GPRS2net

Equatorial offers the most cost effective fixed end-user Internet platform for areas with GPRS cellular phone connectivity.  The integrated, single box system uses cellular GPRS for transmitting to the Internet and an inexpensive receive-only antenna for receiving data from the Internet.

• The service can be offered as a turnkey project operated by Equatorial under the cellular operator's brand. The cellular operator implements the sales and marketing, Equatorial will do the rest.

• The system is designed to allow a broad range of grades of service to customers with complete operator management, control and billing.

• The service can be marketed as CIR/MIR (Committed Information Rate/Maximum Information Rate), MIR or according to the aggregate data throughput in GBs per month.

• The installation is as simple as installing a satellite TV antenna.

• The design uses the same satellite for transmit and receive, thereby avoiding IP complexity.

• Transmit speeds available depend on the GPRS network capabilities. Depending on the GPRS method, transmit up to 100 kbps or higher may be possible. Receive speeds up to 8 Mbps per site.

• Units can be aggregated on at an end user site to increase Tx capacity.

• The technology enables cellular operators with GPRS systems to outperform 3G systems.

• The technology enables cellular operators to compete with fixed wireless ISPs in new markets with new revenue streams.

• Applications include office and home Internet connectivity, corporate connectivity, Video On Demand, content distribution.

Cellular operators can now quickly deploy fixed Internet connectivity systems on their existing GPRS infrastructure. The transmit signal uses the GPRS from the customer site to the cellular operator main site. From there the transmit signal is aggregated on a satellite link directly to the Internet. The receive signal uses satellite DVB technology to connect the end user directly with the Internet backbone.