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Market changing backup service with a unique usage related charging model launched by On-Communications

On-Communications, the UK’s leading Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) provider, has launched their new “Diverse Backup” connectivity solution, providing a WiMAX alternative connection that is totally wire free to the building. Diverse Backup delivers a totally new model for organisations with primary Internet connections such as Fibre, Leased Line, LES, Ethernet and SDSL to ensure highly cost effective business continuity.

With Diverse Backup organisations have the option of an always on, highly reliable, high capacity symmetrical backup connection that removes the risks inherent in single “last mile” local loop. After a one off installation and low monthly network reservation fee, Diverse Backup is only charged on a usage basis. This directly contrasts with traditional fixed line backup alternatives with the full price of bandwidth always charged, even when the service is not used.

The new service is available immediately and provides an extremely cost effective and totally diverse routed backup solution for organisations with critical Internet connectivity.  Because Diverse Backup is totally independent of the “last mile” local loop and BT Openreach, it delivers a genuine alternative for disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

Diverse Backup is ideal for demanding business applications such as hosted solutions, virtual private networks (VPN’s) and VoIP applications.  It is delivered over On-Communications independent FWA WiMAX network, providing leased line equivalent functionality.

Available in a range of standard symmetrical bandwidth options of 2Mb, 5Mb and 10Mb, Diverse Backup can be rapidly installed, normally in less than 15 days.

Read the complete Press Release or learn more about Diverse Backup.

On-Communications has announced after extensive trials a WiMAX technology roll out for its entire UK network.

The UK Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) market leader for business customers has also named Airspan Networks, Inc. as their WiMAX technology partner for the network roll out.
 
On-Communications’ evaluation proved WiMAX to be the best technology platform from which to support UK businesses internet connectivity. WiMAX offers differential service possibilities such as, multiple service classes for various traffic types, flexible service profile creation, and smart QoS for real time communications such as VoIP and Video.

The technology migration will make On-Communications the largest WiMAX based service provider in the UK, with WiMAX based FWA deployed to businesses in Leeds, London, Manchester, Oxford and Sheffield.

Ian Roberts, CEO, On-Communications, said:

“After detailed lab and field evaluations, we feel that WiMAX is now truly ready for prime time deployment. We are proud and excited to be teaming with Airspan to lead the market in providing this service.”

“WiMAX really is ‘the intelligent pipe’ right into the enterprise, which will be a real boon to UK plc’s need for high speed symmetrical Internet connectivity.  The guaranteed performance we offer, combined with the QoS and service class capability that WiMAX adds, makes our service the ideal connectivity solution for Hosted applications, Unified Communication solutions, VoIP and Video.”

All On-Communications new network deployment will use Airspan MicroMAX technology and will be to the WiMAX standard. As part of a planned programme of works the existing core legacy network will be upgraded to WiMAX.  Immediate WiMAX deployments will introduce On-Communications services into Leeds and expand network coverage in Manchester.

Read the complete press releases for the WiMAX and Airspan Networks announcements.

On-Communications, the UK market leader in Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), has provided multiple internet connectivity circuits to support Sheffield Theatres three performance venues of the world famous Crucible Theatre, Lyceum and Studio Theatres. A connection has also been provided to support a separate temporary office complex during a refurbishment works at the Crucible Theatre.

The guaranteed performance service from On-Communications provides all internet and data connectivity to enable Sheffield Theatres to host their own email servers and web site.  The On-Communications service has replaced the two business class SDSL connections that could not keep pace with Sheffield Theatres’ growing demand.  On-Communications’ fast and proven service, with “burst” capabilities for peak use periods, will be particularly important during major events including the World Snooker Championship.

The first connection from On-Communications supports a number of mission critical applications – online booking, email and traffic from the international media centre. The second connection supports a temporary office complex and administration function during the refurbishment project at the Crucible Theatre.

Chris Blackburn, IT Manager at Sheffield Theatres, said:

 “…On-Communications’ solution was quick and painless to install and worked perfectly from the beginning. …we also appreciate the flexibility of both the FWA connection and On-Communications the company, which is invaluable during the refurbishment process we are currently going through.”

Read the complete press release or down load the case study of Sheffield Theatres use of On-Communications guaranteed performance, business internet services.