other network operators to cost-effectively deliver high-bandwidth services, including voice, video and data communications. Redline is committed to maintaining its wireless industry leadership with the continued development of WiMAX and other advanced wireless broadband products. With more than 100,000 installations in 85 countries, and a global network of over 170 partners, Redline’s experience and expertise helps service providers, enterprises and government organizations roll out wireless broadband networks to support advanced communications.
About Gamacom
GAMACOM SAC is a Private Enterprise of Telecommunications Sector whose aim is engaged in, among other activities to the Provision of Public Services of Carrier Long Distance National and International. GAGAMACOM SAC has a modern teleport in Lima headquarters operations, with a projection to cover the entire national territory, with other Teleports in the cities of Pucallpa, Tarapoto, Iquitos and Tumbes, optical fiber links in the cities of Chimbote, Chiclayo, Trujillo, Piura, Cuzco, Sullana, Arequipa, Huancayo, Huanuco, Juliaca, Cajamarca, Moquegua , Huaraz, Cerro de Pasco, Ilo and Tacna all suitable for providing the Service Long Distance National and International Public booths across the Internet and Voice over IP. GAMACOM’s mission is to provide the best services Telecommunications Long Distance National and International with the use of technology to the satisfaction of their customers.
For more information contact:
Michele M. Merrell
Brightstar Corp.
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305.921.1484