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    TDD upgrade in NZ

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    Woosh Wireless, a New Zealand broadband service provider has placed an order for an additional 180 UMTS TDD base stations from IP Wireless.  Woosh will use the additional base stations to increase coverage for subscribers as well as to make the service available to new subscribers.

    The company continues to capture a significant share of new broadband subscribers in their initial markets and announced that they had passed the 10,000-subscriber mark this year. The company currently offers a range of products and services over its UMTS TDD network.
    “The customer response to our UMTS TDD-powered portable broadband network has been extremely positive,” said Bob Smith, chief executive of Woosh Wireless. 
    In 2003, Woosh became the first company to deploy a major commercial UMTS TDD network. The company is also planning to be one of the first providers globally to offer wireless voice over IP
    “Woosh continues to be one of the foremost leaders in mobile broadband globally, and their success is attracting the interest of operators around the world who understand that the opportunity for mobile broadband services exists today,” said Chris Gilbert, chief executive officer, IPWireless. “The expansion order proves that consumers are attracted to the services, convenience, and performance that only UMTS TDD can offer.”