PanAmSat Presents One of the First Demonstrations of Satellite-Based Broadband Wireless Networks13 July 2005
PanAmSat (NYSE: PA) announced today that it was joining forces with KenCast, Inc. and Trinity Workplace
Learning to demonstrate the first satellite-delivered live video to handheld
devices. Taking place at the WiMAX Forum Plenary, on July 12 and 13 in
Vancouver, Canada, a live video stream from Trinity's facilities in Dallas, TX
will be uplinked to PanAmSat's Galaxy 11, then encoded and transcoded by
Kencast to handheld devices at the Vancouver trade show. Sponsored by Intel
and many others, the WiMAX Forum Plenary is one of the industry's leading
events for showcasing the application of WiMAX technology.
"PanAmSat has been the industry leader in promoting and utilizing new and
innovative technology, first with compressed digital delivery to cable systems
then creating the first high-definition television neighborhood and now WiMAX.
Satellite-delivered WiMAX technology is the future for handheld devices such
as smartphones and laptops," said Bruce Haymes, senior vice president,
Business Development. "WiMAX will also enable the delivery of IPTV throughout
the U.S. as well as being integrated into our satellite news gathering or SNG
services. We are very excited to show the possibilities of WiMAX on our
Galaxy 11 satellite."
The demonstration will provide live delivery of 10 streaming video
channels. Two will be provided by Trinity, including a live feed of its Law
Enforcement as well as its Fire and Emergency Training Network. By providing
wireless broadband access, emergency personnel such as firefighters and police
officers can be in immediate contact with the crisis situation.
WiMAX is a standards-based technology enabling the delivery of last-mile
wireless broadband access as an alternative to cable and DSL. WiMAX will
provide fixed, nomadic, portable and, eventually, mobile wireless broadband
connectivity without the need for direct line-of-sight with a base station.
It is expected that WiMAX technology will be incorporated in notebook
computers and smartphones in 2006, allowing for urban areas and cities to
become "MetroZones" for portable outdoor broadband wireless access.
Formed in June 2001, The WiMAX Forum(TM) is a nonprofit association
working to facilitate the deployment of broadband wireless networks based on
the IEEE 802.16 standard by helping to ensure the compatibility and inter-
operability of broadband wireless access equipment. The WiMAX Forum is the
only organization bringing compliance and interoperability to the wireless
broadband industry with its testing and certification program, WiMAX Forum
Certified (TM). Cetecom labs will be testing products for WiMAX Forum
certification beginning July, 2005. PanAmSat is a member of the WiMAX Forum
along with many other industry leaders, including Intel, Microsoft, Nokia and
Samsung.
About PanAmSat
Through its owned and operated fleet of 23 satellites, PanAmSat (NYSE: PA)
is a leading global provider of video, broadcasting and network distribution
and delivery services. In total, the Company's in-orbit fleet is capable of
reaching over 98 percent of the world's population through cable television
systems, broadcast affiliates, direct-to-home operators, Internet service
providers and telecommunications companies. In addition, PanAmSat supports the
largest concentration of satellite-based business networks in the U.S., as
well as specialized communications services in remote areas throughout the
world.
For further information: Kathryn Lancioni of PanAmSat, +1-203-210-8649,
or klancioni@panamsat.com
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