Close WindowSAN JOSE, Calif. PRNewswire | Aug. 20, 2001 Leading the wireless telemetry industry with high performance, high data availability and low cost network services, Aeris.net(TM), provider of web-to-wireless, machine-to-machine communications, today announced that Commnet Wireless and Union Cellular have agreed to provide cellular coverage for Aeris.net's North American MicroBurst® wireless telemetry network.
The Illinois-based Commnet Wireless, d.b.a. AWZ Cellular, and Wyoming- based Union Cellular (a division of Union Telephone), will provide cellular channels that allow Aeris to expand their wireless telemetry network services to cover regions of the West and Midwestern U.S. Aeris.net's proprietary MicroBurst technology leverages underutilized cellular channels to send and receive small packets of information that in turn can be used to remotely monitor devices, track mobile goods, and protect and manage buildings, structures and other fixed or mobile assets.
"Commnet Wireless and Union Cellular will both greatly aid Aeris.net in continuing to increase our level of network coverage, and further enhance our service commitment to our customers," said Mike Pote, Vice President, Carrier Relations of Aeris.net. "With the help of cellular carriers such as Commnet and Union, our customers can rest assured knowing Aeris.net's wireless network is the only one of its kind that blankets all of North America, providing the most available, seamless, secure and low cost wireless network service."
Aeris.net's patented MicroBurst technology enables short-packet data to be transmitted over control channels in cellular networks using standard IS-41C signaling mechanisms. This short-packet data is transmitted by cellular devices, and routed to the Aeris.net central hub facility over existing SS7 (Signaling System 7) networks. The Aeris.net hub identifies the service provider and routes the data for delivery via a back-end link, which includes Internet, dial-up and dedicated connectivity. The end-user is then notified of activity via cell phone, pager, fax, Web page or e-mail.
No significant capital outlays or system upgrades are required with the new carrier partners to support the deployment of MicroBurst and VBurst(TM) technology, thus enabling the wireless transmission of data. The MicroBurst and VBurst technologies operate completely within current established cellular networks, piggybacking on unused channels.
Based in Illinois, Commnet Wireless, d.b.a. AWZ Cellular, is dedicated to providing customers with premium wireless telecommunications services. Commnet offers cellular coverage to select areas across the west and southwest, including Arizona, Colorado and California. For more information, see Commnet's website at www.commnetwireless.com.
On January 28, 2001, the Wyoming-based Union Telephone Company celebrated their 87th anniversary. Union Telephone Company was incorporated under Wyoming law on January 28, 1914, only 38 years after Alexander Graham Bell spoke those famous words "Mr. Watson, come here. I want you!" on the first telephone. Today, Union Cellular covers over 58,000 square miles with 60+ cell sites throughout Wyoming, Northwestern Colorado, and parts of Utah. Union Telephone has expanded their services, offering Internet, Digital Subscriber Line(DSL), and cable TV in some markets. Union Telephone bases its successful history on its dedication to being family owned and operated, and prides itself on family values. For more information, please visit Union Telephone at www.uniontelephone.com.
Aeris.net, headquartered in San Jose, Calif., provides wireless web connectivity and control for a broad array of short-packet signaling and messaging services using its proprietary MicroBurst utility. MicroBurst technology employs the control channel infrastructure of the cellular network as a transmission medium to achieve low cost of service and ubiquitous coverage. Aeris.net currently has contracts deploying MicroBurst technology in cellular service areas in 98 percent of the United States and all of Mexico and Canada. Initial applications include vehicle position and condition reporting, security and equipment monitoring and utility meter reading. For more information, please visit the company's Web site at http://www.aeris.net or call 888-Go-Aeris.
MicroBurst®; and VBurst™; are trademarks of Aeris.net, Inc. Aeris is a registered trademark of Aeris.net. All other company or product names are trademarks of their respective holders
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