Free-Spectrum Mobile VoIP Solutions Foster Competition, Offer Savings
Technologies Like xMax(R) Mobile VoIP Play a Key Role
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FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb 05, 2010—Consumers today are relying more and more on mobile voice and data services in their lives. This has caused an increased strain on the nation’s cellular networks, and a strong push to free up more radio spectrum to meet the rising demand. However, there is a real concern that merely freeing up additional spectrum will not encourage competition in the cellular industry, nor lead to savings for consumers.
As an alternative, there is now a growing interest in using free spectrum solutions - such as white spaces and unlicensed airwaves—to foster competition and bring lower costs to consumers. xG(R) Technology’s xMax(R) Mobile VoIP system is one such solution. xMax is an innovative, low-cost, mobile VoIP and data communications system that operates in the unlicensed 900MHz frequency band. By operating in spectrum previously considered unusable for mobile services, xMax opens the door to a new breed of competitive carriers. This also holds the potential for real savings for consumers on their mobile phone bills.
The FCC, as well as the Departments of Justice and Commerce, have publicly recognized the need for solutions that encourage competition. According to Chris Whiteley, director of business development at xG Technology, “xMax lowers the barrier to entry for delivering mobile services. It opens access to valuable spectrum for free, which paves the way for new market entrants and competitive alternatives.” For consumers, that means “more provider choices and lower costs for wireless services,” he said.
xMax is the product of xG Technology’s extensive R&D activity, a $100 million international effort that involves companies in the US, Europe and Asia. xG’s impressive patent portfolio, which includes over 50 US and more than 100 international patents and pending patent applications, has been developed with the goal of bringing lower-cost communications to consumers.
Accredited journalists, published telecom analysts, and prospective partners are invited to experience this new technology for themselves. xG has deployed a pilot xMax mobile VoIP network in the Ft. Lauderdale, Florida area where individuals can experience the excellent call quality of the xMax platform at highway speeds.
For more information, please visit http://www.xgtechnology.com and http://www.xmax.com.
SOURCE: xG Technology