Huawei and Northeast Wireless Networks Team to Connect the Unconnected

BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Huawei, a leader in providing next-generation network solutions for operators around the world, today announced with Northeast Wireless Networks an initiative to deliver broadband services to rural underserved regions in the U.S.

Northeast Wireless Networks is a Maine based, rural-focused ‘shared network carrier’ deploying wireless services and committed to bringing cost effective shared network services to rural markets throughout the U.S. Northeast Wireless Networks’ turnkey network deployment has already begun in Maine and Oregon. Northeast Wireless Networks will deploy Huawei’s industry-leading SingleRAN wireless solutions to extend wireless broadband to areas currently underserved by major telecommunications operators. The Huawei SingleRAN solution is capable of supporting multiple technology types and therefore multiple carriers can be supported in a single IP-based base stations, reducing costs and human resource requirements while enhancing efficiency. Other key Northeast Wireless Networks partners include Dragonwave and Oxford Networks of Maine.

“The Huawei solutions will enable Northeast Wireless and its carrier partners to deliver the most innovative, cost-efficient and secure broadband wireless services in currently underserved areas,” said Robert Parsloe, CEO of Northeast Wireless Networks. He added, “Huawei offers best in class, secure, IP-based SingleRAN solutions with investment protection as it can be upgraded to multiple technologies.”

Charles Ding, President of Huawei North America, expressed Huawei’s pride at being involved in the Northeast Wireless Networks’ initiative: “In the spirit of President Obama’s recently reinforced commitment to extend wireless broadband to remote and rural areas, Huawei is proud to contribute to Northeast Wireless’s initiative to connect the unconnected.”

Northeast Wireless Networks has implemented a ‘Buy Maine First’ and ‘Buy Oregon First’ programs requiring that all suppliers commit to purchasing products and services locally first before importation.

About Northeast Wireless Networks

Northeast Wireless Networks, LLC (NEWN) is a ’shared access network’ operator of 2G/3G and 4G wireless services in rural markets. Our clients are existing wireless telecommunications operators that are looking for cost effective, high-quality market coverage to carry their traffic in less populated areas, at service quality levels indistinguishable with their native on-net networks. NEWN’s strategy is to offer its services to multiple operators utilizing IP based RAN that can accommodate more than one technology at each location.

About Huawei

Huawei is a leading telecoms solutions provider serving 45 of the world’s top 50 telecom operators. Huawei’s products and solutions have been deployed in over 100 countries and support the communications needs of one third of the world’s population. The company is committed to providing innovative and customized products, services and solutions to create long-term value and growth potential for its customers. For more information, visit Huawei online: www.huawei.com. Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/huaweipress and YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/HuaweiPress.

CONTACT:

Northeast Wireless Networks
Robert Parsloe, 207-330-3501
rparsloe@newirelessnetworks.com
or
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Kristel Wagner, 207-755-9470
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KEYWORDS:   United States  North America  Canada  Maine

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:   Technology  Internet  Networks  Telecommunications  Mobile/Wireless

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