Stratos Brings Next-generation Broadband Wireless Access to Gulf of Mexico

May 03, 2005

Stratos Global Corp., a leading global provider of advanced mobile and fixed-site remote communications solutions, today announced the commercial launch of StratosMAX, a new, next-generation broadband wireless access (BWA) network that maximizes the performance, flexibility and scalability of remote voice and data communications in the Gulf of Mexico, while minimizing the complexity of deployment for off-shore rigs, production platforms, and other users.

Four leading offshore energy companies operating in the Gulf of Mexico have already signed up for StratosMAX, which leverages the latest developments in WiMAX broadband wireless technology, together with Stratos' unmatched network backbone infrastructure, to deliver reliable, always-on data and voice at a lower cost than traditional satellite and wireless solutions.

StratosMAX provides offshore drilling and production companies with a secure and reliable platform for delivering up to 2 Mbps of capacity to support a full range of IP-based data applications, as well as multiple voice lines for telephone connectivity. Because it is connected to Stratos' industry-leading terrestrial backbone network, StratosMAX customers have complete interconnectivity between their remote operations in the Gulf of Mexico and other locations throughout the world, regardless of technology platform.

Full Release: Stratos Brings Next-generation Broadband Wireless Access to Gulf of Mexico with StratosMAX.