4G chip vendor Sequans Communications today said Linkem, a WiMAX service provider in Italy now transitioning to LTE, is offering a dual-mode LTE/WiMAX device powered by Sequans’ dual-mode LTE/WiMAX technology.
This strategy enables Linkem customers to access the Internet using either WiMAX or LTE technology from the same device without any disruption in service.
“Sequans’ dual-mode WiMAX/LTE technology enables us to realize our strategy of transitioning from WiMAX to LTE while offering our customers a seamless user experience and while protecting our investment in WiMAX,” said Rino Buccio, CTO, Linkem.
Gemtek, a manufacturing partner of Sequans, produces the dual-mode device. Linkem offers two models of the device, one for indoor use and one for outdoor use, both equipped with Wi-Fi. The devices are based on Sequans’ Mont Blanc WiMAX/LTE Platform, part of its 4Sight program of dual-mode products and solutions.
Georges Karam, Sequans CEO, said: “Using our 4Sight technology, Linkem can rollout LTE at the rate they choose without any inventory risk, because there is no need to replace devices as LTE becomes available. These benefits accrue to any operator adopting 4Sight to facilitate a WiMAX to LTE transition.”
Sequans said 4Sight provides advanced co-existence intelligence, a complete dual-4G protocol stack and software package, and dual-4G reference designs for a variety of device types.
Linkem provides internet directly to residences, without the need for a fixed line connection and without the limitations of USB internet keys.
